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product_id: 106458334
title: "WD Green 1.5 TB Mobile Hard Drive: 2.5 Inch, SATA II, 8 MB Cache - WD15NPVT"
brand: "western digital"
price: "$6"
currency: NZD
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url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/106458334-wd-green-1-5-tb-mobile-hard-drive-2-5
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# Low power consumption 1.5 TB high capacity Cool & quiet operation WD Green 1.5 TB Mobile Hard Drive: 2.5 Inch, SATA II, 8 MB Cache - WD15NPVT

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** $6
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💚 Store More, Waste Less — The Green Drive for the Conscious Pro

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD Green 1.5 TB Mobile Hard Drive: 2.5 Inch, SATA II, 8 MB Cache - WD15NPVT by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** $6 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly Design:** Crafted with lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-free materials—join the movement for sustainable tech.
- • **Massive 1.5 TB Storage:** Store up to 300,000 photos, 375,000 MP3s, or 180 hours of HD video—never worry about running out of space.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Optimized for PCs and custom external enclosures with SATA II interface for reliable, fast data transfer.
- • **Built to Last & Protected:** NoTouch Ramp Load technology reduces wear and tear, backed by 2-year warranty and rigorous WD testing for peace of mind.
- • **Whisper-Quiet & Cool Running:** WD GreenPower tech keeps your drive cooler and quieter than traditional 7200 RPM drives, perfect for distraction-free workspaces.

## Overview

The WD Green 1.5 TB Mobile Hard Drive offers a spacious 1.5 TB capacity with an 8 MB cache and SATA II interface, designed specifically for cool, quiet, and energy-efficient operation. Ideal for custom external enclosures and PCs, it features eco-conscious manufacturing with lead-free and conflict-free materials. Its advanced WD GreenPower technology ensures lower power consumption and noise, while NoTouch Ramp Load technology enhances durability. This drive is perfect for professionals seeking reliable, sustainable storage with a 2-year warranty.

## Description

Product Description               WD Green hard drives are designed for use in systems that require cool and quiet operation, as secondary drives in PCs, for external enclosures and other applications for which low noise and low heat are beneficial. They provide high capacity storage while using less power than traditional drives. In addition, these hard drives are quieter and cooler than traditional 7200 RPM drives.These 2.5-inch hard drives are ideal for use whenever energy efficiency is needed. Compatible with: PC;laptop                  From the Manufacturer               WD Green Mobile Hard Drives – Cool, quiet operation for efficient eco-conscious computing.Cool and quiet. WD GreenPower Technology yields lower operating temperatures for increased reliability and low acoustics perfect for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives.  Reduced power consumption. Best-in-class power management technology delivers significant power savings and solid performance. Eco-conscious. WD Green drives are innovatively designed and manufactured with lead-free, conflict-free and halogen-free materials to help ensure a sustainable future. Product FeaturesRecommended use - WD Green Mobile hard drives are tested and recommended for use in custom-built enclosures and other applications that require cool and quiet operation.* *IMPORTANT NOTE: Cannot be used in laptop or notebook computers. Designed for PCs and custom external enclosures. Consult system specifications for maximum allowable drive height before attempting to install.WD's commitment to sustainability - WD's green initiative goes even further beyond the product level, focusing on recycling and improving the cleanliness of the air, water and land.Leading the way to green hard drives - WD led the industry in creating a new category of hard drives that use less power and helps to reduce the world's energy demands one computer user at a time. With over 100 million WD Green drives sold* customers using WD Green drives have saved the planet over 466 million kwh of power – nearly equaling the annual power production of a single coal power plant! *Data reflects approximate drives sold as of June 2012.Halogen free - In addition to being RoHS compliant, all WD Green drives are lead and halogen free, resulting in less pollutants getting into our environment.Reduced rare earths dependency - WD's next-generation WD Green hard drives are built using less rare earth minerals.Conflict-free materials - As a leader in hard drive manufacturing, WD proudly guarantees our hard drives are built with 100% conflict-free raw materials.IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.NoTouch Ramp Load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.Tested for compatibility - We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems.The WD advantage  - WD puts our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch. On average, each new product goes through 600,000 hours of testing. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles. You can also call toll-free support 7 days per week in the U.S. and Canada. See the WD Support site for full details.Upgrading your drive is easy - WD Acronis TrueImage, available as a free download on the WD Support site, enables you to copy all your data to a new drive so you don't have to reinstall your operating system to get all the benefits of a new drive.WD-certified packaging - All WD drives purchased from .com are shipped in WD-certified hard drive packaging. It is designed and fully tested to provide WD products with the highest of safety while in transit. With WD-certified packaging, you can rest assured that your WD hard drive will arrive safely, fully protected, in a non-descript, easy-open package.Compatibility Works with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Mac and Linux operating systems.Ideal for:Custom-built external enlosures Features at a glance1.5 TB - 2 TB capacity15 mm drive height - ideal for custom-built external enclosuresSATA 3 Gb/s interfaceReduced power consumptionWD GreenPower Technology  You might also consider:   2.5-inch Internal Comparison Chart   WD Blue   WD Green  WD Black Solid performance and reliabilityfor everyday computing. Cool, quiet operationfor efficient eco-conscious computing. Maximum performancefor power computing. Ideal for Notebook computers, netbooksand external enclosures. Custom-built enclosures and other applications that require cool and quiet operation. Notebook computers. Capacity range 80 GB – 1 TB 1.5 TB – 2 TB 160 GB – 750 GB Interface SATA 3 Gb/sPATA 100 MB/s SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s Form factor 2.5-inch 2.5-inch 2.5-inch Cache 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB Highest performance Highest capacity Everyday computing Photo/video editing Notebook computers External enclosures

## Features

- Cooler and quieter - WD Green is simple high capacity storage that runs cooler and quieter than traditional 7200 RPM drives.
- Eco-conscious design - Manufactured lead free, halogen free and with conflict free materials
- These drives are 15mm high, and will NOT fit into laptops/notebooks
- 1.5 TB capacity holds up to 300,000 digital photos, 375,000 MP3 files, and 180 hours of HD video.
- 2 year limited warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 1500 GB |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Item model number | WD15NPVT |
| Hardware Platform | PC, laptop |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 2.75 x 0.59 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 3.94 x 2.75 x 0.59 inches |
| Color | Green |
| Flash Memory Size | 1.5 TB |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B008HCKMNI |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 9, 2012 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1.5 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-300
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Color:** Green
- **Hard Disk Size:** 1500 GB
- **Hard Disk Rotational Speed:** 7200 RPM
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Personal

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