Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM HDD Pros and Cons

• Industry’s first 1TB-per-disk hard drive technology
• OptiCache™ technology exploits big 64MB cache sizes and improves microprocessor capabilities
• Seagate OptiCache™ technology improves performance by up to 45% over the previous generation
• SATA 6Gb/s technology maximizes performance
• Seagate AcuTrac™ technology enables reliable read/write performance even in high-touch operating environments
• Free DiscWizard™ software enables capacities beyond 2TB on legacy PC BIOS and Windows XP-based systems

Pro and Cons of Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM HDD 

Pros

• Large storage capacity
• Decent speed
• Inexpensive
• Very quiet and cool
• Low power consumption
• Thin
• Good Read/Write speeds

Cons

• Low compatibility with standard BIOS
• Unusual noises
• Only 1 year warranty
• It tends to break quickly
• Many got drivers that were broken from factory, but they will of course replace it for free

Conclusion

Seagate Barracuda 1TB is a cheap HDD that offers a large storage space. It has decent speed, runs cool and is quite fast. If you are lucky and receive one that is not broken it will last you for some years.