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product_id: 30498969
title: "500GB SATA 2.5 Samsung M8"
brand: "seagate"
price: "€ 101.77"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/30498969-500gb-sata-2-5-samsung-m8
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# 500GB spacious storage 8MB buffer for efficiency 5400 RPM smooth performance 500GB SATA 2.5 Samsung M8

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** € 101.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Power your workflow with storage that keeps pace.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 500GB SATA 2.5 Samsung M8 by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** € 101.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/30498969-500gb-sata-2-5-samsung-m8)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **8MB Cache Buffer:** Boosts data flow for seamless access.
- • **Sleek Silver Design:** Modern aesthetics that complement your professional gear.
- • **Lightweight & Compact:** Only 4 ounces—perfect for on-the-go productivity.
- • **Massive 500GB Storage:** Store your entire digital life without compromise.
- • **Reliable 5400 RPM Speed:** Balanced performance for everyday multitasking.

## Overview

The Samsung SpinPoint M8 ST500LM012 is a 500GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive designed for laptops, featuring a 5400 RPM spindle speed and an 8MB cache buffer. Its lightweight silver chassis ensures portability while delivering reliable storage performance for music, video, and data files.

## Description

With 500 GB of storage space, the Samsung SpinPoint M8 ST500LM012 offers plenty of room for your music, video and data files. In addition, this notebook hard drive features a 5400 RPM spindle speed and an 8 MB buffer for added efficiency. With 300 MB/s data transfer rate, the ST500LM012 delivers lightning fast transfer speeds. Advanced features include SATA Native Command Queuing Feature, TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology, ATA S.M.A.R.T. Feature Set, Load/Unload Head Technology. SilentSeek, and NoiseGuard.

## Features

- With 500 GB of storage space, the Samsung SpinPoint M8 ST500LM012 offers plenty of room for your music, video and data files. In addition, this notebook hard drive features a 5400 RPM spindle speed and an 8 MB buffer for added efficiency.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 500 GB Raid |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | FBA_ST500LM012 |
| Item model number | FBA_ST500LM012 |
| Hardware Platform | laptop |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.91 x 7.09 x 4.72 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 5.91 x 7.09 x 4.72 inches |
| Color | silver |
| Flash Memory Size | 500 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Manufacturer | Seagate Bulk |
| ASIN | B00CY1RDLC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 23, 2012 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Raid
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Color:** silver

## Images

![500GB SATA 2.5 Samsung M8 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lxBp+ke1L.jpg)
![500GB SATA 2.5 Samsung M8 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lxBp+ke1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the st500lm012 drives for sale here new, unused, and in original packaging? Have they been removed from computers/systems/devices?**
A: This was unused, but removed from a PS4. Original packaging not an option in my case.

**Q: My gateway ne 722 laptop had a samsung spinpoint mp4 st500lm019 / hm500jj 500gb in it, will this drive work as a replacement in my laptop? thank you**
A: Answer whether or not it will work for you, but mine lived less than a year and died taking all my information with it😣😬

**Q: Will it work with a Lenovo G570?**
A: It definitely fits the size criteria of a 2.5" hard drive. But specifically, if this model is compatible, I'm not sure. Sorry.

**Q: Will it fit in a ps4?**
A: I purchase it as an external drive

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*