Western Digital 500GB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, M.2 2280, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS500G3B0B

seems to be a legit unit. that's all I care about. Installed easily into my 2019 HP laptop. Data speeds are fast, and I didn't need to do anything special to get it working with Debian linux. I was also able to run some verification program to make sure it's an authentic drive. I didn't test every sector, though. Just basic stuff.

Western Digital has been around for decades. Today I'm not sure who manufactures the actual Chips, but I needed a few M.2 SSDs & since the SSDs came with the Western Digital Version of Acronis True Image Home, it was a no-brainer...I like Dell computers. I stayed with using Western Digital SSDs, and since the SSds come with the Acronis Cloning Software, it helped me out a lot. Because I've bought a number of used Dell Inspiron 13-7000 2-in-1 Laptops I've been buying, if they came with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed, the Microsoft Server wouldn't Activate Windows, even when I used my Dell-Branded Windows 10 Pro Installation USB Device. I kept getting the Counterfeit O.S. Software Warning.So if I needed to do a clean Install of Windows 10, and wanted to use the same Name, that matches my Microsoft Account, unless the Laptop originally came with 10 Pro, I'd have to do a reinstall of Windows 10 Home Edition. Sometimes not installing the correct O.S in the first place, leaves a small amount of data on the SSD, which can cause problems with the 2nd installation, using that same SSD. (At least that's been happening to me.) So if I didn't want all the headaches, I was way better off using Western Digital Storage Drives & the Acronis Software made for WD...Acronis is easy to use, but for those who are 2nd guessing it, I'll post some Step-By-Step Instructions.1: You'll have to have your Western Digital Blue Drive, (In my case, a 500gb M.2 SATA Solid State Drive.) & have it connected to your PC. If it's a Laptop, of course, you'll have to have it connected to an External Drive Enclosure...2: Install the Free Version of Acronis True Image for Western Digital Blue.3: As shown in the 1st picture, once on the main screen, look for ''Disc Clone''.4: Click on Disc Clone, then in the next window, choose ''Automatic'' & whether you want to copy the entire Storage Drive, or if you just want to copy the Operating System. (So far I've made 2 copies of my 1st Dell Inspiron 13-7378. One of the complete SSD & the 2nd one is just of the Operating System, (Windows 10 Pro).5: Either Click on ''Shut Down PC when finished, or leave the box unchecked. At any rate, you'll need to shut down the PC so you can disconnect your Cloned Drive, Plus the program will tell you if the Disc Clone was a success..6: If you know how to swap out your SSDs, then you can test it.Since I have 4 Dell Inspiron 13-7378 Laptops, I'm Cloning extra copies of my Windows 10 Pro Laptop..It took about 1/2 hour to clone a 256gb drive with 142gb of data on it, over to the replacement 500gb M.2. I'm actually using one of my Cloned M.2 SSDs now...I hope I was able to explain the operation well enough for you to do your own Disc Clone...So far I have purchased 5 500gb M.2 SSds, and will be getting some 1TB devices for some of mine &/or for my family members Laptops...

Compré este SSD para ampliar la capacidad de mi Asus Rog Ally, junto con el adaptador para SSD de 2280 y va de maravilla, tengo instalados varios juegos AAA y varios AA corriendo a una excelente velocidad, sin duda es una muy buena compra ya sea para consolas o para PC.

Title: A Nightmare Unleashed: The Western Digital Solid State Drive DebacleReview:I am writing this scathing review to express my immense frustration and disappointment with the Western Digital Solid State Drive (SSD) I purchased on February 5, 2023. To say that my experience with this device has been a nightmare would be an understatement. Not only has the drive failed within a short span of time, but the lack of active support channels to address the issue has left me feeling utterly abandoned as a customer.When I initially purchased the Western Digital SSD, I had high hopes for its performance and reliability. Unfortunately, those hopes were crushed when the drive suddenly failed, rendering it useless and leaving me without access to my important data. It goes without saying that this kind of failure is unacceptable, especially considering the SSD was still under warranty.My attempts to reach out to Western Digital for support have been nothing short of frustrating. It appears that their support channels are non-existent or at best, unreachable. The lack of an active support system not only highlights a severe deficiency in their customer service but also raises serious questions about the company's commitment to standing behind their products.A warranty is supposed to provide reassurance and peace of mind to consumers, but in this case, it feels like nothing more than a hollow promise. It is deeply concerning that a company as prominent as Western Digital would leave its customers stranded without any means of seeking assistance or resolution.The absence of active support channels not only reflects poorly on Western Digital as a company but also raises doubts about the quality and longevity of their products. If they are unable or unwilling to address issues faced by customers during the warranty period, it speaks volumes about their overall dedication to customer satisfaction and product reliability.I strongly urge potential buyers to think twice before investing their hard-earned money in a Western Digital SSD. The risk of encountering a catastrophic failure, coupled with the complete lack of support, creates an incredibly frustrating and unsatisfactory ownership experience. There are numerous other reputable brands in the market that prioritize customer support and take responsibility for the performance of their products.In conclusion, my experience with the Western Digital Solid State Drive has been an absolute disaster. The device failed prematurely, leaving me without access to my data, and the absence of active support channels has added insult to injury. I expected better from a company of Western Digital's stature. Save yourself the headache and look elsewhere for a reliable and customer-centric SSD brand.

Gen3 according to ps5, not compatible with Lenovo Ideapad 3 14iml05. Minimum is Gen 4

Easy to install following YouTube upgrade video for my HP laptop.

I chose this card as WD is a brand I’ve had good luck with and I don’t trust “off brand” cards that have failed in the past. I can’t speak to longevity but the ssd slotted in as it should. The most important aspect is that it is really speedy on my Raspberry Pi 4b compared to SD card while being less expensive than a NVME ssd of the same capacity.

good stuff