WD Adds 2TB Hard Drives As Demand Grows

WD has expanded its WD AV-GP line of hard drives to include a 2 TB capacity, which it claims is the industry's largest available drive to-date.

The company said the move was in response to growing demand for higher capacity storage continues to increase due to large video applications, including high-definition video.

Jim Welsh, senior vice president and general manager of WD’s branded products and consumer electronics groups, said consumer electronics consumers require hard drives that consume less power, generate less heat and operate quietly.

He said audio and video recording applications, such as DVRs, media servers, media centres and mainstream surveillance systems, often demand 24x7 operation from hard drives.

"Our drives meet the demanding requirements of these markets including higher reliability, universal compatibility, low power consumption and the ability to simultaneously record multiple audio and/or high-definition video streams," he said.

The WD AV-GP 2 TB hard drive (model WD20EVDS) is available now for USD $299.00.