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I wonder if it is some kind of market segmentation choice. Does it even make sense?

• klodolph 7y ago
  It is absolutely a market segmentation choice.
  • topspin 7y ago
    How do you know this?
    • klodolph 7y ago
      It’s literally nothing more than a piece of firmware. WD is fairly aggressive about market segmentation, and firmware differences (or settings) are a big part of that.
      • cornishpixels 7y ago
        You should read the rest of the thread. It's likely a completely different drive.
        • klodolph 7y ago
          A completely different drive which lacks a feature in firmware. WD creates "completely different drives" which may have physical differences, but the firmware is also a huge differentiator in the market.