CONCLUSION

   Toshiba has released numerous high-performance 2.5" hard drives to date (mostly SAS models) so seeing a 1TB model with entry level performance aimed towards people looking for a good bargain is not really a bad thing. True we’d all like it more had Toshiba used more cache with the L200 to further improve its read and write performance since these numbers do remind us of the quite older MK6465 GSX model again by Toshiba but considering that it was designed with casual consumers in mind we didn't really expect that to begin with. On the other hand we recorded some of the lowest temperature levels ever while testing the L200 so that along with the very low recorded power consumption while in use (1.5W) and slim design are its obvious selling points.

   Speaking of a bargain just how much does the L200 1TB model cost? Currently you can find the L200 1TB (HDWJ110) for just USD49.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 50Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) a price which is actually quite balanced for what you’re getting. Of course if you’re looking for the best possible read and write performance or the highest possible capacity from a 2.5” mechanical drive the L200 is obviously not for you. However if 1TB is sufficient to cover your needs and performance comes second to price then in that case the L200 is a good bargain and we do recommend checking it out.

PROS

- Quality
- 7mm Thick (Slim)
- 1TB Capacity
- Low Temperature Levels 
- Low Electrical Requirements (1.5W At Load)
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Overall Performance
- SATA II 3Gb/s
- Only Available At 500GB/1TB Capacities