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    [Canadians] Any deals for HDD 500GB 2.5"?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    Hey there,

    I'm in need of 2 notebook 500GB HDD's, and I'm wondering if there's any deals going on with these, preferably <$100 a pop before tax?

    Thanks.
     
    Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. bestbacon

    bestbacon Notebook Evangelist

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    the closest your going to get for a 500gb is a 5400 rpm by W.D. Its out for 102.95 for one at pc village. They should have a location somewhere in DT
     
    bestbacon, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

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    Use shopbot.ca, pricecanada.com, or redflagdeals.com to find the latest deals and prices.
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. Hahutzy

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    I did, the lowest I've found is $104.
    But there's always the chance that there's a deal they're not catching.
     
    Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009
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  5. jackluo923

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    Where do you guys get your electronics? It's so expensive.

    I get mine from NCIX and I've seen Hitachi 500GB hdd go as low as $60CAD before.

    Anyways..
    $99.99 500GB 2.5" external HDD
    http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35657&promoid=1025
    just take apart the case and use the drive. Use the case for something else if you want

    WD scorpio blue $99.99
    http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35430&vpn=WD5000BEVT&manufacture=Western Digital WD&promoid=1025

    If you want 3.5" 500GB hdd, you can get it for $49.99 CAD
    http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=27146&promoid=1025
     
    jackluo923, Jun 13, 2009
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  6. Hahutzy

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    I'm assuming the Acom external uses a 12.5mm drive -- unusable as internal.
    The WD Scorpio shows up as $129.99
    No, I don't need a 3.5"
     
    Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009
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    jackluo923, Jun 13, 2009
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  8. bestbacon

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    The reason why i offered hahutzy a harddrive at 102.95 at PCVonline is because its from a drivable distance. Shipping costs money you know XD.
     
    bestbacon, Jun 13, 2009
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  9. jackluo923

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    Gas cost money as well, you know. LOL

    Anyways.. I'm just giving him more choices.
     
    jackluo923, Jun 13, 2009
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  10. Hahutzy

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    NCIX saves me PST as well.
    If 750GB / 1TB drives aren't coming out soon, I'm gonna go for these.
    Thanks!
     
    Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009
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  11. sgogeta4

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    Haven't seen any news of >500GB drives, though K-TRON might have more info about when they will arrive. Doubt it will be for a few months though.
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 13, 2009
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