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    Is this a decent deal for a USB harddrive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Vagabondllama, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. Vagabondllama

    Vagabondllama Notebook Consultant

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    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136081

    I'm thinking about getting it...

    One of my friends mentioned that he got a 500gb external for $100, but I find that hard to believe :eek: So, is this a decent price? It's the cheapest I've seen this particular harddrive, actually. And, from what I've read, it seems to be a pretty decent harddrive. Even comes with eSATA.
     
    Vagabondllama, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. baddogboxer

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    That looks good to me. Brand name, Good retailer, eSATA. There are cheaper HDD's but if you like this it is a fair price go for it.

    I have WD USB 2.0 and I like very much!
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    there was a deal for a western digital 500gb external going on like a month ago at a couple different places...seem its gone by =\
    but yea, yours is defiantly not a bad pick. good name and reliable. =)
     
    spexc31, Jul 26, 2007
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  4. Ethyriel

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    Yeah, the Premium line is a good one.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 26, 2007
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    u can get 500gb for 100$. look at my last few posts
     
    halperin, Jul 26, 2007
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    Thanks for the help. :rolleyes:
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 26, 2007
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  7. Ethyriel

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    You can, but do you really want to? The last thing you want is a cheap enclosure which bakes your drive, and slow chips for the interface.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 26, 2007
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