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    What model HDs is Seagate using in their 3.5in external FreeAgent drives?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by karmacentral, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. karmacentral

    karmacentral Newbie

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    Here's the deal guys, 'Newegg' is having some really killer sales on External drives right now and I've always wanted the Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 1TB 3.5" External Hard Drive - Retail, it seems that after some fairly deep research this beautiful black/orange line going out of production in favor of what will soon become it's replacement, the Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1TB 3.5" Silver External Hard Drive - Retail.
    So now before I buy either one I want to know exactly what model/series/specs both hard drives have/

    I've called 'Newegg', I've called SEAGATE, nothing! I've been google searching this for the last 14 hours without peeing or eating and I still have no idea what model HD Seagate uses in those two external drives.

    What is the cache size, how many platters does it spins, when was it produced??? Am I asking a crazy technical question that product manufacturer can't answer? I think not.

    This quest is driving me mad, please help me because if I type any longer I'm gonna pee myself.

    BRB.
     
    karmacentral, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you are so keen on knowing the specs, then why not choose a normal 3.5" hard disk with the specs you like, and buy an enclosure for it ? Might even turn out to be cheaper than what you are paying for that Seagate.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 8, 2009
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  3. karmacentral

    karmacentral Newbie

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    because I'm keen on getting a well constructed, external HD from Seagate with a 5 year warranty.
     
    karmacentral, Jan 9, 2009
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I don't think I could live another 5 years using only USB 2.0.
     
    namaiki, Jan 9, 2009
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  5. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Seagate, WD, Samsung and most other manufacturers give 5 or 3 year warranty on the hard disk. Enclosures don’t have complex circuitry therefore they will last a couple of years; if it breaks down you can always buy another one for $20~$30.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 9, 2009
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    timsp8 Notebook Consultant

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    timsp8, Jan 9, 2009
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