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    250GB 2.5" sata scorpio 5400rpm HDD with external case $145 + $15 shipping

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by kickace, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. kickace

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    dont know why the guy is selling this cheap but have checked his feedback and emailed him about it, and there seems to be no joke :) just ordered!

    the drive itself is no cheaper than $190, even on ebay. and it also includes an external case! what a deal!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-250GB-USB-P...yZ116258QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem - 6 left as of now but his feedback shows he has had more than one auction, perhaps he will list again
     
    kickace, Jul 30, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I emailed the seller, and he said that it was, indeed, a WD2500BEVS with a USB2.0 enclosure!!

    This was too much of a steal (30$ less than on newegg, after shipping, and FREE enclosure!) to pass up!
     
    Gautam, Jul 30, 2007
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  3. kickace

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    glad i posted this! was afraid that it wasn't really a deal but i couldnt find anywhere for less than 190 + shipping, and thats just for the drive
     
    kickace, Jul 30, 2007
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  4. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, great deal, once again. I'll let you know if (and when) I receive the drive!
     
    Gautam, Aug 1, 2007
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    Considering I just sold a 120GB 2.5" external drive to a poor soul for $85 + S/H, this is an awesome deal. Too bad I don't need one.....
     
    Playmaker, Aug 1, 2007
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  6. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    It arrived! Such a phenomenal deal! The enclosure looks really great and has a single USB connection...I swapped out my 160GB HD on my Asus for the 250GB one, and I am now using the 160GB one in the enclosure! The Seagate Momentus 160GB just needs one USB for data+power... :) :)
     
    Gautam, Aug 2, 2007
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  7. kickace

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    well great! mine is out for delivery today, but hasn't arrived just yet! im glad that the deal was true and it seems the seller is keeping auctions going
     
    kickace, Aug 2, 2007
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    hmmm. I'm tempted, but how do you think this would be handled by WD should it fail at some point? I've never dealt with them to know if they require proof of purcahse etc.
     
    KelchM, Aug 2, 2007
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    the price is great, but there is no warranty for the drive?
     
    cpterm, Aug 2, 2007
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    Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. I'd rather just buy it on newegg if there's no warranty for the drive.
     
    Iris, Aug 2, 2007
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  11. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I guess since you don't have a proof of purchase/serial number then yeah, no warranty...unless it's printed on the hard drive??
     
    Gautam, Aug 2, 2007
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    the serial is, not the proof of purchase, but i think if you talked to the right person, the serial is all you need - because they know when they first manufacturered it, within the past year, so even if they started from the first drive shipped, it would still have a few years left
     
    kickace, Aug 2, 2007
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