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    750gb western digital external hard drive 99 + free shipping!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by nizzy1115, Oct 11, 2008.

  1. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...s=19&sku=A1344670&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643

    # Use $80 off Dell Coupon Code 1Z5JB0QWTPVK9Z [Exp. 10/18 or 1,500 redemptions]
    # FREE SHIPPING
    * Offers up to 750 GB storage capacity with 16 MB buffer size
    * Features 480 Mbps data transfer rate
    * Compact case takes up less space, stacks horizontally one after another like volumes on a shelf
    * USB 2.0 interface offers compatibility with PC and Mac®
    * Intelligent disk management automatically turns on and off with your computer
     
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    Is it 5400rpm, 7200rpm?
     
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    7200...its a desktop hard drive.
     
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    Kind of a stupid question I'm sure, but would it work as an external hard drive for a laptop? And yes, I realize it's not the most mobile hard drive, it would only be used when I was at home on a desk with it.
     
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    Yes, it just requires a power adapter to be plugged into the wall.
     
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    Thanks for your help. Who knew a Bears fan would be willing to help out an Eagles fan :p
     
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    There have been several reviews on different sites claiming failure of this drive within a year, due, in part, to the fact that it relies on passive cooling.

    I was getting ready to buy this, and put it in my "cart" at Dell, but then read the reviews.

    Does anybody have any experience with this one?
     
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    Well i have the 500gb one but i only have it on when i need it, not all the time. However, at work we have 15 1tb ones, all have worked fine, even one i knocked off the desk while it was running...hey its not my fault apple makes crappy servers!
     
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    Thanks, Nizzy. This is a GREAT deal. I have two 750GB personal media drives that fit into a drive bay on my desktop, and I really want something I can leave connected and "on" the entire time. I only put the personal media drives in when I am moving files or doing backups. Personally, I would like this WD because I like to have two different backups. (One personal media drive is devoted to storage only).

    Again, thanks, I appreciate you posting this. I will keep thinking about it.
     
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