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    Buffalo 500GB-7200RPM-USB 2.0/FireWire External HD-$84.99 @buy.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Mar 12, 2009.

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    Hey all!

    buy.com has: Buffalo 500GB-7200 RPM USB 2.0/FireWire External Hard Drive - Reg. Price $199.99, Sale Price $84.99 + free shipping!

    http://www.buy.com/prod/buffalo-usb...loc/101/210447738.html?adid=17654&dcaid=17654

    Hope it helps someone! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Hi, Cin!

    I've seen Buffalo externals at Fry's but have never heard much feedback on them. Are they good? How do they compare with WD and Seagate?
     
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    Hey you! :D
    I've heard they make pretty decent HD's...not sure on how comparable to WD or Seagate, though! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Hi, Cin!

    I "kinda" overbought on external hard drives. On one computer, I have 3 WD 1TB's and 2 WD 500GBs, connected to the computer through a USB 7-port hub (Cyberpower...awesome hub).

    The second computer, which already has a 750GB internal, is connected to 3 1 TB Cavalry Drives through another Cyberpower 7-port hub.

    I have been busy transferring my DVDs and music to these hard drives, and figure I can "grow" into them.

    Thanks for the heads up on the Buffalo. Still interested in hearing feedback on them, aside from the usual reviews on other sites.
     
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