Buffalo DriveStation 1TB External Hard Drive - $89.95 after MIR Shipped!

Hey all!

PC Connection has the Buffalo DriveStation 1TB External Hard Drive for $89.95 after $10 Mail In Rebate - Priced at $99.95 (expires 4/30) w/ free shipping

Link: http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Sho...10A&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=24-34464056-2

The Buffalo DriveStation 1TB External Hard Drive features Spindle Speed 7200 rpm, USB or FireWire (IEEE1394) connections, and fanless heat sink chassis design that allows the unit to run cool and quietly.

Buffalo’s 1TB DriveStation Combo External Hard Drive offers a quick and easy way to instantly store, access, back up and transfer your music, photos, videos and other files. Easy to set up, the DriveStation Combo with TurboUSB easily connects to any device with an available USB or FireWire (IEEE1394) connection, including desktop and notebook PCs, Apple Macs, LinkStations and TeraStations. USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE1394) cables are included. Just plug it into your computer and it installs automatically with Windows 2000, XP, or Mac OS-X computers (Windows 98 systems will need to install USB drivers).

The DriveStation Combo's fanless heat sink chassis design allows the unit to run cool and quietly. The unique chassis design may be placed vertically or horizontally. With auto installation, Memeo AutoBackup Software (Download Memeo AutoBackup) and support, the DriveStation Combo is a plug and play secure and reliable backup and storage solution.

Connector Type USB 2.0
Connector Type FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394)
Connector USB Type B
Connector FireWire 6-pin
Form Factor Desktop
Target Use Desktop
Enclosure Type External
Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Data Transfer Rate 400 Mbps
Hard Drive Capacity 1 TB
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Contents Drive, cables, software, documentation
Ports/Connectors USB 2.0 Type B port
6-pin FireWire port
Returns Policy This product is subject to our return policy. Please see our complete return policy for details.
Warranty - Labor N/A
Warranty - Parts N/A



Hope that helps someone!

Cin

 

This looks good (I'm looking for a cheap 1TB external drive), except for the somewhat suspicious "Warranty: N/A" line...

 

I noticed that...I want to check that out a bit more..


Cin

 

I've check the other sites that list if for sale and they don't mention the warranty... even Buffalos own site...so, yeah...

Have you ever considered this one? It's a really nice on, has a good warranty, and after rebates its $94.99/free shipping:
Fantom - 1TB
<s> http://www.buy.com/prod/fantom-1tb-...ata-usb-2-0-external/q/loc/101/206821006.html</s>
^^^^
This is $10 cheaper at newegg.com...$85.99 after $10 MIR/Free shipping!

http://www.buy.com/prod/fantom-1tb-...ata-usb-2-0-external/q/loc/101/206821006.html


Cin

 

Buffalo DriveStations have 1 year warranties.

http://www.buffalotech.com/support/warranty/

 

Yes, but PC Connection is not offering..have you purchased? Or, does Buffalo back purchases from PC Connection? Thx

If so, great....either way both the Buffalo and the Fantom are great deals!

Cin

 

Hey Cin

I've never dealt with this PC Connection company, but the 1 year warranty is a manufacturer's warranty so unless these are refurbs (and legally they must divulge that they are refurbs and the packaging must say so), the original manufacturer's warranty should apply, unless the retailer is not an approved retailer (I have heard of that happening several times with Ebay "stores" for example.)

I don't really know that much about Buffalo HDs. I have tried to research them because Frys always has them on sale, but, aside from a few reviews, I cannot seem to find a great number of consumer reviews. Web site reviews are OK, but I like to hear from consumers as well, so I can get some idea of reliability, etc.

As far as desktop hard drives are concerned, one of my desktops is connected to several WD drives and my other desktop is connected to several Cavalry drives. I haven't yet had the courage to try my luck with Buffalo.

 

Thanks for the information..this is helpful! Maybe someone will purchase with some feedback!

Cin

 

Thank you, Cin! Although you pasted the wrong link, this is the Newegg link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822204069

I think I might jump on this one...

 

Does anybody have any feedback on Buffalo drives?

Reliability? Support?

 

I liked the hdd and price but yes dont know the brand!!
Anyone tried that?

 

would have jumped if it had eSATA.

 

Does ANYBODY have any real-world feedback on Buffalo external drives?

 

Great company. They make some of the best NAS devices around. USB HDDs are great and yes they have a one year warranty. PC Connection is listed as a reseller on their site so there's no issue with the manufacturer.

They're a big company, they sell at Dell.com CDW.com, etc. A USB drive is a USB drive is a USB drive (it's all WD, Seagate, Hitachi, etc. inside). At that price, it's a no brainer.

 

PC Connection is listed as one of their online dealers AND, the mail-in rebate form lists them and two other well known online shops as required purchased from dealers in order to get the 10 bucks back.

I also thought this drive had a TWO year warranty?? They must have recently amended that by product since all their products use to be two years.

Either way, this is a great deal and I just got done ordering one.

 

Buffalo is a good company, they make the best wireless stuff

After breaking several D-Link & Linksys Routers I got a buffalo and never looked back

Now this actual drive is there brand but the HDD on the inside is still going to be one of the main manufacturer drives I am sure (western digital, seagate, hitachi etc)

 

I have the Buffalo 1tb Turbo USB only version, it has an WD 1TB inside.

With Turbo USB enabled i can get 38mb/s read on HDtune.

 

I just ordered one. Thanks for the great info, everybody.