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    Western Digital Elements 640GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive-$68.24 Shipped @buy.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Mar 22, 2009.

  1. Cin'

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    Hey all!
    buy.com has: Western Digital Elements 640GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - $67.99 + free shipping!

    Great deal!

    http://www.buy.com/prod/western-dig...nal-hard-drive-black/q/loc/101/209389534.html


    Features
    • High-speed USB 2.0 - For maximum performance; backward compatible with USB 1.1 ports
    • Plug and Play Storage - Just plug it in, connect the cable to add high-speed storage for both desktop and notebook computers
    • Rugged Metal Case - Compact, durable metal case for extra data protection

    Other Specifications
    • Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0): 480 Mbits/s (Max)
    • Capacity: 640 GB
    • Interface: USB 2.0
    • Physical Dimensions
    • Height: 8.02 Inches (Max)
    • Length: 1.42 Inches (Max)
    • Width: 4.90 Inches (+/- 0.010 inch)
    • Weight: 2.24 Pounds
    • Operating: 41 F to 95 F
    • Non-operating: -4 F to 149 F
    [​IMG]

    Hope it helps someone!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 22, 2009
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  2. Reaper05

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    be cautious these 2.5" things die quick i had one die in 5 months and i had alot of music and family pics that i lost. no warning just died read errors.
    PS i was very gentle with it. get a 3.5".
     
    Reaper05, Mar 22, 2009
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  3. Cin'

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    I have one very similar to this (a WD), and it works just fine ;)
    Sorry you had prob's with yours! That's not fun losing valued things. :(

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 22, 2009
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    yuhu Notebook Guru

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    This is a 3.5 right?

    not a 2.5
     
    yuhu, Mar 22, 2009
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    Harper2.0, Mar 22, 2009
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    Cin', Mar 22, 2009
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    Just to add, I believe 2.5" drives typically have a higher shock resistance than 3.5" drives.
     
    David, Mar 22, 2009
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    2.5" drives are maxed at 500gb right now I think so thats an easy way to know its 3.5" but buy.com I would be weary about. They screwed me out of my parents x-mas gift by selling me something they did not have in stock and then not telling me about it till 3 weeks later when it was too late.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Mar 23, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    I only had one bad purchase with buy.com, and that was an MP3 player arrived damaged, and so I sent it back..and they promptly refunded me.

    All my other purchases have gone well, since...sorry you went thru that. :(


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 23, 2009
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    i had a few bad times with buy.com myself..
     
    zfactor, Mar 23, 2009
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    Sad to say, same here. I haven't had the greatest of experiences at buy.com either.
     
    built, Mar 23, 2009
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    Thats a nice price. I just bought a 500gb for 120$. I am feeling bad.
     
    spradhan01, Mar 23, 2009
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    How would this compare to the My book western Digital that was reviews on the home page?
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 24, 2009
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  14. Cin'

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    For those interested...the price went up to $68.24 now :D
    Still, not a bad price!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 24, 2009
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    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    lol i always wondered why that happens.....funny :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 24, 2009
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    I always think it's due to market fluctuation, or a glitch in the system! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 24, 2009
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    Or someone who has nothing to do and just randomly changes the price :p
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 25, 2009
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