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    staples back up 400gb wd elements drive 55$

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by zfactor, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yes they snap right back together. though i just checked and it is one year even by the drive serial number. so your drive was in the warehouse for 2+ months then if it only has 10months left. i just checked with a freind who is direct with wd he said that wd starts the warr from the manufacturing date not the sales date imo that sucks...
     
    zfactor, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thats pretty standard, Seagate also does the same; but fortunately they offer longer warranties, whats a couple of months ona 3-5 year warranty ?
    But on a 1 year warranty, it matters.
     
    wearetheborg, Mar 26, 2009
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    oh i know.. these blue series are really nice drives imo i dont care myself i think if they last the year they will last a while but i agree 100% on a one year they need to not start it from when its made and then it sits on a shelf somewhere like yours. mine check out till jan or feb 2010
     
    zfactor, Mar 26, 2009
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    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    What is blue series ?

    One of the rubber caps on one of the drives has a small tear on it, doesnt affect performance, just another minor crib.

    All in all, I'm satisfied with the two purchases. If the warranty were longer, I'd have purchased more drives :D
     
    wearetheborg, Mar 26, 2009
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    zfactor, Mar 26, 2009
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    Great information, Thanks to the OP. I picked one of these up, 60 dollars shipped is pretty much unbeatable!
     
    hunter306, Mar 26, 2009
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