Hitachi GST Microdrive 3K8 5GB 1" IDE Ultra ATA33 / ATA-4 Internal Hard Drive - FREE After Rebate + FS @ Newegg.com

should put vintage in the title wtf is an IDE hahaha j/k

This deal comes up periodically on Newegg and somebody usually gets burned. Read the Newegg feedback before you jump on this deal. There is a reason it is FAR.

I have two of these drives on the shelf. They have a non-standard, Apple proprietary interface. It is not CompactFlash, not 44-pin IDE, and not any of the standard ZIF connectors for MicroDrives. The MicroDrive ZIF adapters sold on fleabay do not mate with these drives.

As one of the reviewers notes:

"This technology is totally obsolete. This is the type of hard drive that was in the iPod mini (not the nano) from 2004-05."

If you have an ipod mini that needs a new drive, it's a great deal. If not, you will not be able to get it to work in anything else.

Quote from Klahn : This deal comes up periodically on Newegg and somebody usually gets burned. Read the Newegg feedback before you jump on this deal. There is a reason it is FAR. I have two of these drives on the shelf. They have a non-standard, Apple proprietary interface. It is not CompactFlash, not 44-pin IDE, and not any of the standard ZIF connectors for MicroDrives. The MicroDrive ZIF adapters sold on fleabay do not mate with these drives. As one of the reviewers notes: "This technology is totally obsolete. This is the type of hard drive that was in the iPod mini (not the nano) from 2004-05." If you have an ipod mini that needs a new drive, it's a great deal. If not, you will not be able to get it to work in anything else.

How are you getting burned by a FAR item?

in for 1

raid 0 with a vertex 4 here I come

Quote from Klahn : This deal comes up periodically on Newegg and somebody usually gets burned. Read the Newegg feedback before you jump on this deal. There is a reason it is FAR. I have two of these drives on the shelf. They have a non-standard, Apple proprietary interface. It is not CompactFlash, not 44-pin IDE, and not any of the standard ZIF connectors for MicroDrives. The MicroDrive ZIF adapters sold on fleabay do not mate with these drives. As one of the reviewers notes: "This technology is totally obsolete. This is the type of hard drive that was in the iPod mini (not the nano) from 2004-05." If you have an ipod mini that needs a new drive, it's a great deal. If not, you will not be able to get it to work in anything else.

This actually isn't what the iPod Mini used. The iPod Mini used the standard compact flash interface, and you could replace their microdrives with solid state compact flash cards that were ATA compliant. I did it myself.

I don't know where to use this at all

Quote from 9ijnbhu8 : I don't know where to use this at all

Just place it in a storage box somewhere and forget about it

Quote from robinski_ : Just place it in a storage box somewhere and forget about it

I have too much far crap already, not anymore.

Quote from robinski_ : Just place it in a storage box somewhere and forget about it

I used it as a filler.

I ordered this + Syba Adapter + iWork Tool Kit + Refurb. Linksys Switch = $41.97

Apply V. Me = Additional $4.20 Discount

Grand Total: $1.20 MM (less postage costs)

You could also add that POS Intel Celeron Processor to stack the order or any of those CTA PS3 Move Accessories if you haven't already ordered them.

I ordered the Scosche Charger separately because V. Me can't be combined with other promo codes, like $7 off.

Quote from TDMVP73 : I used it as a filler. I ordered this + Syba Adapter + iWork Tool Kit + Refurb. Linksys Switch = $41.97 Apply V. Me = Additional $4.20 Discount Grand Total: $1.20 MM (less postage costs) You could also add that POS Intel Celeron Processor to stack the order or any of those CTA PS3 Move Accessories if you haven't already ordered them. I ordered the Scosche Charger separately because V. Me can't be combined with other promo codes, like $7 off.

haven't you used the promo code already? or separate addresses?

I tried another account and it did apply, but after billing info it was gone

got all the CTA stuff except for the induction charger + defense antivirus thingys with the code

not a huge MM, but a couple dollars at least

now I'm just waiting for another prepaid card to drop down in my mailbox so I can activate the software and fill out the rebate

Quote from robinski_ : haven't you used the promo code already? or separate addresses? I tried another account and it did apply, but after billing info it was gone got all the CTA stuff except for the induction charger + defense antivirus thingys with the code not a huge MM, but a couple dollars at least now I'm just waiting for another prepaid card to drop down in my mailbox so I can activate the software and fill out the rebate

Nope. I haven't used the promo yet. I was waiting until a large collection of FAR items showed up.

Unfortunately, I placed my order for the CTA items on Feb 28th, the day before the V. Me promo started, otherwise I would have used it on that.

They were all FAR back then, including the triple port charger and vertical induction charger. The next day, the vertical induction one went up to $49.99 - $19.99 MIR and the triple port went to $3 AR. Eventually, the vertical induction charger went back down in price to FAR, then went OOS. The other one is still $3 AR.

I thought it was kind of stupid using my V. Me on such a small order, but I figured I better use it before the cancel the promo.

People were already saying Newegg customer service was telling them all the funding was exhausted. All of the banner ads disappeared, and now they are back again.

Only 5GB. Just get a 16GB flash drive for $8.

I can't use V.me to check out, what's the problem??