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It really depends on the model though. There are good and bad from every manufacturer.
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Wrong, the "standard was out" but products were not close, so much for your timeline, you prob just went by Wikipedia and not real product. :wave:, just like saying DDR4 is out.
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Right and 2TB drives appeared like magic with no development - right?? Argument works both ways.
Has nothing to do with pushing this thread, just that the "factoids" you throw out are bogus - to...
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If they put free shipping on this I might get one. Are you listening, TD?
Still would be a little iffy compared to the other 3.0 deals lately.
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=556458&CatId=136
Western Digital Elements External Hard Drive - 3TB, 3.5", USB 2.0, Up to 480 Mbps - WDBAAU0030HBK-NESN ...
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Thanks chief!
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I got a couple of these drives in separate deals. The rebates usually come back within a month after mailing it in. As always, scan and keep copies of any rebates just in case they lose any...
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It's only got a short warranty, so it really doesn't bother me.
Takes 5 minutes or less and adds 46 cents to the price. I get TD rebates within 4 or 5 weeks. I've never had any of my 100+ TD rebates...
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Thread created 03-23-2013 by sr71
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note that most of the USB3 WD ext drivers are NOT sata. they use a proprietary controller board that outputs directly to usb3.
can't vouch for those. but most reviews says it's a regular sata...
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I think this external is good for its internal drive to be extracted, since it's cheaper and comes with a slower transfer speed than USB3 externals.
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USB 2.0 + rebate + shipping fee = Pass!
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Good price. Thought it was Western digital red for some reason :P
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=556458&CatId=136
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Actually it seems the more recent large Seagate drives have been getting much better reviews. Maybe they're using more of the Samsung stuff.
Anyone know if this drive can be modified with WDIDLE?...
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Not that long, they're called USB flash drives, 3TB might take a bit longer ;)
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Doubly wrong, just because it took time for a 3.0 drive to come out doesn't mean these externals weren't in the development stages for a long time, long after 3.0 being standardized. You also...
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1) There's always overlap between new and old technology. During this overlap, new technology is often more expensive than the older technology, so there will be a demand for the older technology....
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Geez.... why the p!ssing contest?
The reason for this being USB 2.0 is simple, really. Western Digital has a large number of these external cases and boards sitting in warehouses, orders from...
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yeah, make it a nice Brie with a loaf of bread.:woot:
"there were no pre-flood Reds".. :eek:...
Here's a little hint as to what happened in 2011/2012: Look at the POST tax (meaning what can't...
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Swell. In the last 10 years, all my WD drives lasted until I didn't want them anymore. Every single seagate and samsung went around 7-18 months. All were replaced by refurbished drives under...
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OK by me. I add these to my Kubuntu media server, works great, running off of hubs in my basement, out of the way. I have a stack of WD 2TB drives just like this.
The USB 3.0 drives I have stay...
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TD and rebates: bad experience. Maybe not TD directly but they have to be careful whose rebate they put on their product pages.
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$100AR for WD Red would be awesome
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removable standard sata drive inside = out of warranty (big issue!) ;)
rebate gives me extra cashback = take time to do rebate + stamp + time to wait for rebate (not in case your rebate rejected)...
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Saw this in the TD email. Decent price, but USB 2.0? What were they thinking?
PS, I haven't cracked one open, but it's more than likely your standard green drive in case anyone is wondering.
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I did this on my iPhone so if the link does not work can someone fix it. Thanks
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so the price of gas, your avg car or a good steak hasn't risen in recent times either. want some cheese with that...:lol:?
there were no pre-flood Reds in 3TB
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OMG, imagine that a hard drive company wanting to turn a profiit. DUH. Uh yeah and middlemen and retailers and OEMs. A shortage will do that with folks speculating up and down the food chain, same...
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Thanks OP for posting. I was in need of more storage; and the price is OK. I don't like rebates, but don't mind them if the price is right.
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Wow, some people sure do take any chance they can to be angry little trolls online, don't they?
Protips:
1) USB 3.0 has been out since before 2TB drives were in production. The option was always...
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Funny that people think Western Digitals won't fail or fail less than Seagates do. People have had good and bad results with ALL hdd manufacturers. It's computer parts. There will always be failures....
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That's what the top Newegg review says
Also, a repost.
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removable standard sata drive inside + rebate gives me extra cashback + innercircle membership = in for one
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And how would you magically turn this into a USB 3.0 drive? They have these drives. They want to sell these drives. They put these drives on sale to sell these drives. What were YOU thinking?
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Strange... tried ordering with Google Chrome, and kept getting "Your cart has been emptied or expired" - finally after many tries, used IE, and the order went right through.
I've never had trouble...
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seen that when their stock is running low - usually those FAR deals
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The title says it all and I know how some of you do not like TD rebates. ...
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Let me fix that for ya..:D
$100 for a WD red should be standard pricing, no rebate involved.
I'll buy them to fill my Synology NAS'es, but I don't think there's anything special about Red...
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Might want to take your email address out of the link...