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expiredHyoff posted Mar 06, 2022 11:17 PM

16TB Western Digital WD Elements Micro-B External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive

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Various Merchants has 16TB Western Digital WD Elements Micro-B External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive (Black, WDBWLG0160HBK-NESN) on sale for $269.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Amazon $269.99
    • Ships within 1-2 months
About this product:
  • It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a USB cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems.
  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty



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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • The price of the 16TB Western Digital WD Elements Micro-B External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive (Black, WDBWLG0160HBK-NESN) is $180 less (40% savings) than the list price.
  • Product review:
    • 4.7 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon
    • 4.5 out of 5 eggs rating at Newegg
    • 4.7 out of 5 stars at BH Photo Video
  • Return Policy:
    • BH Photo Return Policy: If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the delivery date (details).
    • Amazon Return Policy: This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
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Various Merchants has 16TB Western Digital WD Elements Micro-B External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive (Black, WDBWLG0160HBK-NESN) on sale for $269.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Hyoff for sharing this deal

Available Merchants:
  • Amazon $269.99
    • Ships within 1-2 months
About this product:
  • It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, and is compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a USB cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems.
  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty



No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • The price of the 16TB Western Digital WD Elements Micro-B External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive (Black, WDBWLG0160HBK-NESN) is $180 less (40% savings) than the list price.
  • Product review:
    • 4.7 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon
    • 4.5 out of 5 eggs rating at Newegg
    • 4.7 out of 5 stars at BH Photo Video
  • Return Policy:
    • BH Photo Return Policy: If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the delivery date (details).
    • Amazon Return Policy: This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
  • Additional note:

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rbtree11
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Everyone should send a drive to WD for recycle. You'll get a 15% off coupon and can use it for as much stuff as you'd like. Wait till rak10 has their biggest cash back and WD has their best sales..usually in November. 16 months ago, I scored a 16 tb WD Red Pro for $230!!!! List is ~$560!! This fall, I got 2 14 tb's at Best Buy for $170 by exchanging 2 old drives for credit. Did the same at WD which brought the final price to ~$140!!! Sold one of the 3 14's for $200! I do wheel and deal. I sold 2 8 tb's and a 10 tb for $310 total... not bad as they were used. Sold 2 8's for about 120 ea a year ago, but they were new.
elavanis
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Did the tape or the drive fail? I would assume the drive but the context makes me think the tape.




Not to make light of sushiserv situation but from my own little sample size, my 4 from mid 2020 and 4 from bf 2021 have been fine. The only issue I had was when I moved my 4 drives from 2020 the tape came off and I had to reapply it.

If you do decide to go this route here is the tape I bought and a link to instructions on which pin to cover.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1

https://www.instructables.com/How...el-Disks-/
SlickDealer3645902
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18tb was $280 on wd.com pretty recently

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Mar 07, 2022 10:51 AM
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elavanisMar 07, 2022 10:51 AM
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Quote from sushiserv :
There's a tape trick you have to do, but it works.

Granted, I've had a few fail so far.
Did the tape or the drive fail? I would assume the drive but the context makes me think the tape.


Quote from mikeparker9512 :
Ah so not worth risking it on a few then huh?
Not to make light of sushiserv situation but from my own little sample size, my 4 from mid 2020 and 4 from bf 2021 have been fine. The only issue I had was when I moved my 4 drives from 2020 the tape came off and I had to reapply it.

If you do decide to go this route here is the tape I bought and a link to instructions on which pin to cover.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1

https://www.instructables.com/How...el-Disks-/
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Mar 07, 2022 03:55 PM
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rage4orderMar 07, 2022 03:55 PM
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Not a bad price, but not good considering I got 14 Tb for ~$180 just six months ago.
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Mar 07, 2022 06:13 PM
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Dingo55Mar 07, 2022 06:13 PM
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This is not a slickdeal. It's actual more expensive ($16.88/TB) than the 12TB for $199 ($16.67/TB) at Amazon. Unless you need 16TB right now, I'd wait.

https://www.amazon.com/12TB-Elements-Desktop-Drive-WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN/dp/B07X4V2M3B/ref=zg_bs_595048... [amazon.com]
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Mar 07, 2022 06:15 PM
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1elevenMar 07, 2022 06:15 PM
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I've shucked 5 drives so far and never had to use tape on them, I've used them all on my NAS. I think it depends on your motherboard or backplane. I saw a compatibility list on reddit one time, but can't find it now
Mar 07, 2022 06:30 PM
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epistaxisMar 07, 2022 06:30 PM
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Quote from 1eleven :
I've shucked 5 drives so far and never had to use tape on them, I've used them all on my NAS. I think it depends on your motherboard or backplane. I saw a compatibility list on reddit one time, but can't find it now
It has nothing to do with your motherboard, it has to do if your PSU/Backplane supports PWDIS.
Last edited by epistaxis March 7, 2022 at 11:33 AM.
Mar 07, 2022 06:40 PM
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Sponge14Mar 07, 2022 06:40 PM
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The tape trick is OK in a pinch. I pull the board off the drive and cut pin 3 when I shuck mine. Don't have to worry about tape moving when you plug and unplug them.

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Mar 07, 2022 06:53 PM
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rage4orderMar 07, 2022 06:53 PM
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Quote from Dingo55 :
This is not a slickdeal. It's actual more expensive ($16.88/TB) than the 12TB for $199 ($16.67/TB) at Amazon. Unless you need 16TB right now, I'd wait.

https://www.amazon.com/12TB-Elements-Desktop-Drive-WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN/dp/B07X4V2M3B/ref=zg_bs_595048... [amazon.com]
Funny how depending on how you word your post you get 👍🏼or 👎🏼. I pretty much said what you did but in a different way. 🤣
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Mar 07, 2022 07:01 PM
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Martin14Mar 07, 2022 07:01 PM
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Quote from TenseMitten8647 :
Have you heard of Inflation? $270 is the new $200
my pay check that only grew 3% says no
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Mar 07, 2022 07:01 PM
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Cisco408caMar 07, 2022 07:01 PM
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Dang I'm happy I got a 14 TB Drive for 150 on black Friday. Even tho this isn't that bad of a deal. I shucked mine. Works great in my pc.
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Mar 07, 2022 07:37 PM
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TidalWaveOneMar 07, 2022 07:37 PM
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Quote from gen2 :
What will the BF price be for this? $200?
Checking crystal ball...

... it says don't worry about it because we'll be in WW III ...
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Mar 07, 2022 07:39 PM
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TidalWaveOneMar 07, 2022 07:39 PM
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Quote from rage4order :
Funny how depending on how you word your post you get 👍🏼or 👎🏼. I pretty much said what you did but in a different way. 🤣
How you say things is important.
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Mar 07, 2022 08:02 PM
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phu1Mar 07, 2022 08:02 PM
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Quote from TidalWaveOne :
Checking crystal ball...

... it says don't worry about it because we'll be in WW III ...
All the more reason to get this. So when they take out the internet you'll still have access to porn.
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Mar 07, 2022 08:09 PM
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TidalWaveOneMar 07, 2022 08:09 PM
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Quote from phu1 :
All the more reason to get this. So when they take out the internet you'll still have access to porn.
Unfortunately the electrical grid may go as well. So you'll need as solar power system... Assuming EMPs don't take out all your electronics.
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crockett8513Mar 07, 2022 08:21 PM
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Quote from Martin14 :
my pay check that only grew 3% says no
Better than the 2.7% the military got :/
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