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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Icehouse, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. Icehouse

    Icehouse Member

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    Where is the best place to get a good deal at, and does name brand matter?
     
    #1 Icehouse, Aug 27, 2008
  2. A_3PO

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    Try Frye's.
     
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  3. jtotheb

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    Try http://www.newegg.com

    I wouldn't say that brand name matters all that much...but you usually get what you pay for.

    Personally, I've had good luck with Seagate and Buffalo.
     
    #3 jtotheb, Aug 27, 2008
  4. steddinotayto

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    You're in luck

    1TB for 135

    I don't need a terabyte but it sure is tempting.
     
    #4 steddinotayto, Aug 27, 2008
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  7. Icehouse

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    #7 Icehouse, Aug 27, 2008
  8. Icehouse

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    Thanks. Ever used this brand?
     
    #8 Icehouse, Aug 27, 2008
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    Maxtor's been good for me. The speed on the drive itself might not be anything stellar (more than 5400 rpms) but it gets the job done. 135 is dirt cheap compared to the 200 i spent on a 320gb lacie one a couple of years back.
     
    #9 steddinotayto, Aug 28, 2008
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    ^^^Although Maxtor may work for some, many people have complaints about them... I would stick with a Western Digital or Seagate HD (although I think they bought out Maxtor too)

    It might be better to just get a case ($20 or less) and then a hard drive itself.
     
    #10 famicom, Aug 28, 2008
  11. Jeremiah

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    Try the Fatwallet and Slickdeals.net hot deals forums.
     
    #11 Jeremiah, Aug 28, 2008
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    stick with Western Digital and Seagate. I got a 500 GB Seagate for 75 on black friday. totally worth it.
     
    #12 DreamRoxCoogFan, Aug 28, 2008
  13. Icehouse

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    Thanks y'all........
     
    #13 Icehouse, Aug 28, 2008
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    I have a 500gb Seagate I got at Fry's a while back...for about $120. It's great.
     
    #14 the futants, Aug 28, 2008
  15. Icehouse

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    I forgot to add my main reason for getting one is to backup my music and photos, and also to share with others (sorry artists).
     
    #15 Icehouse, Aug 28, 2008
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    I have this same one :eek: . It's the slim, black, small Passport one... right? They also had a red one at the time I bought mine. I guess with 1TB at such a low price, why not go for it...?

    EDIT: mine's a Western Digital Passport, not a Seagate. It's external, and it's 350Gb. Damn, I'm losing it... or getting old... or forgetting things... anyway, I have a 500Gb Seagate I got at Fry's a while...
     
    #16 SwoLy-D, Aug 28, 2008
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