Seagate 1TB [SATA 32MB Buffer ST1000340AS-RK] - Retail Hard Drive Kit @ Fry's ~ $234

[gramarye]

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Seagate 1TB Serial ATA/300 32MB Buffer ST1000340AS-RK - Retail Boxed Hard Drive
FRYS.com #: 5478279

* 7200RPM
* 32MB BUFFER
* RETAIL BOXED HARD DRIVE (INSTALLATION KIT INCLUDED)
* 5 YEAR WARRANTY


Limit 1 per Household.*


Available Online and In-Store.

Limit 1 per Household ONLINE
Limit 2 per Household IN-STORE

[gramarye]

*If you're looking for an External Solution:

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In-Store Only.

MAXTOR ONETOUCH 4 PLUS 1TB USB 2.0 & FIREWIRE 400 EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE - STM310004OTA3E5-RK
FRYS.com #: 5496119

* Automated OneTouch Backup Back up your entire hard drive with a push of a button or set up the software to perform convenient automatic backups.
* Dual Interface Connect using either the USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 interface for speed, convenience and flexibility.
* 32MB Buffer.
* 7200 RPM For fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, and instant access to your files.
* Maxtor SafetyDrill Prepares, reboots, and recovers your PC's entire internal drive contents in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection.
* Sync your files Automatically synchronize your files between two computers every time you connect or disconnect the drive so you are always working with the most current data.
* Easy to Use Interface Simplifies drive management, security, and backup scheduling.
* Maxtor DrivePass and encryption Password-protect the contents of your drive with two levels of security.
* Simple setup Plug it in, connect the USB 2.0 or FireWire cable, and your Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus drive automatically appears on your desktop.



*Supposedly (correct me if wrong), according to sources, the drives in these Externals are th Seagate Drives above. Basically if you prefer an External Solution for about $15 more...

[Ockie]

Pretty SMOKING hot.

[CompuDrew]

I saw this and I'm very tempted, but I think I'm going to stay strong and hold out until these go down to $200. Best price I've seen so far, though! C'mon Microcenter, you can beat Frys! :D

[Lupine]

Limit two per customer, one per household? :confused:

Silly advertisers.

[Ockie]

I saw this and I'm very tempted, but I think I'm going to stay strong and hold out until these go down to $200. Best price I've seen so far, though! C'mon Microcenter, you can beat Frys! :D

At $200, I would not be able to resist.

[PeeWeePee]

wish this was samsung f1 1tb

[J-Mag]

At $200, I would not be able to resist.

Yeah, but then it would outstrip any drive size for cost/GB, right?

Has anyone seen a drive offering $0.19/GB or less?

[CompuDrew]

Has anyone seen a drive offering $0.19/GB or less?

Almost - When Fry's had the 750Gb for $145.99. That comes in at 19.3 cents/Gig.

[HiJon89]

Has anyone seen a drive offering $0.19/GB or less?
You can routinely find 500GB drives for under $100

[PeeWeePee]

if you want 750gig oem newegg has samsung f1 spinpoint 750gig version for $149.99 :P

[J-Mag]

Almost - When Fry's had the 750Gb for $145.99. That comes in at 19.3 cents/Gig.

Well for me that would be 21.1 cents/GB when you factor in tax...

You can routinely find 500GB drives for under $100

Yeah 500GB drives are definitely the sweetspot for value, but I should have said I haven't been able to acquire one for less than $0.19/GB out the door. I guess people in OR could pull it off since I have seen some 500GB for $89.99 and they don't pay sales tax.

[JonDoms]

Got 2 @ Fry's Brokaw San Jose.
They gave me the business about 1 per person when their ad says 2.
The manager was cool and rung me up for the other on another register.
$254. and change per drive. Not bad.

[EnderW]

Pretty SMOKING hot.
I don't understand why this is even warm when you can get a Western Digital 1TB for $240 at newegg all day.

[PeeWeePee]

I don't understand why this is even warm when you can get a Western Digital 1TB for $240 at newegg all day.

you are talking about green power one correct?
that one is relatively slower than this seagat 1tb 32mb cache

[jordan12]

you are talking about green power one correct?
that one is relatively slower than this seagat 1tb 32mb cache

True.

But it is a nice cheap BIG drive for storage. :D

[EnderW]

you are talking about green power one correct?
that one is relatively slower than this seagat 1tb 32mb cache
It's only marginally faster.
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3161&p=1
Small differences in speed aren't going to make a difference if you're just using the drive for storage.

If you must have a large, fast drive, check out the 7K1000 or WD 75000AAKS.

[PeeWeePee]

It's only marginally faster.
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3161&p=1
Small differences in speed aren't going to make a difference if you're just using the drive for storage.

If you must have a large, fast drive, check out the 7K1000 or WD 75000AAKS.

you mean samsung spinpoint f1 1tb

[RussianHAXOR]

I don't understand why this is even warm when you can get a Western Digital 1TB for $240 at newegg all day.

1. The one @ Fry's has double the Cache
2. Not everyone wants a GP drive
3. Seagates have a 5 year warranty over WD's 3

WD
Average Latency 5.6ms

Seagate
Average Latency 4.16ms

[EnderW]

1. The one @ Fry's has double the Cache
2. Not everyone wants a GP drive
3. Seagates have a 5 year warranty over WD's 3

WD
Average Latency 5.6ms

Seagate
Average Latency 4.16ms
1) As I already stated, the speed difference is minimal and not important if you're just using the drive for storage. Both are considerably slower than the 7K1000.
2) :confused: And not everyone wants a Seagate, what's your point?
3) True, but how many times have you had a drive fail after 3 years?

re: latency, see 1

[EnderW]

you mean samsung spinpoint f1 1tb
I haven't read any reviews of that drive, but I'd be surprised if it's faster than the 7K1000.

edit: I did take a quick look at Tom's Hardware, but that is hardly the place to go for accurate information. I'll wait until StorageReview reviews it.

[Blackforge]

I haven't read any reviews of that drive, but I'd be surprised if it's faster than the 7K1000.

edit: I did take a quick look at Tom's Hardware, but that is hardly the place to go for accurate information. I'll wait until StorageReview reviews it.

StorageReview reviewed the Enterprise version of it. The ES.2 model.

[gesicht]

if it is a 7200.11 they are wonderful drives. i have a 500gb one very fast for the price.

[EnderW]

StorageReview reviewed the Enterprise version of it. The ES.2 model.
I was referring to the Samsung Spinpoint F1

[xiiixiii]

Got 2 @ Fry's Brokaw San Jose.
They gave me the business about 1 per person when their ad says 2.
The manager was cool and rung me up for the other on another register.
$254. and change per drive. Not bad.

Why didn't you mention this to me earlier. I had same problem at my store too (Palo Alto). I referenced the ad and cashier said okay I'll have to ring you up separate. Not too much of an issue if I was using two different credit cards but I was using company credit card so I had to wait there for manager override on the second purchase.

[gramarye]

This deal is back up: http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5478279

[squares]

Looks like some great prices.

[OlIv0rIolI]

got one, wish there weren't the 1 per house limit

[StillFunkyB]

got one, wish there weren't the 1 per house limit

With RAID almost a standard feature on motherboards these days you would think they would allow 2.

Guess that makes too much sense.

[CompuDrew]

Also available in store for this price (a least in the So-Cal stores) through Tuesday February 26. Also one per household, but you can just go through the line a couple times if you need more. ;)

[gramarye]

Here's what today's ad says: (maybe they read your posts!) ;)

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[Ockie]

With RAID almost a standard feature on motherboards these days you would think they would allow 2.

Guess that makes too much sense.

You can purchase more than one if you are clever. But yes, I only buy hdd's in pairs or groups, saves on shipping and makes things less complicated for me :)