WD Caviar Green 1TB

[Krynj]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...rives-_-L0C-_-22136317

With promo code:
EMCLPNL29

Other good deals:
http://promotions.newegg.com/N...der-_-Moredeals&cm_lm=

 

[BlueWeasel]

ZZF has the same OEM drive for $88.50 with free shipping.
ZZF Link

I ordered from Newegg, though, using the promo code as shipping is only 1 day to me.

 

[skyking]

Let us know how the packaging is.

 

[Praetor]

Meh. In for 2.

 

[JonathanYoung]

Amazon also has it for $88.50 w/ free shipping, and no tax in CA.

http://www.amazon.com/Western-...&qid=1237681871&sr=8-1

 

[frostedflakes]

Man, storage has become so cheap. I'm tempted to pick up a 1TB drive, but I can't imagine ever using most of that space. I have a 160GB drive for my media that's only like 1/3 full.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Man, storage has become so cheap. I'm tempted to pick up a 1TB drive, but I can't imagine ever using most of that space. I have a 160GB drive for my media that's only like 1/3 full.

Yeah, Im tempted to buy it because the price is so good. I have no need for it because i have several 500GB lol :/

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: skyking
Let us know how the packaging is.

Will certainly do. Main reason I tend to go with Newegg is because of their Memphis warehouse, which means overnight delivery for me. I don't ever recall having packaging issues with other OEM drives shipped from that warehouse.

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: skyking
Let us know how the packaging is.

Will certainly do. Main reason I tend to go with Newegg is because of their Memphis warehouse, which means overnight delivery for me. I don't ever recall having packaging issues with other OEM drives shipped from that warehouse.

That's cool. the rest of us have had a mixed bag of shipping quality. Sucks to need your warranty.
I went with ZZF for two a couple of days ago.

 

[Old Hippie]

I went with ZZF this time.

$86.73 after MS CB and I really like those nifty foam containers. :thumbsup:

 

[BlueWeasel]

Got the drive yesterday (ordered on Friday). The OEM drive was wrapped in a heavy layer of bubble wrap surrounded with the heavy paper wrapping in a small box. The drive did move around just slightly when shaking the box. I've not had a chance to test it but I was satisfied with the packaging.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Man, storage has become so cheap. I'm tempted to pick up a 1TB drive, but I can't imagine ever using most of that space. I have a 160GB drive for my media that's only like 1/3 full.

rip all your dvds and data discs to .iso files. if you have more than a handful, thatll fill it up quick

 

[Evadman]

Is there a WD "I hate the Earth" version that is super fast, but sucks lots of energy? I want speed! Thanks tho OP, I'm in for one.

 

[MattressTester]

I ordered one of these a few weeks ago when it was $89 w/FS as a one-day Shocker. Mine shipped from TN and was packed very well - two layers of heavy bubble wrap, secured with tape and packed in a fairly large box with a lot of crumpled kraft paper. I see complaints about how they pack OEM drives. Mine arrived in perfect condition and I'm not sure how they could have made it any better.

 

[mooseracing]

The past year I've ordered about 50 or more HD's through NewEgg. My only complaint is on orders of only 1-5, they have a layer of bubble wrap around the drive, but nothing in the box to keep the drive (wrapped up) from flying back and fourth.

When you order 10 and more at a time they come in the styrafoam holders they get from the manufactures, so they are nice and secure.

That being said I have only warrentied about 3 for DOA through Newegg in this past year.

 

[smackababy]

NM, misread the add. >_<

 

[ZappDogg]

In for one, thanks OP.

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: mooseracing
The past year I've ordered about 50 or more HD's through NewEgg. My only complaint is on orders of only 1-5, they have a layer of bubble wrap around the drive, but nothing in the box to keep the drive (wrapped up) from flying back and fourth.

When you order 10 and more at a time they come in the styrafoam holders they get from the manufactures, so they are nice and secure.

That being said I have only warrentied about 3 for DOA through Newegg in this past year.

I wish I could afford to buy 10 or more at a time without feeling guilty about spending that much.

 

[skyking]

Mine came in from ZZF in the nifty foam coffins.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Evadman
Is there a WD "I hate the Earth" version that is super fast, but sucks lots of energy? I want speed! Thanks tho OP, I'm in for one.

Yes, it's the western digital caviar black

 

[kreactor]

green = slow

have one of these drives in the acomdata external (no fan, aluminum cooling only case), the spinup/cataloging takes awhile when used in conjuction w/ the wd digital media player

 

[Krynj]

I have one as well, and yes, they're not the fastest drives, but damn good for storage.

 

[child of wonder]

They're plenty fast in a RAID 5 array (with TLER on) for 1080p media network streaming.

 

[ZappDogg]

Not sure where the "slow" argument is coming from, they work great!

 

[Jack Flash]

I refuse to buy another HDD until the $80 shipped Spinpoint F1 1TB deal I missed comes back on the Egg.