View Full Version : Maxtor Basics 500GB External Hard Drive 159.95
kevintrue
Feb 21st, 2008, 08:41 PM
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10088339&catid=20238&logon=&langid=EN
antibact
Feb 21st, 2008, 09:59 PM
Western Digital MyBook Home Edition, 500GB, USB/FW400/eSATA, $139 in store
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10306518
And I know, not everyone has a Costco membership, but for the price difference and the other offer of a $25 gift card, you may as well get one.
Dota
Feb 21st, 2008, 10:03 PM
not hot.
willy
Feb 21st, 2008, 10:05 PM
This is very cold for a 500GB external HD ...
1. It's regular price at BB
2. Most other brands are often below $130
3. 1 year warranty only
4. Let's break it down ... $100 can get you a WD 500 with 3-year warranty. That means you are paying $60 for an USB 2.0 enclosure. For this price, you should be able to get a very nice USB 2.0 + 1394 or eSATA enclosure.
5. Maxtor .... ewwww
It's so cold, I don't even bother to post the pic ...
RTM
Feb 21st, 2008, 10:28 PM
As mentioned above - cold.
Costco has the 500GB MyBook drive for < $130 which is a good 15% less... and as also mentioned, even homebrew external drive/case solutions are possible for less.
Rob
Cisco KId
Feb 22nd, 2008, 12:04 AM
picked up the maxtor one touch 4 for 123 tax in 500gb external and rated the fastest 500 from reviews I have seen comparing it to the WD mybook 500 as well. usb 2.0 only no firewire or esata but a great deal at 123 tax in. i just gotta open box still lol
B Foxtrot
Feb 22nd, 2008, 12:48 AM
Western Digital MyBook Home Edition, 500GB, USB/FW400/eSATA, $139 in store
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10306518
And I know, not everyone has a Costco membership, but for the price difference and the other offer of a $25 gift card, you may as well get one.
maybe in store.. online shows $149
scottt57
Feb 24th, 2008, 01:41 PM
maybe in store.. online shows $149
Saw the WB 500 gb at Costco NE Calgary for $135. Waiting to see what kind of "Dell Days of Deals" has to offer first.
Barayolayosa
Feb 24th, 2008, 01:43 PM
OP must have made a mistake... it's not even on sale!!
i-nfiniti
Feb 24th, 2008, 02:12 PM
wow get this moved to COLD DEAD DEALS
i bought 500 gigs last feb for 120 external from FS...