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Seagate Expansion Desktop Hard Drive 8TB HDD External for $199.99+FS

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Jul 12th, 2021 6:52 am
RayZzz [OP]
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Jul 12th, 2021 6:52 am

[Newegg] Seagate Expansion Desktop Hard Drive 8TB HDD External for $199.99+FS

There is a discount for Seagate Expansion Desktop Hard Drive 8TB HDD External on Newegg.
  • Safely store photos, movies, designs, files, games and more with 16TB of storage space
  • Engineered for compatibility with Windows computers and laptops, Playstations, and Xbox
  • Functionality is simplified by allowing easy drag and drop for seamless usage
  • Quick and easy setup, simply connect the USB into your Windows computer for automatic recognition, no installation required!
  • Have peace in mind with a free 1-year limited warranty
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Jul 12th, 2021 8:04 am
CFRTim
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Jul 12th, 2021 8:04 am

Did I miss something?
Got this for $139 at Stooples over a year ago.
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Jul 12th, 2021 8:05 am
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Jul 12th, 2021 8:05 am

I wouldn't touch this unless you really need a drive right now. Reviews also say they run hot, and that would corroborate my experience with a 2 TB version of this drive, which failed on me after just a couple of years. I guess it's probably also an SMR drive.

Is there a drive shortage right now?
Jul 12th, 2021 8:49 am
lubs2001
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Jul 12th, 2021 8:49 am

Costco regularly sells the 8TB WD MyBook for $184.99 online with free shipping. I've previously purchased these from them for $154.99 after a $30 discount (Nov 2020) and $179.99 (April 2020). It does go in and out of stock, but they currently have some right now. I just ordered a third. These should also be CMR drives.

https://www.costco.ca/.product.1880080.html
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Jul 12th, 2021 9:48 am
orb2k
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Jul 12th, 2021 9:48 am

lubs2001 wrote: ↑ Costco regularly sells the 8TB WD MyBook for $184.99 online with free shipping. I've previously purchased these from them for $154.99 after a $30 discount (Nov 2020) and $179.99 (April 2020). It does go in and out of stock, but they currently have some right now. I just ordered a third. These should also be CMR drives.

https://www.costco.ca/.product.1880080.html
do they have these in store? I need to back up my data ASAP. I can't wait till Wednesday.
Jul 12th, 2021 10:30 am
lubs2001
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Jul 12th, 2021 10:30 am

orb2k wrote: ↑ do they have these in store? I need to back up my data ASAP. I can't wait till Wednesday.
They have in the past for $179.99. Whether they’re in stock at any given location, I’m not sure.
Jul 12th, 2021 10:44 am
cheaper_than_cheap
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Jul 12th, 2021 10:44 am

orb2k wrote: ↑ do they have these in store? I need to back up my data ASAP. I can't wait till Wednesday.
Yes, $174.99 around here
Jul 12th, 2021 12:54 pm
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Jul 12th, 2021 12:54 pm

mchowet wrote: ↑SMR?
Yes. You usually find a Barracuda in these enclosures.

Barracuda Pro or Exos is in the 10TB.
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Jul 12th, 2021 1:35 pm
Dread_Mannequin
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Jul 12th, 2021 1:35 pm

8TB likely to have SMR drive in it, these are also now considered a previous gen of Seagates external drives as there is a new version out now.
As far as I can tell the only real change is that it comes in a new style of case. The new case is much better airflow than this version.
There is a drive shortage at the moment, but I wouldn't touch this one.
Jul 12th, 2021 2:16 pm
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Jul 12th, 2021 2:16 pm

Just built my server cabinet, but would rather wait for a 10TB CMR.... I have good experience with Seagate and have been using my current 10TB drive for past 2 years torrenting 24/7 and serving Plex files.

Black Friday it is.
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Jul 12th, 2021 2:39 pm
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Jul 12th, 2021 2:39 pm

lubs2001 wrote: ↑ Costco regularly sells the 8TB WD MyBook for $184.99 online with free shipping. I've previously purchased these from them for $154.99 after a $30 discount (Nov 2020) and $179.99 (April 2020). It does go in and out of stock, but they currently have some right now. I just ordered a third. These should also be CMR drives.

https://www.costco.ca/.product.1880080.html
They've had them in store for as low as $125 at times too.
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Jul 21st, 2021 12:40 pm
setlist
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Jul 21st, 2021 12:40 pm

My Synology NAS just started alarming because one of my 5 drives in a 1-drive fault tolerance set up has completely degraded so I don't have the luxury of waiting for a deal, etc. The minimum replacement size I need is 8TB. Before I pull the trigger on this, does anyone have any alternatives they'd recommend instead?
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