160GB USB HD $29 after rebates - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2006-07-06, 11:38 AM

Hell of a deal if you need a drive for backup, or extra storage.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ct_code=339113

there were a bunch left in Reno earlier. you can call and ask, and aparently they will hold it for you...

Kevin M · 2006-07-06, 11:47 AM

That's tempting. How long do the rebates usually take Dean?

Nick Koan · 2006-07-06, 12:14 PM

USB? [whineyvoice]But I want my data now[/whineyvoice]

sperry · 2006-07-06, 12:18 PM

I'd pay 10 times that much if it was a portable laptop sized drive powered by USB alone.

Dean · 2006-07-06, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

That's tempting. How long do the rebates usually take Dean?

Form says 10-12 rebates, but these are eRebates, and thiose have been coming pretty sone after the return period expires. Nothing to mail, or cut out.

$118 out the door, $80 rebates. The rest is tax.

Dean · 2006-07-06, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

USB? [whineyvoice]But I want my data now[/whineyvoice]

USB 2.0 is fine for backups, and spare storage.

I am reccomending people get USB drives and do backups and trade back and forth with a friend or family member so their backups are "off-site".

I know one guy that has 2 or 3 USB drives, and takes them back and forth to work so there is always one or two "off-site".

Kevin M · 2006-07-06, 12:39 PM

Groovy. I'll swing by on my way home to see if any are left.

Kevin M · 2006-07-06, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

USB 2.0 is fine for backups, and spare storage.

I am reccomending people get USB drives and do backups and trade back and forth with a friend or family member so their backups are "off-site".

I know one guy that has 2 or 3 USB drives, and takes them back and forth to work so there is always one or two "off-site".

That's basically what this will be for me. Backup for my current 110G external and 30 or so on my laptop.

Dean · 2006-07-06, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Groovy. I'll swing by on my way home to see if any are left.

Call and have them "hold" one for you. They had a shelf full of them that they were doing that for.

Kevin M · 2006-07-06, 04:12 PM

Son of a... I forgot to stop by on the way home from work and grab one. If anybody else is going, get 2 and I will fork over the $118 next time you see me. Provided I get a receipt for the rebate.

Dean · 2006-07-06, 04:44 PM

Get back in you damn Miata, and go get one. If they are out, tell them you called earlier and whoever you talked to said they would put one on "hold" under the front counter for you.

Kevin M · 2006-07-06, 04:52 PM

No. It's hot, and I don't feel like actually making extra effort to acquire a hard drive I don't really need, good deal or not.

tysonK · 2006-07-06, 05:49 PM

it's just a hard drive.
life goes on.

ScottyS · 2006-07-07, 01:10 PM

USB 2.0 is pretty fast, if somewhat annoying to use on multiple systems if you like to map the same letters.....

Personally, I'm sold on 2.5" lappy drives for portable storage. The trick for USB-only power is to purchase a slow-rpm drive and put it in a case yourself.....I've got one that I use for my National Geographic TOPO! software --- every USGS 7.5' quadrangle map for AK, OR, ID, WY, CA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, and NM is on it. Truly a cartographic marvel.

sperry · 2006-07-07, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

USB 2.0 is pretty fast, if somewhat annoying to use on multiple systems if you like to map the same letters.....

Personally, I'm sold on 2.5" lappy drives for portable storage. The trick for USB-only power is to purchase a slow-rpm drive and put it in a case yourself.....I've got one that I use for my National Geographic TOPO! software --- every USGS 7.5' quadrangle map for AK, OR, ID, WY, CA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, and NM is on it. Truly a cartographic marvel.

I grabbed an 80GB laptop USB2.0 drive for my trip to Montreal. Small, light, robust... it pretty much kicks ass, but since I don't think it ever spins down, it really seems to *destroy* my battery life.

Too bad the 120GB drives were sold out everywhere, or I would have sprung for the larger drive... that's what I get for shopping last minute before my trip.

ScottyS · 2006-07-07, 01:24 PM

Newegg's got a couple 160's at 5400rpm for ~$210 --- add ~$20 for a good enclosure, and you're set.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148073

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145658

That's the enclosure I use. I think I had to shim the drive a little if I remember right, but I've had zero issues with the chipset and interface hardware (usually what kills an otherwise good case).

If you get spooked about using only one USB cable for power on a 5400rpm drive, it provides the ability to use a second USB port for power only.

2006-07-06, 11:38 AM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	160GB USB HD $29 after rebates Hell of a deal if you need a drive for backup, or extra storage. http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ct_code=339113 there were a bunch left in Reno earlier. you can call and ask, and aparently they will hold it for you... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2006-07-06 at 11:43 AM.

2006-07-06, 11:47 AM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	That's tempting. How long do the rebates usually take Dean? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-07-06, 12:14 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	USB? [whineyvoice]But I want my data now[/whineyvoice] __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-07-06, 12:18 PM	#4
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I'd pay 10 times that much if it was a portable laptop sized drive powered by USB alone. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-07-06, 12:39 PM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Groovy. I'll swing by on my way home to see if any are left. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-07-06, 04:12 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Son of a... I forgot to stop by on the way home from work and grab one. If anybody else is going, get 2 and I will fork over the $118 next time you see me. Provided I get a receipt for the rebate. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-07-06, 04:44 PM	#11
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Get back in you damn Miata, and go get one. If they are out, tell them you called earlier and whoever you talked to said they would put one on "hold" under the front counter for you. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-07-06, 04:52 PM	#12
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	No. It's hot, and I don't feel like actually making extra effort to acquire a hard drive I don't really need, good deal or not. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-07-06, 05:49 PM	#13
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	it's just a hard drive. life goes on. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2006-07-07, 01:10 PM	#14
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	USB 2.0 is pretty fast, if somewhat annoying to use on multiple systems if you like to map the same letters..... Personally, I'm sold on 2.5" lappy drives for portable storage. The trick for USB-only power is to purchase a slow-rpm drive and put it in a case yourself.....I've got one that I use for my National Geographic TOPO! software --- every USGS 7.5' quadrangle map for AK, OR, ID, WY, CA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, and NM is on it. Truly a cartographic marvel. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2006-07-07, 01:24 PM	#16
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Newegg's got a couple 160's at 5400rpm for ~$210 --- add ~$20 for a good enclosure, and you're set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148073 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145658 That's the enclosure I use. I think I had to shim the drive a little if I remember right, but I've had zero issues with the chipset and interface hardware (usually what kills an otherwise good case). If you get spooked about using only one USB cable for power on a 5400rpm drive, it provides the ability to use a second USB port for power only. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert Last edited by ScottyS; 2006-07-07 at 01:26 PM. Reason: adding...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Brand New Compaq for cheap!!! W/DVD+-RW, 512Mb, 160gb	Dean	Off Topic Chat	8	2005-07-03 11:08 PM