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Deal or No deal?

Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by txp135, Nov 27, 2005.

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Looks like a deal, seagate notebook hdd for $70+tax after rebate.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7218307&type=product&cmp=++&id=1114638523891

The information link says that it's 5400rpm, but googled it and found out that it's only 4200rpm. This is not the first time I see items listed with incorrect info, but is there a trend of misinfo to lure ppl who aren't pay attention?

txp135, Nov 27, 2005

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Well, the picture of the box clearly says "5400 RPM", so I'm going to wager that it is indeed a 5400RPM drive.

So although I have seen some inaccuracies in Best Buy's information before, I don't think this is one of them.

lowlymarine, Nov 27, 2005

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You are right about the picture, I didn't click on it before! But look at this link from the manufacturer http://www.seagate.com/cda/products/discsales/marketing/detail/1,1081,673,00.html

txp135, Nov 27, 2005

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