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    Seagate 1.5TB USB 2.0 FREEAGENT External Hard Drive - $109.99 + free shipping at dell.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Jun 10, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey all!
    dell.com has:
    the Seagate 1.5TB USB 2.0 FREEAGENT External Hard Drive for $109.99 after $40 instant discount w/ free shipping

    Pay with Dell Preferred Account and receive an additional 3% discount - select “Credit Card” as payment option to see the deal

    For 1.5TB this is a decent deal, you decide! ;)

    Linky: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10495476-1547706-

    The Seagate 1.5TB USB 2.0 FREEAGENT External Hard Drive features Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps and Spindle Speed 7200 rpm.

    Store all your photos, music, videos, and documents with the powerful yet simple Seagate FreeAgent Desk storage solution. The FreeAgent Desk storage solution includes easy-to-use software that helps keep your information safe and private with automatic backup and encryption of your important files and folders. Environmentally smart utilities help save energy by putting your FreeAgent drive in sleep mode once it has been idle for 15 minutes. Its design is sleek and modern, so you can take advantage of its flexibility to lie on its side or stand upright to maximize your workspace. Count on the FreeAgent Desk storage solution to store and safeguard everything on your PC - and to look really good doing it.

    Specs:
    • Form Factor: 3.5"
    • Capacity: 1.5 TB
    • Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
    • Interface Transfer Rate :480 Mbps
    • Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
    • Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB
    • Vertical stand
    • 1 x USB cable
    • Included AC adapter
    • Power adapter
    • Drivers & Utilities
    • OS Required:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
    • Service & Support: 5 years warranty
    • Limited warranty - 5 years
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    Hope this helps someone!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 10, 2009
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Nice deal for a ton of backup storage.
     
    atbnet, Jun 11, 2009
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  3. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Awesome! :cool: A great drive for backups and such. :)
     
    booboo12, Jun 11, 2009
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    Nice find Cin'.
     
    4451235, Jun 11, 2009
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  5. Cin'

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    Thanks, guys :D

    I checked around..that's a decent price..Costco has it for $139 :D

    Nice amount of storage on this....if you need something this size..*go for it* :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 11, 2009
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Why couldn't they have added eSATA?
     
    ScifiMike12, Jun 11, 2009
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  7. Cin'

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    I don't know...it should be a norm..but alas..still nicely priced. ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 11, 2009
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  8. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Not a bad deal at all. Just the hard drive alone costs $130 from newegg.
     
    David, Jun 11, 2009
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  9. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    I purchased one of these at $139.99 from Costco minus a $30.00 coupon that Costco had sent me, bringing the price down to $109.99, but I returned it after reading about major reliability problems with the 1.5 TB drive.

    It's a great price (thanks, Cin!) , but not sure about how great a deal it is when the drives are so prone to failure.

    In any event, I returned mine so would be interested to hear feedback on this drive from NBR forum participants.
     
    built, Jun 11, 2009
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  10. Cin'

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    Yes, it would be nice to hear...I'm sure this will work out for someone! I looked at a review online..and as always with reviews ~ it had it's *pros and cons*, like all products do! ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 11, 2009
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