Anyone have any experience with a refurbished Hard Drive?

[digitalfilmlover]

Considering getting one for my laptop only because it's so cheap. If anyone has any thoughts, please share.

[beefytwinkie]

I am currently using one (Western Digital purchased on eBay) and it is working great. They should be fine. Most of the time they even come with the manufacturer's warranty. Most people don't like the word "refurbished" and feel that word is analogous to "ticking time bomb" so if you feel like you need piece of mind, just go with a brand new drive for a few bucks more.

[brettallica]

This is a very applicable thread for me right now. Good call!

[digitalfilmlover]

Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

I am currently using one (Western Digital purchased on eBay) and it is working great. They should be fine. Most of the time they even come with the manufacturer's warranty. Most people don't like the word "refurbished" and feel that word is analogous to "ticking time bomb" so if you feel like you need piece of mind, just go with a brand new drive for a few bucks more.

Thanks for the comments. In my experience, hard drives that are brand new can be just as faulty. But, I'm sensing the most important thing is to get one with a warranty.