External Hard drive - Blu-ray Forum

garlad · 09-25-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi!

I'm looking for an external hard drive - USB powered is a must! // 500gb // Cheap

Any suggestions on where I can buy? Any good websites for this kinda thing??

Thanks!

mikejet · 09-25-2009, 01:36 PM

If you were in the US yeah. Shipping to Ireland might make it not worth it.

garlad · 09-25-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

If you were in the US yeah. Shipping to Ireland might make it not worth it.

Damn.. what price are we talking? before shipping?

Johnny Vinyl · 09-25-2009, 01:39 PM

Standard External HDD or Portable?

John

garlad · 09-25-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Standard External HDD or Portable?

John

mikejet · 09-25-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by garlad

Damn.. what price are we talking? before shipping?

$108.50 USD

Johnny Vinyl · 09-25-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

$108.50 USD

Good price Mike!

At Costco Canada the WD 500GB Passport is $159.99CDN.

John

garlad · 09-25-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

$108.50 USD

So that is actually similar to here..

$108 is €73 and I can find one online (pixmania.ie) for €69 (shipping is €13)

So I guess it's not much better looking State side for something like this.

Perhaps some European guys can suggest a website?? Can anyone beat €69?? (before shipping)

xtop · 09-25-2009, 01:58 PM

http://pricewatch.com/browse/hard_re...ives/usb_500gb

not sure how shipping is going to work out for ya, but i always use pricewatch to find me cheap computer stuff

garlad · 09-25-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

http://pricewatch.com/browse/hard_re...ives/usb_500gb

not sure how shipping is going to work out for ya, but i always use pricewatch to find me cheap computer stuff

Cool thanks.. I will check out that site in more detail when I get home.

Are there many there that are USB powered? I guess it is that that makes them more expensive that the power supply adapter ones? But so much better!

b0bby · 09-25-2009, 02:05 PM

hi garlad! i see you need more space for pr0n? too bad you don't live here...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822149090

89.99 free shipping no taxes + usb powered like you asked

gl finding something similar over there and gl to villa.

edit: it may be cheaper for you to get a 2.5 external enclosure for like ~10-15 maybe and then buy a 500gb 2.5 for ~60 and make your own usb powered HDD.

Sussudio · 09-25-2009, 02:05 PM

Seagate Freeagent Go's are USB powered AND come with 5 year warranty's....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-341-_-Product

69.99 AND free shipping (probably not outside of US though)...and it's only 320 GB...

garlad · 09-25-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by b0bby

hi garlad! i see you need more space for pr0n? too bad you don't live here...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822149090

89.99 free shipping no taxes + usb powered like you asked

gl finding something similar over there and gl to villa.

edit: it may be cheaper for you to get a 2.5 external enclosure for like ~10-15 maybe and then buy a 500gb 2.5 for ~60 and make your own usb powered HDD.

Uh oh.. Caught red handed!!

Thanks for the link..

And Villa don’t need luck.. Havent lost a game since the first day of the season in All competitions! In fact, have WON every game since!

Rovers this weekend, another three points

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Seagate Freeagent Go's are USB powered AND come with 5 year warranty's....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-341-_-Product

69.99 AND free shipping (maybe not outside of US though) for a 320 GB

Cheers for the link Suss!

It's hardly free shipping to me over here, but I will check it out.. Ya never know!

I have been putting off getting one for ages.. Laptop is full with music (Yes, MUSIC b0bby) plus will use it for the PS3 too..

b0bby · 09-25-2009, 02:20 PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-500G...3888342&sr=8-2

free shipping amazon UK. 70 quid

edit: oh idk if ireland counts lol

garlad · 09-25-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by b0bby

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-500G...3888342&sr=8-2

free shipping amazon UK. 70 quid

edit: oh idk if ireland counts lol

Cheers for the link, but that comes to €91.. Maybe pixmania.ie is actually the way to go!

I also don’t think amazon.co.uk deliver electronics to Ireland.. But, I was able to get further than normal on this occasion at the checkout so perhaps that rule doesn’t apply anymore?

b0bby · 09-25-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by garlad

Cheers for the link, but that comes to €91.. Maybe pixmania.ie is actually the way to go!

I also don’t think amazon.co.uk deliver electronics to Ireland.. But, I was able to get further than normal on this occasion at the checkout so perhaps that rule doesn’t apply anymore?

u guys get ripped off a lot for electronics. i remember i had to buy my dutch mates puter parts even with customs it was a lot cheaper than anything over there.

garlad · 09-25-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by b0bby

u guys get ripped off a lot for electronics. i remember i had to buy my dutch mates puter parts even with customs it was a lot cheaper than anything over there.

Yep, we sure do.. It's ridiculous at times.

I cannot find that offer on pixmania now, must be finished!

Got to start looking again now..

Thanks for your help anyway guys!

brettallica · 09-25-2009, 02:58 PM

Just out of curiosity, are you willing to "sacrifice" two USB ports to power your new external drive? Many (but not all) of these drives are set up to run off of two USB ports. There are some that can use FireWire, which might be a good option if your USB port options are slim. Just some things to think about...

garlad · 09-25-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

Just out of curiosity, are you willing to "sacrifice" two USB ports to power your new external drive? Many (but not all) of these drives are set up to run off of two USB ports. There are some that can use FireWire, which might be a good option if your USB port options are slim. Just some things to think about...

I've never seen a drive like the one I want that needs two usb ports to power it.. Of my many friends who have them they all just use the one usb port, so not worried about that! Cheers for the heads up though!

brettallica · 09-25-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by garlad

I've never seen a drive like the one I want that needs two usb ports to power it.. Of my many friends who have them they all just use the one usb port, so not worried about that! Cheers for the heads up though!

Very good then. I just wanted to make sure you get what you want! LaCie makes some pretty solid drives, but I think the price point is a little higher than what you're looking to spend.

09-25-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	External Hard drive Hi! I'm looking for an external hard drive - USB powered is a must! // 500gb // Cheap Any suggestions on where I can buy? Any good websites for this kinda thing?? Thanks!

09-25-2009, 02:05 PM	#12
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Seagate Freeagent Go's are USB powered AND come with 5 year warranty's.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-341-_-Product 69.99 AND free shipping (probably not outside of US though)...and it's only 320 GB... Last edited by Sussudio; 09-25-2009 at 02:11 PM.

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09-25-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	If you were in the US yeah. Shipping to Ireland might make it not worth it.

09-25-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Standard External HDD or Portable? John

09-25-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	http://pricewatch.com/browse/hard_re...ives/usb_500gb not sure how shipping is going to work out for ya, but i always use pricewatch to find me cheap computer stuff

09-25-2009, 02:05 PM	#11
b0bby Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:153	hi garlad! i see you need more space for pr0n? too bad you don't live here... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822149090 89.99 free shipping no taxes + usb powered like you asked gl finding something similar over there and gl to villa. edit: it may be cheaper for you to get a 2.5 external enclosure for like ~10-15 maybe and then buy a 500gb 2.5 for ~60 and make your own usb powered HDD.

09-25-2009, 02:20 PM	#14
b0bby Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:153	http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-500G...3888342&sr=8-2 free shipping amazon UK. 70 quid edit: oh idk if ireland counts lol

09-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#18
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Just out of curiosity, are you willing to "sacrifice" two USB ports to power your new external drive? Many (but not all) of these drives are set up to run off of two USB ports. There are some that can use FireWire, which might be a good option if your USB port options are slim. Just some things to think about...

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