Verbatim 160GB USB Hard Drive for $39.99 Shipped After Rebate

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can someone please tell me why i would buy a small 160gb for 44 when i can buy a 1TB usb drive for 89.00?
 
And this only spins at 5400RPM. I was hoping for a faster spin speed for that little storage.
 
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Mortiki said:
can someone please tell me why i would buy a small 160gb for 44 when i can buy a 1TB usb drive for 89.00?
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Sure, it's b/c this is a "portable" hard drive, which means it is using the standard 2.5" laptop hard drive, which does not need a power cord, and runs purely off of USB2.0. It also fits in your pocket, making it very lightweight and portable.

However, at 27.5 cents per GB, this is not really a deal for 2.5" external portable drives. It should be priced at under 20 cents per GB to be a good deal. For example this drive here. It's a 500GB 2.5" portable drive for $95 shipped, which runs to 19cents a GB. This drive has been offered for as low as $78, which makes it 15.6 cents a GB.

Please don't compare laptop external drives (2.5") to desktop external drives (3.5"), which are cheaper, but heavier and larger and not very portable.

PEACE!!
 
Tn1kinobe said:
Sure, it's b/c this is a "portable" hard drive, which means it is using the standard 2.5" laptop hard drive, which does not need a power cord, and runs purely off of USB2.0. It also fits in your pocket, making it very lightweight and portable.

Please don't compare laptop external drives (2.5") to desktop external drives (3.5"), which are cheaper, but heavier and larger and not very portable.

PEACE!!
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I have the Seagate FreeAgent Go 500GB (I think that's the most GB you'll get running off with only a USB cord.. and I recommend using a Y-shaped USB cord, using two USB ports for more power) in blue. I got a deal a while back for $70 shipped. I love it. Sure I can get the 1TB for $90 but I'm not always near an outlet (those need to be plugged into a wall to be powered) when I'm out with my laptop. :]
 
so is this thing like the size of a thumb drive?

Tn1kinobe said:
Sure, it's b/c this is a "portable" hard drive, which means it is using the standard 2.5" laptop hard drive, which does not need a power cord, and runs purely off of USB2.0. It also fits in your pocket, making it very lightweight and portable.

However, at 27.5 cents per GB, this is not really a deal for 2.5" external portable drives. It should be priced at under 20 cents per GB to be a good deal. For example this drive here. It's a 500GB 2.5" portable drive for $95 shipped, which runs to 19cents a GB. This drive has been offered for as low as $78, which makes it 15.6 cents a GB.

Please don't compare laptop external drives (2.5") to desktop external drives (3.5"), which are cheaper, but heavier and larger and not very portable.

PEACE!!
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I cant tell how big is this critter?
 
spydo3x said:
I cant tell how big is this critter?
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From the item description:

Unit Dimensions - 3.38 in. X 5.38 in. X 0.63 in. (86 mm X 137 mm X 16 mm)
Unit Weight - 5.2 oz (147 g)


It's a laptop hard drive in an external case. Some people still call them pocket drives.

This would be a good deal if you're looking for a non-SATA laptop drive. Just crack open the case, remove the drive, and install it. I've already done so with 2 like this that I got last year for $30 each. And, yes, it voids the warranty, so proceed with caution.
 
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