64MB USB 2.0 Quick Drive at OfficeMax BM for $10 After Rebate

[Hookem180b]

Just picked this up. Nice smaller USB drive. I had to talk to a customer service agent to get it, as they had no on-display inventory. You also gotta use this link for the rebate, since it's not in the paper rebate book:

http://images.officemax.com/pdf/2003_07BTS/ECash.pdf

I'm a newb, so don't hurt me. This is my first find.

 

[TheToOTaLL]

Got a SKU #?

 

[Hawk]

It's nice, USB 2.0 and everything, thanks for posting it.

Oh okay, my bad.

 

[KarmaWahoo]

Originally posted by: TheToOTaLL
Got a SKU #?

Since it's "in-store" *only*... SKU is N/A

From Rebate form:

Purchase a MicroAdvantage 64MB Quick Drive and Receive a $10.00 Rebate

 

[Tab]

Is it really USB 2.0?

 

[Hawk]

Yeah...well, the packaging says so, and it *seemed* fast, I don't know how to test it though.

Packaging said "high speed usb" and "up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1" and "usb 2.0"

Also comes with a USB 2.0 extension cable.

 

[zaph]

I picked one up earlier today as well.
In the circular no mention is made of it being USB2.0, but the stock in the store is USB2.0.
SKU from in-store receipt: 852855110713.
$29.99 less 10.00 IR less 10.00 MIR= 9.99

Widows XP sees it as USB2.0 in a 2.0 port, and warns you that it will operate at slower speeds when you plug it into a USB1.1 port.

 

[Ionizer86]

Sweeten the deal: use the Omax $10 off $10 on it to make it FAR.

It's USB2. I tested its read and write at about ~4500KB/s. It's faster than all my other USB memory thingies except my Lexar 128MB Jumpdrive, which is 6000+KB/s.

 

[Research]

Widows XP sees it as USB2.0 in a 2.0 port, and warns you that it will operate at slower speeds when you plug it into a USB1.1 port.

Even for USB 2.0 port, it gives the same message!

 

[rawfishz]

Originally posted by: KarmaWahoo

Originally posted by: TheToOTaLL
Got a SKU #?

Since it's "in-store" *only*... SKU is N/A

From Rebate form:

Purchase a MicroAdvantage 64MB Quick Drive and Receive a $10.00 Rebate

even though its "in store" only, you still can find the SKU from your receipt...

a sku is easy to check out which store has it instock.

 

[JoeShmoe85]

i just got one today too, sweet deal! pretty happy with it..came with a usb extention cord, plus it's usb 2 so it beats those lexar 10 dollar deals

 

[KarmaWahoo]

Originally posted by: TheToOTaLL
Got a SKU #?

Originally posted by: KarmaWahoo
Since it's "in-store" *only*... SKU is N/A

Originally posted by: rawfishz
even though its "in store" only, you still can find the SKU from your receipt...

a sku is easy to check out which store has it instock.

The receipt shows the UPC code (852855110713 as reported by Zaph). Unless you have access to OD inventory system... the SKU (6-digit item #) is NO LONGER found on "the website" and thusly, you cannot check with stores in your area.

 

[allisolm]

The receipt shows the UPC code (852855110713 as reported by Zaph). Unless you have access to OD inventory system... the SKU (6-digit item #) is NO LONGER found on "the website" and thusly, you cannot check with stores in your area.

Hmmmm....I pick up the phone, call the store, and ask if they have any of SKU # such-and-such thusly checking with stores in my area even tough the SKU is NO LONGER found on the "website". Works for me.

 

[zaph]

Research:
I do not get the slow speed warning that you do when i use the device in a true 2.0 port, maybe you are having a hardware or driver conflict of some kind?

Karma Wahoo:
It may be a typo , but the deal is at OfficeMax (OM) not Office Dept (OD).

 

[bradolson]

Nice deal. Thanks.

Brad

 

[Engineer]

Found Online!

(Hit REFRESH after loading to display)

 

[holden j caufield]

where might one accidently run into this $10 coupon?

 

[Research]

Originally posted by: zaph
Research:
I do not get the slow speed warning that you do when i use the device in a true 2.0 port, maybe you are having a hardware or driver conflict of some kind?

Karma Wahoo:
It may be a typo , but the deal is at OfficeMax (OM) not Office Dept (OD).

Thanks zaph. Yes I think I'm having problem with this drive in XP. It works fine in my laptop with 2k. But in XP it keeps giving me this error even when directly connected to a USB 2.0 port in my mobo. Another strange problem is that this drive is "not recognized, and no driver is installed for it by XP" in two of my USB ports. But if I install it in a third port .. it works okay. Considering such a great deal .... I'm definitely holding on to it though!

 

[tomho]

Anybody have the .jpg file? The site where it was posted seems to be down.:brokenheart:

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
where might one accidently run into this $10 coupon?

 

[Richb]

I also picked this up in Vicksburg, MS. The guy had to get it out of the back and did not know it was on sale and also did not know it had a rebate.

The USB 2.0 extension cable is what really makes this a deal.

The rebate is listed in the paper rebate book as item # 15 on page "E"

 

[Dran]

Originally posted by: Engineer
Found Online!

(Hit REFRESH after loading to display)

ah heck it all to heck and back. I thought my bank account was safe, but noooooooooooooooo, you HAD to go and post that link.

There's also a 25 pack of Imation slim jewel cases for $2.98, for anyone looking to add a few more bucks to their cart. Limit 1.

As Engineer said, refresh the page after it loads.

 

[TampaFlash]

Picked up on this yesterday!

Question for you techies????

Are there differences between USB 2 cables and hubs OR are all the wires there and they are interchangable?


Thanks


Tony

 

[zaph]

USB2.0 hubs are definitely NOT the same as USB1.1 hubs. USb 1.1 will run at up to 12Mbps, USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps. Big difference
BUT most USB2.0 devices will run at 1.1 speeds if connected to a older hub, and older 1.1 devices will run at thier normal 1.1 speeds when connected to a 2.0 hub.
Most cables I see for sale nowadays are usb2.0, but you may find that the ones that came packed in with some older USB perhipherals are only 1.1 compliant.

As for a good deal on a USB hub , my local Sam's Club has a mini (2"x4") USB2.0 powered hub for somethink like $19.87. ( sorry no sku, i threw that receipt away)
You may find better prices online, etc but for a grab-it-and-get-out-the-door deal on a USB 2.0 hub its a bargain.
It is running about hald what BB and CC want for a USB2.0 hub.

On a related note Sams also has a 3-pack of USB2.0 cables for $9.97 or close to that, which is hard to beat since BB, CC, OM, OD, Staples, etc use the cables ( Usually USB 1.1) as add-on profit boosters and charge $12.00-$20.00 EACH :Q for them.