DEAD: 80GB 8MB Maxtor Hard drive at Staples for $29.98?! AR B&M and Online

[YRLSEngr]

Thanks for the deal, got one.

 

[forumreader]

Anyone knows how these Maxtors compare with the WDs which had the MIR at OfficeMax last week..

 

[ChubbyFrog]

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I swear by Maxtor quality. Plus they're ATA133 and I have an ATA133 motherboard so I can get the extra boost. Other than that, both drive brands are excellent.

 

[SimMike2]

swear by Maxtor quality. Plus they're ATA133 and I have an ATA133 motherboard so I can get the extra boost

I too like Maxtor, but the 133 to ATA100 difference is virtually non-existent, which is why other hard drive manufacturers have not bothered upgrading their hard drives to ATA133. The physical characteristics and limitations of hard drive technology can't possibly use even 100, let alone 133. In my opinion, the difference between ATA66 and ATA100 or 133 is also so small as to be almost non-existent.

What matters way more is packing higher density of data per platter. This means the hard drive has to do less work to transfer higher amounts of data. The gains made in this technology dwarf any gains made by the higher ATA standards. It is like your car can only go 60 miles per hour. Now suppose you increase the speed limit to 133 miles per hour. Is this going to make your 60 mph car any faster?

 

[oddjob303]

I dont need this...I dont need this.
Gotta keep telling myself this.
I dont need this...I dont need this....

 

[geckojohn]

Great deal! THX!

Does anyone know if this work for an Xbox upgrade?

 

[kerr4ng]

Originally posted by: oddjob303
I dont need this...I dont need this.
Gotta keep telling myself this.
I dont need this...I dont need this....

Yes you do.....yes you do
gotta keep telling you this
yes you do.....yes you do

 

[soundforbjt]

Could'nt resist!! Now I'll have 200 gigs of 8mb cache goodness!!!

 

[doinmybestatlast]

Begging for coupons is alright. We gotta keep this community going or all the noobs will go to FW. AT forums will end up with disgruntled 5000 post nutcases who want to spank anyone who breaks the slightest rule. I am open to helping any noob who needs a hand finding coupon codes through PM. If that is against the rules then FW is just as good as AT forums without the restrictions.

 

[gwlam12]

begging and offering are against forum rules

 

[Banana]

Originally posted by: gwlam12
begging and offering are against forum rules

Careful: You may become a "disgruntled 5000 post nutcase."

 

[doinmybestatlast]

I reached that level on my 100th post!

 

[ChalPhut]

Originally posted by: soundforbjt
Could'nt resist!! Now I'll have 200 gigs of 8mb cache goodness!!!

Blame it on the AT effect - I am now up to 220GB (and broke)

Thanks

 

[forumreader]

[Snip]

Originally posted by: SimMike2

swear by Maxtor quality. Plus they're ATA133 and I have an ATA133 motherboard so I can get the extra boost

I too like Maxtor, but the 133 to ATA100 difference is virtually non-existent, which is why other hard drive manufacturers have not bothered upgrading their hard drives to ATA133.

[/Snip]

Thanks! I have a 3 1/2 year old ATA 66 Maxtor. Although reliable, it just too noisy. I havent had much experience with WDs to really compare but I did have a 60GXP IBM(Hitachi) which is by far the worst component I ever put in my case !

 

[doinmybestatlast]

PM from:

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Diamond Member

10% Dell coupon please.

Only noobs please.

 

[crazycatb]

THANKS!!

Mine should arrive tomorrow: 5-15-03

 

[bigalt]

man i wasn't looking for a hard drive.

oh well, never hurts!

 

[petrek]

Anyone want to buy me a webcertificate so I can get in on this deal. I live in Canada and Staples no longer accepts International CC's and Webcertificate doesn't either even though when I spoke to them about a year ago they said they were working on it. I'll paypal you the money. PM me.

Thanks
Dave

 

[doinmybestatlast]

PM from


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Elite Member

Staples 20 off 100 please

Only noobs please. Amazing Elite member having problems finding Staples coupon codes?

 

[Peyton]

I have a gift for those in need of a favor to get in on this deal.You guys helped me and now I will help you.Pm or email me removemefirstjourniesdad@cox.net

 

[geckojohn]

Does anyone know if this drive works on modified xboxes?

 

[Odeen]

No reason it shouldn't.. However, with the 137gb limit on Xboxes, I'd put a 120gb drive in.

 

[tk149]

Originally posted by: oddjob303
I dont need this...I dont need this.
Gotta keep telling myself this.
I dont need this...I dont need this....

I know the feeling...I already had a 100GB WD 8MB from a previous hot deal, and I just bought the 120GB WD 8MB from last week's hot deal...but sooo tempting...

 

[hallf]

I'm in for one...if both rebates come through this is a sweet deal...except for the added NYS sales tax...thanks

 

[spacejamz]