(Dead) Maxtor 120GB (100+20GB) hard drive (2MB or 8MB ) & 50 CDRs for "$72.92" at staples

[ImSeeker]

I got an L series, my friend got a P series.

I think I'll get one more before it is too late. Don't get the price matches, but this is still a great deal.

$139.98 + $11 stuff - 30 coupon - 40 rebate = $69.98 + tax + stuff

 

[ImSeeker]

Originally posted by: Antebios
** Update of my deal **
After my bitching and a detailed description of my deal I finally got my drive in today: L6Y3 = 2 MB . I got home and I was upset, but I checked on the web to see if my local CompUSA had it in stock and they did. I drove down there as fast as I could and there were drives, but all of there were the L series, except for 1 that had some of the shrink wrap cut and a gouge on the side like someone was trying to cut it open and steal it. I still bought it because it was the P series. I got home and mimicked the same torn shrink wrap on my Staples box and returned it the same night, tonight. It was no problem, got a full refund at CompUSA. I came home and opened my CompUSA switched box and everything was PERFECT! I have an 8 MB cache drive and went to the Maxtor site to make sure of the warranty: In Warranty - expiration date: 3/28/06, WOO HOO! Hey, I gave CompUSA the exact drive model UNOPENED to them, no foul, sike!

I considered doing this with my L drive (my compusa had P's), but they scan the serial number at checkout at my place, so they'd see the difference even if I brought back the idential model - since it would have a different serial number.

And I don't have any Staples (who probably would exchange it with a receipt) within 100 miles.

So, really, overall, I'm just going to be satisfied with the L series - still a great deal!

 

[Amputater]

I brought 2 of these drives from staples. The reviews on these drives said that they are SUPPOSED to be super quiet, but both of my drives are really loud. I also have a 80gb Maxtor inside my system now, and the 120gb drives are more than twice as loud as the 80gb one, especially when the drive is seeking (like when I'm extracting a bunch of rar files, or when I'm playing a bunch of MP3's), I can hear the drives making that "click click click" sound. I know that the click sounds are normal, but it shouldn't be this loud. Remember, both of my 120gb drives are this loud, so I don't think I got a defected drive. Anyone have any thoughts/solution to this?

 

[sambao21]

I just got my second harddrive and it's another L6Y3, so I took into the local Staples and got the last P6Y3. The only downside is that it's only warrantied for 1 year, but oh well, I'm still happy. Now I have a 2mb 120gb harddrive for sale.

 

[ImSeeker]

Mine is very quiet. Don't hear it hardly AT ALL.

 

[Antebios]

Originally posted by: ImSeeker

I considered doing this with my L drive (my compusa had P's), but they scan the serial number at checkout at my place, so they'd see the difference even if I brought back the idential model - since it would have a different serial number.

I thought so too. I looked at my receipt and it printed "SERIAL NUMBER" and then some sort of long number. I thought I was stuck, but then I looked and compared and it was actually just the box bar code scan number. These numbers are the same for all of the boxes, so it was no problem. You better make sure and compare the serial number on your receipt to see if its actually just the SKU number, you still may be able to get yourself a P model.

 

[Toddlizzle]

Originally posted by: Amputater
I brought 2 of these drives from staples. The reviews on these drives said that they are SUPPOSED to be super quiet, but both of my drives are really loud. I also have a 80gb Maxtor inside my system now, and the 120gb drives are more than twice as loud as the 80gb one, especially when the drive is seeking (like when I'm extracting a bunch of rar files, or when I'm playing a bunch of MP3's), I can hear the drives making that "click click click" sound. I know that the click sounds are normal, but it shouldn't be this loud. Remember, both of my 120gb drives are this loud, so I don't think I got a defected drive. Anyone have any thoughts/solution to this?

One reason might be the write-verify feature of these Maxtor drives. It is enabled by default from the factory to ensure the drive is reliable and wasn't damaged in transit. Obviously if the drive is doing write-verification, you're doubling your I/O activity, hence more seek noise. It turns itself off after ten power cycles.

There's another thing you might want to check on also. I chose to enable the acoustic management feature on my two drives, and after doing so, they are nearly silent, even during intensive I/O activity such as a defrag. Choose the user-defined setting in test mode and back it down one notch (from 255 to 254). You'll instantly hear the difference. Testing in Windows before and after showed a miniscule performance hit with AM set, but it's so small and so much quieter, it's very worth it IMO.

Here's the Hitachi Feature Tool which can be used to set the acoustic management level with this drive, and documentation for those who need it.

 

[azev]

For those of you who did a walk in to staples, how did you get them to honor the $30 off $150 online coupons ??
I live about 1 mile away from staples and I would like to get this tonight.......... I prefer to pick the drive, rather than just sit and wait until they deliver the drive.

Thanks

 

[dc]

i think there's a printable 30 of 150 floating around. best to look for it at another hot deals forum.

 

[Psyco]

I went and got 2 drives and 2 50packs of the CDR's. I had to pay tax though. I paid 131.24 2 times I called and talked to the guy andhe said no problem with the 30 off of 150. They let me ring up the drive and cdr pack combo as 2 seperate purchases, a hard drive and cdr pack on each so I could use the discount coupon. This kicks ASS!! I just lost one of my 18gig maxtor drives taht was road hard and put away wet that contained my 12 or ss gig mp3 collection But hey, I get to replace both of the old 18gb hard drives with new 120gig 7200rpm drives!!! Yeah for the fileserver!!


Thanks to all whop hepled put this up here!!

 

[azev]

I bougt one packet online and they dont came in with the rebate receipt. My buddy who lives about 50 miles from my house got the package with a printed rebate receipt. Now I only have a yellow "not an invoce" sheet and rebate pages printed from the web. Should that be good for the rebates ??

Thanx

 

[sambao21]

Originally posted by: azev
I bougt one packet online and they dont came in with the rebate receipt. My buddy who lives about 50 miles from my house got the package with a printed rebate receipt. Now I only have a yellow "not an invoce" sheet and rebate pages printed from the web. Should that be good for the rebates ??

Thanx

Are you talking about the harddrive or the cd? The "not an invoice" is fine, i called staples and ask, and the lady said they take that.

 

[azev]

The "not an invoice" is fine, i called staples and ask, and the lady said they take that.

I got both the cd and the drive and only receive the yellow copy with "this is not an invoice".

Thanks for confirming sambao.

 

[MysticMan1]

The packing slip (the not an invoice thing) may be acceptable but keep in mind that it no longer has a 'date of purchase" on it which is one of the requiements, so I also send a copy of the order status page from Staples.com or the email comfirmation page both have the date of purchase on them.

 

[QSW]

So far I received my rebate checks by just submitting the UPCs and a copy of the `This is not an invoice' slip. For me, Staples MIRs usually arrive within 2-3 weeks (with the exception of thr Cendyne DVD-R deal). I was lucky to receive the 8mb version drive last friday. My only worry now is whether I can qualify for the MIR as I got in on the CompUSA deal as well.

 

[azev]

My friend did the same things, he got both the compusa and staples deals and wondering if he will get both his rebates.
We werent so fortunated though, we both got the L 2MB version

 

[ImSeeker]

I got an L too, but that's what was advertised, so I don't feel bad. I just think the people who got a P got a bonus.

(Sure, I'd like to have too.)

 

[Noirish]

my submission is accepted 4/6, but i still haven't got my checked...

 

[ImSeeker]

Originally posted by: orangel
my submission is accepted 4/6, but i still haven't got my checked...

My submission is "accepted 4/11" expect a check in 30 days... nothing yet.

I have a friend who ordered one. His was accepted 4/17, and he RECEIVED his check this week. Why him first?

 

[beaver]

same case here. one rebate received. another still pending. both mailed same week.