Maxtor 20GB/7.2k HD $30 after coupon and MIR (+tax) at officedepot.com - updated

[polypterus]

For those of you who have it, how loud is it? I think mine is making some strange noise, but I can't tell... normally when it's working it's pretty quiet, but sometimes there will kinda a loud click. My WD does this too, but this is actually louder... is it normal? My other drive is a 5400rpm so maybe this one is just louder, I dunno.

dc

 

[ribill]

Drives appears to be back in stock. Ordered one this AM w/$30 off coupon. Free shipping is gone. Costing me $5 for shipping but still worth it. Delivery scheduled for Thursday, in time to get rebate in mail. Keeping fingers crossed!!!

 

[Mustanggt]

I just checked status of my order and It on truck and deliver date now 12/10

 

[BobF]

I just checked my order and it was upgraded to "Ready to be Loaded" on the Office Depot truck. It's still scheduled for delivery on the 11th.

Bob



<< I just checked status of my order and It on truck and deliver date now 12/10 >>

 

[thetaz]

<< MarkM, you are correct. Sorry about that. I went back and reread the paper. I misread the add

no problem gaspath, it's the thought that counts, and that's why I doublecheck. I thought it over and went ahead & bought it in the end. $82.93 with tax delivered, less $40 MIR and $1.65 netflip cashback gives (if the stars all line up) $41.30ish final cost. Put it on my Blue anyway, in case a better deal turns up (if not, I just got it, so I get 0% for six months). I'm trying to build a lean yet mean athlon machine -- I'm thinking right now to take advantage of that 1700+/kcs mb & antec case deals at outpost to get one for under $400 final cost! (figuring the remaining $110 will allow for mem/video) >>



I saw a 20gig maxtor 5400 for $49.99 at best buy B&M!

 

[thetaz]

<<
At any rate, my point is this: I attached this drive (unformatted so I didn't benchmark anything) to my Father's IWill XP333-R system (which uses ATA/133 standard IDE connectors and features 2 ATA/133 RAID connectors) powered up the system and sure enough, the RAID Administrator and RAID BIOS say "ATA 133Mbytes/Sec" I shut down the PC, connected to the regular IDE connectors (non-RAID, ATA/133 ALi connectors, and sure enough) BIOS says, "ATA133" as well.

EDIT: You're not going to see ATA/133 using an ATA/100 "limited" controller, you have to use an ATA/133 controller. Also, if you're wondering, I used the IWill-provided "ATA/133" IDE cables. Although, from visual inspection they look just the same as ATA/66,ATA/100 cables, but just to be sure... LOL
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Peace >>


I hope you realize that for the most part, ATA133 is a marketing gimmick. As well as ATA100. The theoretical transfer rates will never be reached. Heck, ATA33 is enough speed for the drives out on the market today. However, the faster "rates" indicated are usually accomplished through the faster rotational speeds, and better read/write speeds accomplished through faster mechanical parts in the drive. If you are going to go out and buy an ATA133, just realize that it really does not offer much more performance than an ATA100, let alone an ATA66 drive. It just all depends on what's on the inside of the drive. Those of you who are dropping the $ for an ATA100 or 133 card really shouldn't have to. If the drive specifies ATA100 or 133, it's going to read/write just as fast on an ATA66 controller.

 

[MarkM]

Drives appears to be back in stock. Ordered one this AM w/$30 off coupon. Free shipping is gone. Costing me $5 for shipping but still worth it. Delivery scheduled for Thursday, in time to get rebate in mail. Keeping fingers crossed!!!

??? I just bought something there early this morning with free shipping, and I just went back and see it is there now.

FYI even though I was one of the first ones to order here, I am still waiting for my drive (though I got my roll of tape tuesday morning!). Was supposed to get it thursday, and when I didn't I went to look at status online & found it had been cancelled! Therein lies a long story, including a very frustrating 1hr conversation with a officedepot rep). ANyway, now I've "reordered" and am awaiting delivery on the 12th.

 

[emanon]

Those ordering the drive now - be careful! Receipts must be dated 12/2-12/8 in order to be elligible for the rebate.

 

[warriorfan23]

y worry now..its still the 8th

 

[warriorfan23]

where is the 30 off 100 coupon located? the link for it on sites isnt working for me...can someone just PM me?

 

[VH2000]

<< Drives appears to be back in stock. Ordered one this AM w/$30 off coupon. Free shipping is gone. Costing me $5 for shipping but still worth it. Delivery scheduled for Thursday, in time to get rebate in mail. Keeping fingers crossed!!! >>



WOW!!
This is interesting - I also just checked the site and it looks like you have to be in their "local trading areas" to get free shipping now.
This is new!! I wonder if I'm in a "local trading area"? I guess I'll find out during my next "hot deal" OD purchase!!

 

[zervun]

I need the 30 off of 100 also

 

[z0ner]

I just ordered the drive and selected in-store pickup to ensure I can send the rebate by the postmark date. Just like another AT'er, I'll try to get them to correct the MISTAKE of $109.00 when the ad fully states $99.00. I haven't dealt with my local OD before, so I'm not sure how much of a prick the manager might be. Worst case scenario? I eat the $10 but still get the $40 rebate.

For those concerned with their online order arriving in time, I'd cancel and choose in-store pickup. Remember though, today's the last day to buy them.

 

[thetaz]

Well, I was going to hop on this deal and attempt a store pickup, but selecting store pickup is resulting in the HD being repriced to $109.99 on the website. Is it possible to get it for the $99.00?? Anyone have any luck with that? I really don't want to place an order for delivery as it may end up being too late to get the rebate out the door in time.

I suppose I could buy it anyway, it would still be an ok deal, but I can run down to best buy and get a 20GB 5400 rpm maxtor for $30 (+tax) after 10% off preferred customer weekend deal and a $5 GC that I have (I like 5400s better for what i do anyway, quieter and a lot more reliable in my experience - reliability is very important to me)

 

[rav]

There is another $25 rebate, if bought with Maxtor Ultra ATA PCI Adapter Card!!

This sweetens the deal further if applicable, i.e. if this drive model start with
ST01, ST04, ST06, V06, K01, K04 and K06.

Any one who got it can confirm the model number?

 

[ribill]

VH2000

When I searched for a store, there was none within 60 miles. That might be their 'local trading area'.

 

[mechsiah]

z0ner-
I had the same problem with my in store p-u, but when I got there it printed out at $99- so no problem.

The manager will correct it if there is a problem. Take a copy of all the paperwork, though (including the model number and picture of web site).

 

[cremefilled]

For the $30 off coupon, and all other online coupons, visit http://www.coupon-codes.net.

No, I'm not affiliated, but this site is amazing. It is by far the most comprehensive coupon site that I know of. Click the "merchant" tab to get an alphabetical listing.

 

[firestorm225]

I got this drive two days ago, and I have to say I am really dissapointed. It is so damn load, it makes a revving up noise when it starts and continues with a slightly high pitched noise while its on, its about as loud as my CPU fan. This sucks considering my IMB Deskstar is so quiet and only makes noise when accessing things. Im getting my packaging ready and I think I will be returning it.


Edit: I put up a sound file of what it sounds like (I put my microphone next to the hard drive:

Click Here

Very bad if you ask me.

 

[broadwayblue]

this sucks. i had it in my cart as available...but when i changed to pick up in store it became out of stock.

 

[Mustanggt]

firestorm225 I have a Maxtor Dplus40 now I never heard a sound from it untill I put it in my ENLIGHT EN-7237AZ MEDIUM TOWER case now its loud as heck. so if you have a Cheap case like this ENLIGHT EN-7237 then that might be why. my other case that this maxtor came out of is a FongKai 320 and it is much better case.

 

[firestorm225]

I have the 7237 and it isn't a cheap case. Maybe less expensive then some, but it isn't cheap. Tried it in my brothers comp, same thing. Why does it have that "revving up" noise when it starts? My IBM Deskstar doesn't do that. Im returning this big piece of **** and I don't care if I pay a bit more for a quality hard drive. Im not going to be listening to this while I use my computer. My IBM doesn't have these problems, I don't see why the Maxtor should.

 

[polypterus]

Mine doesn't sound anything like that Firestorm... mine does have the "crunchies" pretty loud when it loads though.

btw can we return this to an OD store or do we have to mail it back?

dc

 

[blahsome]

Rav: The model number is ST0152000H, so it should be eligible for the $25 rebate with an ATA100 card purchase.

However, both rebates explicitly require the original UPC. How do you get around that?

You had all my hopes up because I just purchased the card for an OEM drive. It'd be awesome to get the 20GB for $5 (in my case).

 

[firestorm225]

btw can we return this to an OD store or do we have to mail it back?

I sure hope so because I want to get rid of it and get my money back as soon as possible.:disgust: