WD 750gb 16mb SATA 3.0gb Hard Drive $139.99

[onelove]

Originally posted by: konakona

aren't the .11 drives somewhat infamous for higher than usual failure rates? I, for one, value the data on the drive far more than the actual physical device. as hans007 has pointed out, the inevitable advance in technology would most likely make replacement costs more than manageable if they do happen to fail at all.

...

not sure about the .11 reliability - arent the .11 pretty new? IIRC, the .10 drives were shaky. still, with a 5 year warranty, you are guaranteed to have a working drive for the purchase price for a period of 5 years. (admittedly, it would suck if you had to return it 1 or more times during that period.)

anywhoo, it seems like everyone here is thinking of using these for data storage or backup drives, which seems like a logical fit with the lower power use & lower price tag.

thanks for the RoHS info, Nessism.

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: Zap
Still, IMO pretty shady of WD to advertise them with "7200RPM" anywhere in the specs.

It's also not particularly helpful of NewEgg to use the exact same generic picture of a HDD across all of the [non-Raptor] HDDs they sell, regardless of brand. The backside of these GPs have a very distinctive green label and black circles that should alert you that this isn't your standard Caviar.

I didn't realize what this really was until after I added it to my cart to test that promo code, and just happened to take a closer look at the product name and saw the "GP" designation :roll:.

EDIT - For those who bought this, please let me know your impressions (noise, vibration, temps, boot times/performance if you use this as a boot drive instead of a storage drive, etc). I've been considering the 500GB Caviar GP for a while now.

 

[Mitch101]

I wish they would just bring back 5400 rpm drives. Less Heat, Noise, should translate to longer life span. Items like Tivo dont need the higher 7200rpm but would benefit greatly from the heat and noise reduction. Like many have stated platter density makes up for some of the reduced RPM anyhow. If perpendicular tech is applied its probably quad the density of the older 5400 rpm drives.

I have had 3 drives fail in the last 18 months. 180gb, 200gb, 250gb and all ran a bit on the toasty side which Im sure had an effect on thier life span. While cheap to replace the data on them not so easy to replace. I got lucky in that the last one failed smart and I was able to get the data off first before it croaked but it doesnt always work that way.

If this is the new 5400 drives then welcome back.

 

[onza]

seriously Loved the 5400rpm drives, runs cool and the noise level is awesome.

I think my 160gb Maxtor 5400rpm is close to death.. It's been in my case for over 8years and I've noticed inconsistencies.

onza

 

[funboy6942]

Trade someone my 2 dead Xbox 360's for one of these

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
EDIT - For those who bought this, please let me know your impressions (noise, vibration, temps, boot times/performance if you use this as a boot drive instead of a storage drive, etc). I've been considering the 500GB Caviar GP for a while now.

x2

Considering for an HTPC that will be used for browsing, etc.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Mitch101
I wish they would just bring back 5400 rpm drives. Less Heat, Noise, should translate to longer life span. Items like Tivo dont need the higher 7200rpm but would benefit greatly from the heat and noise reduction. Like many have stated platter density makes up for some of the reduced RPM anyhow.

I was actually thinking among similar lines... anyone remember the Quantum Bigfoot drives? Yeah, they were crappy drives, but think about it... a MODERN 5¼" drive the size of a typical CDROM... using latest fluid bearings and perpendicular recording platters... could probably make 5TB drives that run whisper quiet and barely warm for "nearline" storage needs.

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: Mitch101
I wish they would just bring back 5400 rpm drives. Less Heat, Noise, should translate to longer life span. Items like Tivo dont need the higher 7200rpm but would benefit greatly from the heat and noise reduction. Like many have stated platter density makes up for some of the reduced RPM anyhow.

I was actually thinking among similar lines... anyone remember the Quantum Bigfoot drives? Yeah, they were crappy drives, but think about it... a MODERN 5¼" drive the size of a typical CDROM... using latest fluid bearings and perpendicular recording platters... could probably make 5TB drives that run whisper quiet and barely warm for "nearline" storage needs.

yeah, I feel for some if not many of us, hdds reached a level where they are plenty fast to indistinguishable for general use or data storage for sure. speaking of quantums, remember those fireballs that could be "unlocked" for more space?

 

[FP]

This is exactly what I needed for my VHS->DVD conversion project.

Thanks op!

 

[ElFenix]

did the code expire? the email says good to 2/20

 

[Samus]

Originally posted by: ActiveX
You must be subscribed to the free Newegg newsletter for at least 24 hours to use the promo code.

LOL are you serious!?

 

[RideFree]

Looks like the 750s are headed where the 500s have been for a while.
Into the $100 territory.

 

[Aarondeep]

Not to crap, but i've had horrible experience in ordering OEM drives from newegg. On multiple occasions I have recieved a drive DOA or something that died within 30 days. I think it has something to do with how they ship them. Bubble wrapped and then in peanuts is how i usually got the drives.
What are your guys experiences?

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: aarondeep
Not to crap, but i've had horrible experience in ordering OEM drives from newegg. On multiple occasions I have recieved a drive DOA or something that died within 30 days. I think it has something to do with how they ship them. Bubble wrapped and then in peanuts is how i usually got the drives.
What are your guys experiences?

I have read similar concerns on different hitach and samsung oem drives egg happens to carry. this sounds like a rather serious issue, thanks for pointing that out.

 

[Elixer]

Originally posted by: aarondeep
Not to crap, but i've had horrible experience in ordering OEM drives from newegg. On multiple occasions I have recieved a drive DOA or something that died within 30 days. I think it has something to do with how they ship them. Bubble wrapped and then in peanuts is how i usually got the drives.
What are your guys experiences?

From what I have gotten on a past deal, they have not change how they pack the drives.
Even Outpost packs the OEM drives better than the egg.

 

[c627627]

Wait, this is the slow 5400 RPM, not the fast 7200 RPM drive. Original poster should change the title.

It says "5400 to 7200 RPM" but there are no reports of anyone getting a 7200 drive.

Deceptive description, kind of a bait & switch, people should file complaints about this...

 

[unhuman]

I was hoping to get 3 of these drives, but the newegg code only works for one...

 

[konakona]

wtf, I have been subscribed to newegg newsletter for quite some time, and I get an error message saying it is only applicable to specific groups?
is the code still valid? thanks.

 

[skiz6151]

konakona I still have problems with newegg promo codes, even though I have been registered for a long time.

May be something wrong with the system, it annoys me to no end when I can't apply a promo code for something I want, but still continually get the newsletter

 

[Slick5150]

Just do a chat with an online CSR. They'll manually deduct the promo discount.

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: c627627
Wait, this is the slow 5400 RPM, not the fast 7200 RPM drive. Original poster should change the title.

It says "5400 to 7200 RPM" but there are no reports of anyone getting a 7200 drive.

Deceptive description, kind of a bait & switch, people should file complaints about this...

It's not a 5400RPM drive OR a 7200RPM drive, its a drive that operates at either speed depending on what the need is, but most of the time is at 5400RPM to keep the noise and power consumption down.

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: Slick5150

Originally posted by: c627627
Wait, this is the slow 5400 RPM, not the fast 7200 RPM drive. Original poster should change the title.

It says "5400 to 7200 RPM" but there are no reports of anyone getting a 7200 drive.

Deceptive description, kind of a bait & switch, people should file complaints about this...

It's not a 5400RPM drive OR a 7200RPM drive, its a drive that operates at either speed depending on what the need is, but most of the time is at 5400RPM to keep the noise and power consumption down.

amazing if true. but how do you explain this is considered slower than the equvalent 7200rpm models even with high density per platter then? thanks for the tip, silly me couldnt have that figured out

 

[onelove]

Originally posted by: Slick5150
It's not a 5400RPM drive OR a 7200RPM drive, its a drive that operates at either speed depending on what the need is, but most of the time is at 5400RPM to keep the noise and power consumption down.

slick, read review of the 1TB GP drive:

Originally posted by: jjmIII
EDIT2: Review

speed is not variable

 

[blckgrffn]

ordered one as the primary data drive for my MS Home server. Should be awesome for that application...

Nat

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: Slick5150
It's not a 5400RPM drive OR a 7200RPM drive, its a drive that operates at either speed depending on what the need is, but most of the time is at 5400RPM to keep the noise and power consumption down.

NOT TRUE. This drive is ALWAYS 5400rpm. If WD was more honest, people wouldn't be confused.

Again, read the reviews:

Review
Review2