WD6400AAKS 640GB $99.99

[mageslayer]

link

320GB platters ftw. Hot deal.

Enjoy.

 

[chinaman1472]

http://www.directron.com/wd6400aaks.html

Here's the same HD for $95, free shipping (according to dealnews.com; though it might take longer than Newegg's), and no tax for Cali residents .

 

[hans007]

wow that directron deal is real nice.

 

[Tullphan]

I got one of these a few days ago from WiredZone. I'm debating on whether to get a Raptor for a XP/Ubuntu dual-boot or another one of these & using one for storage.

 

[BBock727]

this was already posted, not going to search for it though. I bought this drive from Newegg yesterday based upon the previous thread

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: Tullphan
I got one of these a few days ago from WiredZone. I'm debating on whether to get a Raptor for a XP/Ubuntu dual-boot or another one of these & using one for storage.

Why bother getting a raptor when these are faster than all but the newest raptors and cost far less?

 

[Elixer]

Originally posted by: Spartan Niner

Originally posted by: Tullphan
I got one of these a few days ago from WiredZone. I'm debating on whether to get a Raptor for a XP/Ubuntu dual-boot or another one of these & using one for storage.

Why bother getting a raptor when these are faster than all but the newest raptors and cost far less?

They are NOT faster across the board.

Each drive has a place in the market, though the differences isn't that great, there are still some things in some areas where the raptor is a better choice.

 

[Tullphan]

Originally posted by: Elixer

Originally posted by: Spartan Niner

Originally posted by: Tullphan
I got one of these a few days ago from WiredZone. I'm debating on whether to get a Raptor for a XP/Ubuntu dual-boot or another one of these & using one for storage.

Why bother getting a raptor when these are faster than all but the newest raptors and cost far less?

They are NOT faster across the board.

Each drive has a place in the market, though the differences isn't that great, there are still some things in some areas where the raptor is a better choice.

So for "normal" use (rare gaming), would I be better off w/the 640GB & save $50 & gain 490GB?

 

[MUCHOMUCHO]

Originally posted by: Tullphan

Originally posted by: Elixer

Originally posted by: Spartan Niner

Originally posted by: Tullphan
I got one of these a few days ago from WiredZone. I'm debating on whether to get a Raptor for a XP/Ubuntu dual-boot or another one of these & using one for storage.

Why bother getting a raptor when these are faster than all but the newest raptors and cost far less?

They are NOT faster across the board.

Each drive has a place in the market, though the differences isn't that great, there are still some things in some areas where the raptor is a better choice.

So for "normal" use (rare gaming), would I be better off w/the 640GB & save $50 & gain 490GB?

Unless you place a serious premium on speed I would skip the Raptor. If you do place a serious premium on speed I would suggest the Velociraptor for $300.

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: Tullphan

Originally posted by: Elixer

Originally posted by: Spartan Niner

Originally posted by: Tullphan
I got one of these a few days ago from WiredZone. I'm debating on whether to get a Raptor for a XP/Ubuntu dual-boot or another one of these & using one for storage.

Why bother getting a raptor when these are faster than all but the newest raptors and cost far less?

They are NOT faster across the board.

Each drive has a place in the market, though the differences isn't that great, there are still some things in some areas where the raptor is a better choice.

So for "normal" use (rare gaming), would I be better off w/the 640GB & save $50 & gain 490GB?

raptor is LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOUUUUDDDD
this thing is quiet.