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bachviet
03-30-2002, 10:59 AM
Should I get the WD 80GB (WD800BBRTL) or the Seagate I already got from Fry's ($139 - $50 MIR)? The WD 80GB costs only $38 + shipping + tax (see this Got|Deals thread (http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=41992)).
Cantacuzene
03-30-2002, 01:21 PM
Maybe Seagate has mended their ways but I still hate them for the 4 harddrives they sold me which died, all under warranty thankfully.
sbp
03-30-2002, 01:27 PM
As long as its not IBM its okay.
hapoo
03-30-2002, 01:54 PM
Originally posted by sbp
As long as its not IBM its okay.


amazing how IBM went from making the BEST drives to making unreliable POS's in such a short time. I wonder if anyone got fired because of it. :hmm:
Raider007
03-30-2002, 01:56 PM
i still only trust Maxtor :D
bachviet
03-30-2002, 05:56 PM
You guys haven't told me which one is better! I need to know so I could purchase the hard drive!
Cantacuzene
03-30-2002, 06:22 PM
Seagate sucks ass. Western Digital is way better. There ya go.
bachviet
03-30-2002, 07:59 PM
Both are 7200RPM and from what I read (www.storagereview.com) the 'Cuda IV is quieter and cooler but WD is faster! I probably get the WD 'cauze it's cheaper! Thanz for your comments!
sho.gun
03-31-2002, 12:47 PM
sho.gun has a seagate baracuda IV

sho.gun is pleased with his seagate baracuda IV

sho.gun recalls his really old 13 gb WD drive that makes clunking noises

sho.gun realizes technology has greatly improved

sho.gun recommends seagate baracuda IV
xsiled2
03-31-2002, 01:18 PM
for only $15.95 you to can listen to Sho.Gun in true form. :)
sbp
03-31-2002, 01:19 PM
Originally posted by sho.gun
sho.gun has a seagate baracuda IV

sho.gun is pleased with his seagate baracuda IV

sho.gun recalls his really old 13 gb WD drive that makes clunking noises

sho.gun realizes technology has greatly improved

sho.gun recommends seagate baracuda IV sbp has a seagate baracuda IV

sbp is pleased with his seagate baracuda IV

sbp drinks lots of beers

sbp realizes technology has greatly improved

sbp recommends seagate baracuda IV
GraingerGuy
03-31-2002, 01:41 PM
Originally posted by sbp
sbp has a seagate baracuda IV

sbp is pleased with his seagate baracuda IV

sbp drinks lots of beers

sbp realizes technology has greatly improved

sbp recommends seagate baracuda IV

GraingerGuy has a Maxtor d740x

Grain....dah! It catches!

:)
Speedfreak
03-31-2002, 05:13 PM
/me has a WD1000BB (100GB 7200rpm)

/me is very happy with his WD

/me would have normally avoided WD, but heard nothing but good about these drives

/me can prove that technology has greatly improved

/me recommends new Western Digital drives.

/me would have picked Seagate baracuda IV if he had not heard great things of new WD drives.

/me needs to send his 2 dead IBM 45GB 75gxps to IBM to get ones that work.
Windsor
03-31-2002, 07:37 PM
Windsor has a working 60 GXP drive
Windsor is very thankful that it is still working
Windsor would've gotten the Baracuda IV had it not been so expensive!

But to the topic, if you care about noise levels, get the Seagate, I haven't heard anything bad about the drive, either.

If you don't, I would jump on the 38 dollar WD.

That, is what Windsor thinks.
Speedfreak
04-02-2002, 11:48 PM
So, what did you get?
bachviet
04-03-2002, 12:03 AM
I got the Seagate but I returned it 'cauze I need the $$$ to pay my new traffic ticket! Hopefully my hard drive could hold up for couples more months! I will get a new hard drive by then! Thanz for all the advices guys/gals!
Speedfreak
04-03-2002, 12:26 AM
The 40GB is packed full, eh?
bachviet
04-03-2002, 06:32 AM
Originally posted by Speedfreak
The 40GB is packed full, eh?
Nope but I'm afraid about the IBM failure with the rate reported! I just wanna be on the safe side but it could wait! ;)