[oclug] WD hard drive

[Bob Lockie]

Brad Barnett wrote:
> This "sale" isn't really a big deal.  To be honest, I'm surprised that
> Future Shop managed to actually get the price of a hard drive close to
> what local retailers are selling them for.  I guess there have been some
> changes since the takeover.
> 
> Their non 'sale' price is well over what you would pay for the unit at
> Northern Micro or any other dealer, and even their sale price isn't
> impressive... it's just matching the price locals have!
> 
> Support the small dealer!  He'll give you the same price, but the money
> won't leave the country and enter the hands of some large US firm!
> 
> PLEASE help to keep money from leaving the country.
> 
> 
> On Thu, 3 Oct 2002 05:32:13 -0400
> Mike Roy <quill1 at istar.ca> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hello everyone:
>>	I'm thinking of upgrading my hard drive (currently 10 GB) to
>>	something much 
>>larger and the current Future Shop (www.futureshop.ca) flyer lists a
>>Western Digital 60 GB / 7200 RPM unit for $139.99, claiming a saving of
>>$60 (no mention of rebates in the flyer). However, if you go to their
>>web site, the same unit is on sale at the same price but the claim is a
>>savings of only $20 off the $159.99 price! Seems Future Shop missed Math
>>101.
>>	But, more to the point - has anyone had really good / really bad
>>	experiences 
>>with Western Digital stuff.  The WD site claims no support for Linux (no
>>
>>surprize there).  I've had really good luck with Quantum HDs and I'd buy
>>
>>another one but I don't want to ignore this sale if WD, even at $140, is
>>a good deal.  Comments anyone?
>>Cheers,
>>Mike

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