(Dead) I/O Magic "24x10x40 Externa USB 2.0" "$34.99" AR & AC at OfficeMax, also USB 2.0 card $9.63 SH'd AR at Buy.com

[MysticMan1]

(DEAD) I/O Magic 24x10x40 External USB2.0 CD-RW Drive $129 - $40 IR - $30 MIR - $25 off $100 OfficeMax coupon = $34.99 at OfficeMax (Add $10.01 worth off items, like some FAR items, to reach $100)

Link to I/O Magic 24x10x40 External USB2.0 CD-RW Drive

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prePrints.jsp?mkt=A&BV_UseBVCookie=no">Link to I/O Magic 24x10x40 External ad (Dallas TX)
</a>

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prePrintSelect.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=no&structure=11
">Link to "next" weeks OfficeMax ad in your area</a>
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Some $10+ items to reach $100 :
Caller ID Telephones $10 - $10 MIR = $0.00 LINK
Desk Phone with Memory & Speaker $9.98 - $10 MIR = $0.00 LINK
Memorex 100-Pack CD-R (may be taiyan yudos) $24.99 - $15 MIR = $9.99 LINK
Khypermedia 50-Pack CD-R $14.99 - $8 mfg MIR - $6 Officemax MIR = $0.00 LINK
Smooth Paper Clips Item (#09015424) $0.29
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Link to I/O Magic 24x10x40 External USB2.0 Specs

Link to I/O Magic 24x rebate External (Valid 9/22 - 9/28 only)

Most I/O Magic CD-RW drive are rebadged Benq/Acer mfg'd drives.

For OfficeMax coupons do a search on Google.com key word "OfficeMax coupons"
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Buy.com has the "IOGEAR two port USB 2.0 PCI Card" selling for $9.63 shipped after $10 MIR (exp. 9-30)
Link to USB 2.0 PCI Card

 

[Fishmonger]

I can't seem to find a 25 off 100 coupon anymore...all the ones I found are expired.

 

[vladgur]

How do you use $25 off $100 coupon if the item is $89.99 after $40 instant rebate?

 

[Fishmonger]

You have to find $10.01 of "free after rebate" (FAR) things to add. The question is what are these items?

 

[AceXsmurF]

I dont get it, how do I get the instant rebate? Do I have to goto a BM to get it? Or can I do it online?

 

[bonk102]

is this B&M only? online it's still coming up as $129.99

 

[bonk102]

not even offered in my area and i really wanted to get one to add to the low end laptop i just picked up off ebay

 

[MikroMak]

Originally posted by: bonk102
not even offered in my area and i really wanted to get one to add to the low end laptop i just picked up off ebay

too bad, but anyways its usb 2.0 . will it work on usb 1.1 ports on say a dell inspiron 3800?

 

[Fishmonger]

MikroMak,

I believe it is USB 1.1 compatible, however you will only achieve 4x4x6 speeds.

bonk102,

The online price has been updated. You can order now either online or over the phone. I just did it.

 

[NFS4]

I ordered it over the phone. I called and got the $89.99 price after instant rebate. Then I gave the CSR the URL for Office Depot's $20 off $75 Online coupon (since they accept competitor's coupons). Ended up coming to $73 (including tax) with free shipping - $30 MIR.

 

[MysticMan1]

Originally posted by: Fishmonger
You have to find $10.01 of "free after rebate" (FAR) things to add. The question is what are these items?

Check the post at the begining of this thread for free after rebate items.

 

[mr_t]

Anybody know if you can remove the drive and use it as a USB2.0 IDE Enclosure?

 

[zxcvb]

That's a great idea, it should work its the board inside make anything work as USB 2.0 transfer. I'm going to get one now.

 

[ZowieHowie]

My roommate has an older I/O magic external CDRW drive. I believe it is 4x4x6. I looked it over, and it does not seem like it is possible to actually get the thing open to even possibly put in a faster drive. I understand that it is USB1.1, but if the casing is the same for the 24X, it may not be good for just a USB2.0 casing. Anyone know if the 24x can actually be removed from the casing?

 

[lsman]

odd is the iomagic.com site only has external 40x12x48, no 24X.

 

[TheDon]

FWIW, I have the I/O Magic 48x16x48x USB 2.0. That thing is loud! It looks like just a regular CD burner in the case, but I'm not about to hack it open. The PS is inside the case, (no wall-wart), and there is also a fan in the case.

 

[MysticMan1]

Buy.com has the "IOGEAR two port USB 2.0 PCI Card" selling for $9.63 shipped after $10 MIR (exp. 9-30)
Link to USB 2.0 PCI Card

 

[wasssup]

hrmm thanks for letting us know about that $9 usb2.0 pci card, i'm gonna need one IF i can figure out how to get the drive out...anyone else figure it out? i took out the 5 screws at the bottom, (four corners and the one under the warranty sticker) and it still wouldn't budge.

 

[carmann]

Thanks Mystic. Just ordered the card

 

[transluko]

Anyone know about the rebate company?(I/O Magic?)

It looks like they're fairly evil.

"Claim must be postmarked within 7 days of purchase."

 

[asleep]

I/O magic rebates are on the bottom of the list. I usually have to call and "remind" them to send it, then it comes. Never early though.

 

[Crimazine]

Does anyone know if this drive has burn-proof or smart-burn? The deal isnt available to us Hawaiians till next week.

 

[carmann]

Originally posted by: Crimazine
Does anyone know if this drive has burn-proof or smart-burn? The deal isnt available to us Hawaiians till next week.

Its got a 2mb buffer and the box says Buffer Under Run Technology onboard

Most people that bought this (including myself) have found that the drives in the box are actually 32x10x40 which is defintely a plus. You won't know what you got until you open the box since they're shipped in the boxes that say 24x10x40. I've only read of 1 person that got the 24x instead of a 32x.

btw...I got my 2.0 card today that I ordered on Wed. Buy.com is quick if you live in Cali

 

[mrorange6]

Originally posted by: carmann

Originally posted by: Crimazine
Most people that bought this (including myself) have found that the drives in the box are actually 32x10x40 which is defintely a plus. You won't know what you got until you open the box since they're shipped in the boxes that say 24x10x40. I've only read of 1 person that got the 24x instead of a 32x.

Make that two people. After my extended phone adventure with OM CSR's, I finally got them to accept the OD coupon, but only after speaking to three different reps who said they would not, and then finally asking for a supervisor who said they would. Received the drive quickly, the box is obviously marked "24X10X40", and the front of the drive door is marked "24X10X40" The upgraded ones are marked as such right? I wonder if I could return this one to a OM brick & mortar store and exchange it for another in the hopes of getting an upgraded one? Can you return an item you purchased from OM online to a BM store?

RATS!!!!

 

[carmann]

Yep, box is blue, black and white. Says 24x10x40. Sticker on the bottom of the box says s/n 04831. There are 2 rounds stickers on the tab (where you open the top), one is blue the other white. I don't see any thing else that would differentiate it. The front of the drive itself says 32x10x40

Yes, you can return it to the b&m. It says that on their web site. Might as well return it, you might get lucky.