fry's/outpost 'cuda IV 80 gig 69.99 afer MIR

[ElFenix]

119.99 - $50 MIR + tax and postage = really quiet drive for under $1 a gigabyte. retail kit too! only a couple left at austin, don't know if they'll put in more or not, rebate is good until 2/20

 

[ReiAyanami]

the retail version is $20 more, so its $89.99 AR.
u can't get the rebate on OEM version thats $20 cheaper cuz theres no UPC.

 

[ReiAyanami]

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3333252

 

[ElFenix]

no its the retail kit that is at fry's. maybe its not at outpost for that price. i've got the retail box in my living room and a receipt that says $119.

 

[Kraeji]

so this is B&M only?

I really want on this deal.

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: Kraeji
so this is B&M only? I really want on this deal.

I hate not living on the West Coast for more reasons than one.

 

[Kraeji]

Link @ Outpost.com
SEAGATE 80GB 9T6006-337 Barracuda IV ATA/100 - Retail Hard Drive Kit

Seems to be 139.99 - 50 MIR = 89.99+shipping

Not bad.. retail packaging..

 

[Muhc]

I just picked this up on Sun. at the Manhattan Beach Fry's. They had about 10 of these when I went, but most people were oblivous. Retail box 80gig Barracuda IV for $120 + tax - $50 rebate. $79.90 (or so) after taxes and rebate. Not bad for a fast, quiet drive. Gonna pop it into my TiVo.

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: Muhc
I just picked this up on Sun. at the Manhattan Beach Fry's. They had about 10 of these when I went, but most people were oblivous. Retail box 80gig Barracuda IV for $120 + tax - $50 rebate. $79.90 (or so) after taxes and rebate. Not bad for a fast, quiet drive. Gonna pop it into my TiVo.

Just curious: is this a good idea? I have one of these 'Cudas, and I love it, but they run very hot, and I was under the impression that TiVo boxes probably shouldn't be running hot drives?

 

[Muhc]

I've been reading up on using these drives in a TiVo on the AVS Forum. Word is that they work well, no heat problems. Will find out soon, I guess.

 

[sparkyclarky]

Over a month ago I picked up this exact same drive at Best Buy for $90AR. They might still have a deal on it....

 

[Fireman]

I'm using this drive right now on my main puter. It's VERY QUIET.
If it wasn't for the HDD LED I wouldn't know it's working.