Quantum 30GB, 7200 RPM, 2MB for $96

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I just received rebate from Quantum and they've been totally on top of it--fast, informative (sent me a postcard saying thanks your rebate will be processed soon). That's refreshing since so many companies take forever--or never--to send rebates. Quantum gets my vote all else being equal.

 

[AbRASiON]

Monty: honestly, i'm only making an assumption (sorry people)

but i would assume it would be far slower than from a store

 

[itizlala]

RE: How many times can you be a NEW customer @ buy.com
http://www.bigbigsavings.com/forum/showthread.php3?threadid=7200
"Quantum 30GB, 7200 RPM, 2MB for $96"

I just spoke with Virginia @ buy.com customer service:
#1) I was impressed with the customer service...very professional, fast, attentive and friendly.
#2) I was told that a different Email and CC can make you a new customer.
...I ordered my 2nd Quantum drive for my RAID no problem.

 

[broadwayblue]

Is there that much difference between 7200 and 5400 rpm drives...I ask because buy.com has a western digital 45 gig drive for $128 (158-30 coupon.) Isn't it worth it to pay 30% more for a drive that's %50 bigger? here's the link http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10246722&loc=450 Thanks...

 

[bigbigsavings]

Broadwayblue,

Yes, there's a HUGE difference between 7200rpm and 5400rpm drives, at least what I've noticed. Especially after I upgraded the CPU, the cpu was no longer the bottleneck in processing, it was the harddrives. As soon as I put in a 7200rpm drive to replace my 5400rpm, load times became MUCH faster. I'm now looking for a 10,000rpm drive because of this, since I know the CPU is fast enough, and its time to bring the rest of the system up to speed.

Alex

 

[Cknyc]

that 45 gig would be good for mp3's though..

 

[Otaking]

I don't see the rebate anywhere on the buy.com product page. "More Info" is unclickable as well. Does anyone have a link to the rebate?

 

[itizlala]

Otak.,

rebate is UNDER "more info"
click on the "rebate available" link

 

[fdiskboy]

Nice deal.

Thanks guys. Used that $30 new customer coupon as well.

Now where can I find the best deals on an Abit KT7 motherboard and anything from a Duron 650 to Tbird 800? =) Email me if you'd like. My email

Keep up the good work, all!

 

[AirJames]

Kwad Guy, I also have the Quantum HD's and they are loud as heck. My roomate compares it to popcorn popping in it's early stages. I thought it was defective at first but I think you've helped confirm that they are loud. I was thinking about returning them and getting the IBM GXPs.

 

[yellowperil]

I have a hard time imagining the degree of loudness everyone seems to be talking about. I have the Fireball 30GB, still sitting on the shelf waiting to be installed, and I've never heard a hard drive being so loud you have to turn your speakers up (as someone mentioned they had to do). I've noticed my Seagate Medalist has a foam rubber-like cover, which the Quantum conspicuously lacks. I'm wondering if it's really bad, if getting one of these insulating covers would help?

 

[broadwayblue]

Is the quantum drive better than this 30 gig 7200rpm maxtor drive?

http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10240446&loc=474

 

[nikko]

Nice deal. What do I use for a receipt? Do I just make a copy of the order confirmation page and send that? Last time I ordered through them the packing slip didn't have a price on it. Will that work?

 

[itizlala]

I just received my 2 quantums today...
...as promised by buy.com

 

[Otaking]

Ah, thanks I musta been a moron last time I looked at the page.

 

[hkssupra69]

Hey Itiz, how's the noise on the hard drive, is it that bad? Can anyone give me the numbers on the WD 45 gig that broadwayblue mentioned? I want to know if its faster than a smaller 7200 HD, like something in the range of 20gig maxtors, ibms, or wd. thanks

 

[Fireman]

Just got confirmation that mine just shipped......waiting......

 

[tr0dd_]

Thanks for the update

 

[Souka]

Worked professionally in computers for almost 10 years.

Never really liked quantum...loud and slow...realiability not great.

Far as what's best....for the money, get 7200RPM Maxtor's w/2mb cache.....excellent value. Quiet and NOT hot.

If ya got the bucks...IBM Deskstar GXP's are nice units.

Good Luck!

 

[Kirsten]

I agree, I did this deal and have alredy returned the Quantum... one of the LOUDEST drives I've ever owned... glad I went with the WD 45 gig caviar...

Kirsten

 

[MontyBurns]

"Loud and slow" isn't how any of the reviewers describe Quantum drives. If you read storagereview.com, you'll see that the Quantum competes directly with the IBM Deskstar over which is the best 30 gigger out there. The Quantum beats the Maxtor and Western Digital drives in just about every test.

I have the drive, and for everyone worrying about it keeping you up at night: It won't! It's incredibly fast, and is also the cheapest 7200 rpm 30 gigger out there. Add on the fact that it's also the highest rated with the IBM deskstar, and you've got a great deal.

 

[sirsolo]

It's weird. Mine is very quiet.

 

[TheQ]

Got mine a few days ago from buy.com. It's quiet and fast, although may not be as quiet as IBM. Definitely worth it!

TheQ

 

[goober529]

i juss ordered one today... although i missed the free shipping.... grrrr! nevertheless, still a good deal.. thx!

 

[nikko]

WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE USING FOR A RECEIPT FOR THE REBATE?????