Seagate 400 GB PATA $99 @ Outpost

[Slaimus]

Originally posted by: Nick5324

Originally posted by: jdjbuffalo
I have a question on this.

Are these the drives that had all the problems?

Or was that the 7200.9 ones?

Thanks.

7200.8's are the "problem" drives. I don't know how much of a problem they really are or not though.

This drive is a 7200.8, but the common belief is that it was a problem with an early batch, and they have since fixed the overheating.

 

[alpha88]

I put in an order for 4, Raid 1+0 here I come!

 

[cyberia]

Ah, what the hell, in for one.

 

[diamonddave]

Well, ain't this dandy - ordered two, had them in my cart, went to checkout & the price changed to $229 each. I can follow the original link & it says $99 each, but changes the price once I put it in my cart. Nice job, Fry's.

 

[Spiked]

Originally posted by: diamonddave
Well, ain't this dandy - ordered two, had them in my cart, went to checkout & the price changed to $229 each. I can follow the original link & it says $99 each, but changes the price once I put it in my cart. Nice job, Fry's.

same problem for meh ;(

 

[mikeford]

Search for 400GB, shows in stock $99, go to the item page and it shows preorder $99, buy from the search or item page and it shows $229 in the cart. Too goofy for me.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Slaimus

Originally posted by: Nick5324

Originally posted by: jdjbuffalo
I have a question on this.

Are these the drives that had all the problems?

Or was that the 7200.9 ones?

Thanks.

7200.8's are the "problem" drives. I don't know how much of a problem they really are or not though.

This drive is a 7200.8, but the common belief is that it was a problem with an early batch, and they have since fixed the overheating.

Even though the page says 7200.8 (the model #), people have been receiving the 7200.9 drives.

 

[uhohs]

are you sure? this 8mb cache model? i know with the 16mb cache model people have been getting 7200.9 drives.

 

[zimu]

getting same problem as others-- shows me drive is $200+ when i say add to cart.

 

[Lark888]

Outpost is just werid on this drive. Price has shifted around constantly for the last few weeks from $99 to $229. I purchased one when it was $129.00 w/free shipping last week. The actual drive received was a 7200.9 w/16M cache.

I believe that most (if not all) recently ordered and received 400GB were the 7200.9 drive.

What I ordered was outpost #4596287 listed as a ST3400632A. Drive in box was 7200.9 ST3400633A with datecode of 06406. Searching on Outpost for the stock number gave no hit today.

The other twist in this story is that the information on the Drive Box shows up with a 5-year warranty in the Seagate database whereas the drive id based on the label on the drive itself shows up as "OEM - contact your supplier". The SAME serial number is on the Retail Box and the Hard Drive; Model number and Part number are different. I've sent e-mail to Customer Support to have this fixed, otherwise the drive goes back to Outpost. The main reason I picked this up over a 320 gb WD was the warranty. It's no deal in my opinion if there is no warranty.

 

[alpha88]

I ordered 4 and received my confirmation today - I'll tell you what I got when they arrive.

 

[magicfame]

Originally posted by: alpha88
I ordered 4 and received my confirmation today - I'll tell you what I got when they arrive.

confirmation doesn't mean you will get it. did you get a shipping notice from outpost?

 

[macaddict]

As of today it doesnt even look like you can add it to he cart. Is it dead?

 

[mikeford]

Dead doesn't do it justice, more like shambling dead, mostly dead, dead kind of like the Crow.

No its not dead, its only sleeping. Wake up Polly!

 

[krazydimund]

and i just bought the same one for 130 bux last week, which was a good deal, but still. mad face::|

 

[SenorBiggles]

Mine just shipped today at the $99 price. estimated delivery is 6/2.

 

[Dubb]

Originally posted by: SenorBiggles
Mine just shipped today at the $99 price. estimated delivery is 6/2.

what's your order #? mines still processing.

 

[alpha88]

And I've been cancelled

I've ordered from Outpost 3 times in the last week, and each time I get cancelled.

 

[jogiba]

I ordered one late yesterday and it shows Back Ordered today when I go to tracking my order.
order shipping status
Item Status Item# Product Name Qty Unit Price Total
Back Ordered 4303145 Seagate 400GB Ultra ATA/100 8MB Buffer ST3400832A-RK - Retail Hard Drive Kit 1 $99.99 $99.99


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Thanks again for placing your order with us! Subtotal: $99.99

Net Product: $99.99
Ground Shipping: $7.59
Shipping Savings: -$7.59
Sales Tax: $0.00

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Order Total: $99.99

 

[cyberia]

Just got a cancellation email.

 

[mikeford]

Somebody should call and ask about this screwup.

It has caused a ripple of doubt in my mind.

 

[Eeezee]

Now the link in the OP goes to a 500GB drive for $190?

 

[Eeezee]

Yes, this deal is dead. The new drive of the week is 500GB for considerably more than I'm willing to spend.

Sure enough, I come back on Monday and the deal is gone. Fvck

 

[mikeford]

LA Times monday only Frys ad, 400 GB 8 mb buffer, $99 no rebates. Please don't go til I get mine later.

One per customer, but I haven't decided if I will send wife through with 2nd yet.

When these drives start to fail, bet there is a lot of cryin, even ifs its years away.

 

[jogiba]

I also got the email :
Please note that the item(s) listed below have been removed from
your order per your request to Customer Service, or because the
item is no longer available.



ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE REASON
____________________ ______________________________ ___ ___________ ____________________
4303145 ST3400832A-RK 400GB RTL ULTRA 1 99.99 ITEM DISCONTINUED NO


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