Seagate HD 300GB 16MB Cache PATA - $89.99 AR

[Azndude51]

Found this deal while browsing FW.

Seagate Ultra ATA/100 300GB hard drive with 16MB cache

$139.99-$50 rebate = $89.99 + shipping

I think it's available in store at Fry's (no shipping, but will probably have tax)

Linky

 

[kwo]

thanks for the link.....didn't read your title close enough...it's PATA.........

I can't wait 'til we completely do away with the PATA interface...like the floppy..it must DIE DIE DIE!

I do like Seagate's though.....

 

[Eeezee]

PATA is great for storage, I don't even mind ATA/100 when you're getting a nice deal like this. Too bad I don't have any extra IDE slots (and don't feel like getting a card)

 

[cmbehan]

do they carry the 8MB version?

The $50 rebate works on that too, and they're usually $20-30 cheaper...meaning we might be able to get the 8MB PATA for $60 or so....

Terms and Conditions for Mail-In Rebate
Offer valid only on these selected products:
Retail Kit Model Number UPC Number Rebate
Seagate 300-GB ATA 8MB 7_63649_00144_8 $50
OR
Seagate 300-GB ATA 16MB 7_63649_00192_9 $50

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: cmbehan
do they carry the 8MB version?

The $50 rebate works on that too, and they're usually $20-30 cheaper...meaning we might be able to get the 8MB PATA for $60 or so....

Terms and Conditions for Mail-In Rebate
Offer valid only on these selected products:
Retail Kit Model Number UPC Number Rebate
Seagate 300-GB ATA 8MB 7_63649_00144_8 $50
OR
Seagate 300-GB ATA 16MB 7_63649_00192_9 $50

I tried looking for it before, but didn't see the 8mb version for sale there.

 

[imported_stev]

I saw this earlier today, I was about to post about it myself. While I wouldn't get a PATA as an internal drive, I've been looking for a good deal on a PATA to go into an enclosure for backups. This is perfect. Even with shipping and tax (I live in WA) I'd be able to have a big hard drive plus a nice enclosure (say, $60) for a grand total under $180. I know this isn't as huge of a price difference compared to retail external drives as it used to be, but it's still not bad. Besides, it gives me more flexibility in choosing a better looking enclosure!

 

[Eeezee]

$8.74 ground shipping seems kind of expensive considering there's a Fry's is just 2 hours away from where I live... I'm going to sleep on it for a few days and maybe get it on Monday if I still want the drive. I could use a big drive like this for backups, and Seagate is the best

 

[Lark888]

This is perfect. Even with shipping and tax (I live in WA) I'd be able to have a big hard drive plus a nice enclosure (say, $60) for a grand total under $180.

If that's your aim, go for the USB2.0 w/$100 Rebate for $90

===>Seagate 300GB external HDD = $89.99 after $100 MIR

 

[Eeezee]

Bump, the deal lasts until 2/2

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Eeezee
PATA is great for storage, I don't even mind ATA/100 when you're getting a nice deal like this. Too bad I don't have any extra IDE slots (and don't feel like getting a card)

what is wrong with pata/ata100 period? sata may be theoretcially faster but in reality it is not as the drives don't even burst over 100MB/s....with the exception of possibly the raptor.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

PATA FTW! When you're just throwing in drives into a home fileserver, how do you justify the extra expense for SATA controllers, drives and cables?

I run 10 PATA drives in a case with rounded IDE cables. Snug fit but has been purring along for the last 1-2 years (Moria)

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: Eeezee
PATA is great for storage, I don't even mind ATA/100 when you're getting a nice deal like this. Too bad I don't have any extra IDE slots (and don't feel like getting a card)

what is wrong with pata/ata100 period? sata may be theoretcially faster but in reality it is not as the drives don't even burst over 100MB/s....with the exception of possibly the raptor.

It gets clogged if you're striping. They're great drives though if you just want storage, like I said.

 

[Richardito]

Originally posted by: kwo
thanks for the link.....didn't read your title close enough...it's PATA.........

I can't wait 'til we completely do away with the PATA interface...like the floppy..it must DIE DIE DIE!

I do like Seagate's though.....

The community thanks you for your very informative post...

 

[Eeezee]

Keep this bumped, it's a good deal for a Seagate drive

 

[cooliodealio]

I don't think anyone wants to hear about FW deals around here. Anandtech doesn't need them!

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
I don't think anyone wants to hear about FW deals around here. Anandtech doesn't need them!

 

[imported_stev]

I ordered the internal drive from Outpost on Friday so I'll let you know when they confirm and ship my order. I only say this in light of the difficulties with the external 300 GB drive.

 

[Statzere]

Originally posted by: stev
I only say this in light of the difficulties with the external 300 GB drive.

Could someone inform me of these difficulties?

I am getting ready to buy an external drive and am debating between buying an internal drive and an enclosure or just purchasing an external drive. I was about to go with the 300gb seagate external drive (Link) until i heard about these "difficulties."

Thx

 

[imported_stev]

Sorry, I should've been more specific. I was referring to the difficulties associated with the external drive and how there used to be two rebates and now there is only one. Check this thread for the latest on that (you've probably already been there).

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Statzere

Originally posted by: stev
I only say this in light of the difficulties with the external 300 GB drive.

Could someone inform me of these difficulties?

I am getting ready to buy an external drive and am debating between buying an internal drive and an enclosure or just purchasing an external drive. I was about to go with the 300gb seagate external drive (Link) until i heard about these "difficulties."

Thx

imo i would do a internal drive and buy an enclosure because the external drives usually have a shorter warranty..just my .02

 

[tallman45]

Originally posted by: kwo
thanks for the link.....didn't read your title close enough...it's PATA.........

I can't wait 'til we completely do away with the PATA interface...like the floppy..it must DIE DIE DIE!

I do like Seagate's though.....

Except you need a Floppy to load an OS to a Sata Drive !!! Rats

 

[imported_stev]

Yeah, that was one of the reasons I chose to go the internal route. Besides, I noticed that Rosewill has some sleek enclosures (most I've seen are butt-ugly) and has that chipset (Oxford 911) that I've heard good things about. I'm still researching enclosures, though.

 

[imported_stev]

My internal drive shipped from outpost.com. Everything looks in order.

 

[rugger29]

Originally posted by: Eeezee
$8.74 ground shipping seems kind of expensive considering there's a Fry's is just 2 hours away from where I live... I'm going to sleep on it for a few days and maybe get it on Monday if I still want the drive. I could use a big drive like this for backups, and Seagate is the best

Seriously? You'd rather spend 4 hours driving to save $8 shipping fee? You'd probably eat that up in gas alone!

 

[shira]

Now out of stock.