spinpoint vs black 1TB models

[QueBert]

people might recommend the WD because of a 5 year warranty over 3 for the Sammy, besides that it's simply blind nutt hugging. There's zero logical reason to recommend the WD outside of the Warranty. Samsung has been making HD's for ages, and it's not like they're some tiny hole in the wall company.

ANY HD from any maker can possible fail, with the exception of the old IBM Deathstars and the 7200.11s (which Seagate released a fix for) I laugh at people who say "[such and such brand] are by far the best HD's on the market and easily the most reliable. I know I've owned FOUR and never had a problem!"

I've had HD's from Connor to Quantum to WD to Maxtor to Segaate fail on me. Oddly enough the only HD brand that never crapped out on me was a IBM and it was one of the Deathstar models *knock on wood* I ran it for maybe 2 1/2 years without so much a problem - go figure lol

 

[Xarick]

I understand Que, but what I mean is the reviewers are all saying the WD black is the best of the bunch right now. The 5 year warranty and their advanced RMA service is definitely compelling.
I had a maxtor for many years and it ran like a dream. So I understand what you are saying. I just want someone to explain the #s for me.

 

[n7]

I'd buy the cheapest one, or if they are within a few $$$, then i'd get whatever has best warranty.

That's pretty much how i've decided on all the current HDDs i have...

*cough* other than the Raptors & SSD >_>

 

[Xarick]

yes it was $98 for the spinpoint 3 yr or $100 for the black 5 year. That was one of my main reasons plus recs.

 

[n7]

Good call on getting the Black then.
They're both good HDDs; you got the better warranty for $2; exactly what most unbiased people woulda done

 

[Blain]

3 key reasons to buy the "Black" over the Samsung...
1. A 5 year warranty is better than 3 years.
2. My wife owns WD stock in her IRA.
3. "Black" sounds cooler than saying you have a "spinpoint".

 

[imported_DangerMouse]

So, Green Caviar EACS 1Tb is not on par with Black Caviar/Spinpoint?
I mean, if no Black Caviar is available then it's better to go for Spinpoint and not for Green Caviar?

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: DangerMouse
I mean, if no Black Caviar is available then it's better to go for Spinpoint and not for Green Caviar?

You should also consider the Caviar "Blue". Same platter density as the Black, but with 16MB cache. It's a good solid performer.

 

[imported_DangerMouse]

Blain:---------
According to WD website there is no 1Tb capacity Caviar Blue HD.
Biggest one is WD7500AAKS.
http://www.westerndigital.com/...atalog.asp?language=en
Think Caviar Blue 750G is more reliable than Samsung SpinPoint 1Tb?

 

[Blain]

Sry, different capacity

 

[Xarick]

So someone tell me how loud this thing is.. because on the egg lots of complaints about noise. I have an old seagate 200gig that I can hear seek, but that has never bothered me, but now I am worried.

Wow dell shipping is quick. I will have this thing tuesday.