WD 100GB 8MB Buffer $209 @ MWave.com

[fergiboy]

Same drive goes for $248 at newegg.

 

[Chris S]

That sounds like a good deal. Anybody ever dealt w/ MWave?

 

[mrVW]

mwave is awesome. They even run the same software as newegg.

 

[Leon]

WD 120GB 1200BB EIDE ULTRA-ATA/66-100 8.9MS 7200RPM 2MB BUFFER (Bare drive) Detail Specs $208.00

This also sounds pretty good, not the fastest, but a lot of storage space.

 

[alrocky]

Hmm, let's see:

a) 100 BG, 2 MB buffer = $195
b) 100 GB, 8 MB buffer = $209
c) 120 GB, 2 MB buffer = $208
d) 120 GB, 8 MB buffer = $242

anyone else prefer option B?

 

[hoomza444]

hmm.......i wonder what kind of real life perforamnce difference the bigger buffer would make? i would think most of hte time you wouldn't be loading and unloading large enough amounts of data to tell teh difference? but hell 100gb is already a lot...heheh. maybe someone can englighten us? which is worth it? the extra buffer or the extra memory? keep in mind that 2mb is basically the standard and runs just fine......so it is really about how good the 8mb buffer would be? oh well, bump

 

[MTXR]

I actually have the 100gig 8mb Cahce version running as my primary had. IT IS EXTREMEMLY FAST. You will notice the difference. But if the harddrive is mainly for storage reasons then get the 120 2mb version unless you have to have the speed.

 

[menderchuck]

the 120gb 8mb cache version is faster than the 100gb 8mb cache drive

 

[Soldat]

'maximum pc' magazine has a good article comparing the WD 8mb cache models to the scsi seaate x15-36lp. As far as desktop performance goes the wd did very well and certainly was the better bang for the buck.

 

[kof]

<< Hmm, let's see:

a) 100 BG, 2 MB buffer = $195
b) 100 GB, 8 MB buffer = $209
c) 120 GB, 2 MB buffer = $208
d) 120 GB, 8 MB buffer = $242

anyone else prefer option B? >>


I picked option
e) 100GB, 2MB buffer = $120 (Sam's club special, $220 with $100 rebate last November).
Should have bought another and done RAID. Thought the prices would drop faster, instead of RISING.
/edit for typo

 

[SaigonK]

I deal with Mwave exclusively for most everything i buy.
They have decent shipping, no hassles and my stuff is ALWAYS on time. My total orders from the for last year were like $15000 between building PC's for people locally etc etc.

They are a definite buy from company, if this drive is that cheap I might have to go buy two of them and dump my IBM's..can you say two of these 100gig-8meg cache drives in a raid 0 config....drooooolllll!

Talk about fast and copius amounts of space! =)

 

[Gujski]

e) 100GB, 2MB buffer = $120 (Sam's club special, $220 with $100 rebate las November).

I am still kicking myself for passing that up!!:disgust:

 

[greg]

I ran this drive (two in my system) for 2 months on my home system and then switched to a Seagate Barracuda IV, I could not tell a lick's differecne between the two in everyday performance. If I were xferring large files between the drvie the WD really shined. Otherwise the difference was negligible in "feel".

 

[mpjohnst]

Nothing but rave reviews for the 8MB cache versions on Storage Review. There doesn't happen to be any rebates on this does there? $209 is a great price though...

 

[johto]

[q
e) 100GB, 2MB buffer = $120 (Sam's club special, $220 with $100 rebate last November).
Should have bought another and done RAID. Thought the prices would drop faster, instead of RISING.
/edit for typo[/i] >>



ugh me too. I had to buy a drive the other day for 120 (80gb)... hopefully. i should have gotten another then too.

 

[alrocky]

Gateway has the SE 100GB WD for $239 with free shipping (over $199). Bensbargains mentions an additional $50 discount.

$239 - $50 = $189.

 

[kennyG]

Mwave has some great pricing..sometime better than newegg(which I like alot..newegg than is!)

 

[Riker1]

Wow 8mb Cache for real? Sounds like a good deal.

 

[solo]

Why does the Mwave site look so much like Newegg???

-Solo

 

[saltedeggman]

Mwave is the parent compnay of newegg

thats why

LOL

 

[Kingofcomputer]

how do you know?

 

[fergiboy]

Follow this link: http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/bulletin/similar.hmx?UID=&CID=&Back=. MWave isnt associated with any other online retailers. BTW: Price of 120gb 8mb cache drive is down 3 dollars.

 

[gunf1ghter]

You know, maybe it's just my bad luck but I have never had any luck at all with WD hard drives. I have literally had 4 of them replaced in the last 3 years. The most recent one was only 12 months old (I had purchased it for use in a small server at the office).

OTOH I have never had a single quantum or maxtor drive fail on me. Some of the ones I have are 4 years old and still going strong.

I don't care how fast the drive is if it has poor reliability.


The Maxtor 740DX 80 GB with fluid bearings is going for only $134 at newegg... guess that's the hot ticket for me.

 

[Ducksoup]

gunfighter After reading your post I counted about 10 maxtor drives I had without any problems. Never owned a WD and was tempted with the 8mb. buffer but recall people having problems. The drive you mention sounds very interesting. Heading there to check it out.

 

[dew042]

<< Why does the Mwave site look so much like Newegg???

-Solo >>



i believe newegg was actually the second one to have that site design. mwave has been around a while longer than newegg....

i feel old.

dew.