WD My Book 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $87 + FS @Best Buy

[J_IVAN]

Bestbuy is offering WD My Book 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $86.99 plus Free shipping:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-my-b...lack/1765014.p?id=1219063232061&skuId=1765014

• 3TB storage capacity provides ample space for your music, movies and other files.

• USB 3.0 interface enables simple connection to your computer.

• Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps to ensure quick response when updating files.

• Local and Cloud backup along with WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software provide versatile options for protecting your critical system files.

• Password protection and hardware encryption help keep your important documents safe and private.

• Compatible with PC and Mac for flexible installation options (requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating systems).

 

[CuriousMike]

Coming up as $109.99 for me.

If this hits $86.99, can the drive be yanked and used as an internal drive?

 

[PliotronX]

So what's with the trend of Best Buy deals not showing up as the advertised by OP's prices?

Would be sweet if these panned out, but alas

 

[Harrod]

Coming up as $109.99 for me.

If this hits $86.99, can the drive be yanked and used as an internal drive?

Yes, I've done this with several of them, I think the only downside of this, is sometimes they are 5400 rpm drives, but since I used them in a media pc, it really doesn't matter to me.

I like the maximum data transfer rate on the page. 5000 megabytes per second. I'm going to have to call the bull crap police on that statement.

 

[IksokChoy]

Bestbuy is offering WD My Book 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $86.99 plus Free shipping:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-my-b...lack/1765014.p?id=1219063232061&skuId=1765014

• 3TB storage capacity provides ample space for your music, movies and other files.

• USB 3.0 interface enables simple connection to your computer.

• Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps to ensure quick response when updating files.

• Local and Cloud backup along with WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software provide versatile options for protecting your critical system files.

• Password protection and hardware encryption help keep your important documents safe and private.

• Compatible with PC and Mac for flexible installation options (requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating systems).

It came up for $109.99 for me also, but I went on the Local BestBuy site & the $86.99 came up

 

[SimMike2]

I have a WD 4TB that I use over USB 2.0 connection with my Windows Media Center. Works great, even with that slower interface. As soon as the warranty is up, I will probably pull the drive and install internally with a fan blowing over it. I do have a little USB fan blowing on the external case and I haven't had any trouble. Can record three programs from HD Prime and watch another all on the same drive.

 

[Pariah]

Yes, I've done this with several of them, I think the only downside of this, is sometimes they are 5400 rpm drives, but since I used them in a media pc, it really doesn't matter to me.

I like the maximum data transfer rate on the page. 5000 megabytes per second. I'm going to have to call the bull crap police on that statement.

It's a typo. Should say 5000 megabit as stated on the overview tab. That's just the theoretical burst speed allowed by USB 3.0, not the maximum sustained transfer rate.

 

[lupi]

It came up for $109.99 for me also, but I went on the Local BestBuy site & the $86.99 came up

What is the local site?

I have a WD 4TB that I use over USB 2.0 connection with my Windows Media Center. Works great, even with that slower interface. As soon as the warranty is up, I will probably pull the drive and install internally with a fan blowing over it. I do have a little USB fan blowing on the external case and I haven't had any trouble. Can record three programs from HD Prime and watch another all on the same drive.

Have a 2.0 external and a 3.0. The speed difference when actually moving large amounts of data extremely noticeable, couldn't imaging using a 2.0 as my main backup drive anymore.

 

[CuriousMike]

Frys has the 4tb drive for $89 - I think I'll go for that.
http://www.frys.com/product/8336007?site=72premail071915

 

[J_IVAN]

Frys has the 4tb drive for $89 - I think I'll go for that.
http://www.frys.com/product/8336007?site=72premail071915

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