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Western Digital 120GB SATA $49 AR @ Microcenter UATA $39

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Tdavis5432

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120GB SATA $49 after $30 manufacturer and $30 microcenter rebates... reg 119
120GB UATA $39 after $30 manufacturer and $30 microcenter rebates... reg 109


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The SATA drive is fluid dynamic bearing, which is good & WD's site shows it's more quiet than some of the other WD models, but loud compared to other company's offerings. The only review I could find was for the 250GB model: http://www.storagereview.com/a...0030904WD2500JD_1.html This review indicates that WD uses a PATA-to-SATA conversion chip, but the review is old (September 4, 2003). Does anyone know if this bridge is still used and/or if there are any other reviews? Thanks!
 
i dont know, last i read, there were very few 'true' sata drives(most used some kind of conversion chip or something)
also, i read that not many sata drives support command cueing(?)(i think thats what its called)

 
Originally posted by: skunkbuster
i dont know, last i read, there were very few 'true' sata drives(most used some kind of conversion chip or something)
also, i read that not many sata drives support command cueing(?)(i think thats what its called)
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AFAIK, Seagate is only native SATA drive in the mainstream market. (Except Raptor 😛) And for NCQ, again, Seagate is only offering the feature with thier newest line-up (300GB+ models), AFAIK.
 
Um, I'll say one thing and leave it at that.. If you could not figure out that cheat was supposed to be cheap perhaps i underestimated the intelligence of some of the members, forgive me and please, get a life asap thanks! 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Tdavis5432
Um, I'll say one thing and leave it at that.. If you could not figure out that cheat was supposed to be cheap perhaps i underestimated the intelligence of some of the members, forgive me and please, get a life asap thanks! 🙂
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"asap"? what does "asap" mean? I know what "A.S.A.P." means, but I can't figure out "asap". 😀 😉
 
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
is this online or bm? cuz i don't see this deal online
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Go further down on the page to the listings and you'll see the drives. Click on the drive(s) and you see rebates below. Note the Antec case is a tempting deal too! I used to like 15 minutes from a Microcenter... Hrm.. 8.75% tax or shipping? Hrm 😉.
 
Keep in mind that since these are retail boxed WD drives, only 1-year warranty on them. Still a good price, just wanted to make sure everyone knows these aren't the 3-year variety.
 
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