where the heck is the new raptor

[trikster2]

News release in September said release would be October.

Well it's november and I can't even find the new raptors on WDs web site.

Anyone in the know that can tell me how long I'm gona have to wait to build my new computer?

Thanks

 

[Idontcare]

Don't know, but you've got to love paper launches!

Vapor-Ware Aware

Edit: fixed link

Double Edit: You could always request an Editorial Review Version...

 

[UlricT]

right here
http://anandtech.bizrate.com/rd?http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=49004!!mid=17078&cat_id=410&rf=ant005&b_id=115

looks like its only on special order though

 

[spclwpns]

300 bucks ??? BOO-WAAH !!! I just GOTTA laugh

Seems EVERYTHING is 300 bucks now, I must be paying CEO bonuses or something.....

 

[jamison]

UlricT - that just means it isn't in stock yet (notice no inventory info), it is basically the definition of not in stock at axion.

 

[Pariah]

Originally posted by: trikster2
News release in September said release would be October.

Well it's november and I can't even find the new raptors on WDs web site.

Anyone in the know that can tell me how long I'm gona have to wait to build my new computer?

Thanks

WESTERN DIGITAL DOUBLES WD RAPTORTM CAPACITY TO 74 GB AND INCREASES PERFORMANCE 30 PERCENT WITH COMMAND QUEUING

"The company expects to begin shipment of the new WD Raptor drives with Ultra/150 CQ in November of this year."

 

[SUOrangeman]

29 Dec per Monarch Computer

Was 12 Dec and a few dollars more earlier today.

-SUO

 

[XBoxLPU]

Originally posted by: SUOrangeman
12 Dec per Monarch Computer

-SUO

Umm

Now Taking Preorders.
Shipping will start December 29
first come first serve basis.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: XBoxLPU

Originally posted by: SUOrangeman
12 Dec per Monarch Computer

-SUO

Umm

Now Taking Preorders.
Shipping will start December 29
first come first serve basis.

That is odd, just 1 hour ago it said the same thing but with a December 12th date.

 

[XBoxLPU]

Why only 3 year warranty ?

 

[Bregor]

Originally posted by: XBoxLPU
Why only 3 year warranty ?

Because two years of the five year warranty will have expired by the time we actually get our hands on the drive.

 

[XBoxLPU]

lol

 

[Maddscientist]

I heard the scrapped the idea of a faster Raptor when it began catching and killing all the other Dinosours..........Oh wait wrong topic!......Ehehm Ya Alrighty Then.

 

[kenshorin]

It says December 12 again. The price is $289, which is pretty good considering it isn't released yet, it should drop down after the holidays go by to maybe low to mid $200s. Hope so... I want this thing!

 

[JimRaynor]

Glad I already bought one, thought about waiting around, just wasn't worth it.

 

[InlineFive]

Where and how much is the 36GB 2nd Gen drive?! I can afford that one but not the 76GB model.

 

[kenshorin]

Well, here we are a week before the 12/12 date, still nothin on newegg or zipzoomfly (read: a site I actually TRUST.)

 

[WHipLAsh13]

Originally posted by: kenshorin
Well, here we are a week before the 12/12 date, still nothin on newegg or zipzoomfly (read: a site I actually TRUST.)

Here is a link from atacom.com. They are a respectable reseller that is endorsed by Anandtech.

 

[beatle]

Originally posted by: PorBleemo
Where and how much is the 36GB 2nd Gen drive?! I can afford that one but not the 76GB model.

No kidding. @ $300, the 74GB drive is more expensive than 2 36s. I'd rather have RAID 0 anyway. (Backup your stuff! )

 

[RIP1234]

Newegg has then in stock NOW for $298!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!12/05/03