This was posted 11 years 3 months 9 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

WD My Book Essential 3TB 3.5" USB 3.0 HDD $148 (Save $40) Delivered @ JB Hi-Fi

60
WD My Book Essential 3TB 3.5" USB 3.0 HDD $148 (Save $40) Delivered @ JB Hi-Fi
Go to Deal
[Deactivated] on 15/08/2013 - 06:58 jbhifionline.com.au (251 clicks)

WD My Book Essential 3TB 3.5" USB 3.0 HDD $148 (Save $40) Delivered @ JB Hi-Fi

OW just dropped the price to avoid the price match.

WD quality inside and out.
My Book External drives are the world's best selling drives. There's a reason. We've been making hard drives for 20 years and we know how to protect your data.

USB 3.0 plus USB 2.0.
A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.

See your life safe in one place.
WD SmartWare visual backup software provides a visual display of your backup as it happens so you know your data is safe.

Did you know…
With WD SmartWare, your data is automatically backed up every time you hit save?

Key Features

3TB capacity

Dual USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatibity

Up to 3x transfer rates with USB 3.0

AC powered

WD Smartware

Computing 3TB Computer Peripheral External Hard Drive Western Digital

Related Stores

JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi

closed Comments

  • pennyless on 15/08/2013 - 07:38

    So your paying around $40 for WD's "smart"ware?

  • frickendevil on 15/08/2013 - 07:44
    +1

    I purchased a couple of these a while ago when Harvey Norman had them at $138. Within about 2 weeks one of the controllers died and about a month after that the harddrive in the other unit died. After the second one died I just asked for a refund instead of a replacement and bought an equivalent Seagate. The replacement unit hasn't died yet, but I am not keeping anything important on it.

    Not going to neg the deal, but letting others know about quality issues I've had.

    • ElWircho on 15/08/2013 - 08:55

      Thanks for letting us know,i love WD and hate Seagates, however 2TB drives that is. From what i've read something doesn't feel right with these 3TB drives, will skip this step in evolution i guess.

      • AlexF on 15/08/2013 - 10:29

        Whilst no manufacturer will ever confirm, common consensus is that external HDDs are binned parts [ie. not able to qualify (performance/endurance) for sale as standalone HDDs] hence no surprises about failure if in constant use - they're not sold for that.

  • ktks on 15/08/2013 - 09:27
    +1

    I think the problem is the handling of these external hard drive. You must not move the HD when you are using it. I see a lot of people re-positioning the HD while it is being used. I have never done that and never had a failure in the all my external HD (various brands) bought within 6 years.

  • OzJD on 15/08/2013 - 09:57

    I've got more than enough HDDs, but I just wanted to say I've been using many WD Elements and these WD My Book 3TB drives without issues on a single one.

  • UFO on 15/08/2013 - 10:50

    I got 4 external drives…. a seagate and 3 WD's.

    I can hear the seagate clicking away in the other room!

    Havent had an issue with reliability on any of them, but I do favour the WD's for sure. Each to their own…. just like Ford and Holden, you'll get fanboi's on both sides.

    But I'm definitely a WDboi… HP Proliant server is busting at the seams with 4 WD Red's happily spinning away inside 24/7, and have never had an issue.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join