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WD Elements 1TB USB3.0 2.5" Portable HDD $57 @ Officeworks (in-Store Only)

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WD Elements 1TB USB3.0 2.5" Portable HDD $57 @ Officeworks (in-Store Only)
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HomeAlone on 19/09/2014 - 09:24 officeworks.com.au (4539 clicks)
Last edited 19/09/2014 - 09:26

Available in-store only. Be sure to check stock availability on the website before visiting the store.

I looked up random postcodes from each state and there appears to be stock available at many locations.

Model: WDBUZG0010BBK

WD Elements portable hard drives with USB 3.0 offer reliable, high-capacity storage to go, ultra-fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices. The small, lightweight enclosure features massive capacity and WD quality. It includes a free trial of WD SmartWare Pro™ backup software for local and cloud backup.

  • Ultra-fast USB 3 transfers
  • Massive capacity
  • Downloadable trial of WD Smartware Pro backup software
  • Plug and play ready for Windows PCs
  • WD quality inside and out

Price comparison:
$76 @ Harvey Norman
$88 @ MSY

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  • wtfnodeal on 19/09/2014 - 09:35

    What diff is this from those Samsung or Turo for $70+? This seems a good deal

  • wheeliekegman on 19/09/2014 - 09:39

    None on the Sunny Gold Coast :(

    • PVA on 19/09/2014 - 20:40

      Ahh poop. Thanks, saves me looking.

  • lplau on 19/09/2014 - 09:40

    If you see a store has it online and its not on the shelf then ask them to look out back.
    Seems like this one is getting phased out, and quite a few stores are only putting the WD Slim on display.

  • smiles on 19/09/2014 - 10:09

    Worth buying it !!

  • bniko on 19/09/2014 - 10:24

    Would it work on a ps3?

    • PVA on 19/09/2014 - 20:42

      Plugged into the use port, yes.
      You cant pull it apart and use it internally in the ps3

  • pbjabba on 19/09/2014 - 10:24

    Good deal! Hopefully they still have some stock at my local

  • longislandicetea on 19/09/2014 - 10:28

    Is it compatible with a MacBook?

    • Gavman on 19/09/2014 - 10:36
      +3

      The WD 1TB Elements Portable Hard Drive is a PC only hard drive but can be reformatted to work with a Mac.

      • longislandicetea on 19/09/2014 - 10:41

        Thanks for the quick reply guys really appreciate it :)

    • cumova on 19/09/2014 - 10:36
      +3

      all you need to do is format to FAT32 and it will be.

      • longislandicetea on 19/09/2014 - 10:41

        Thanks for the quick reply guys really appreciate it :)

      • rvsure on 19/09/2014 - 11:39
        +1

        I installed NTFS-3G on my MBA and I didn't have to format my HDD to FAT32. My HDD works on both PC and Mac.

        • [Deactivated] on 19/09/2014 - 21:43

          Good job! BTW FAT32 is extremely susceptible to corruption and data loss compared to NTFS. As for exfat it's recommended on thumb drives and small media typically under 100GB.

          I learnt at TAFE from my computer teacher that you can format your HDD with UDF which is the format used on DVDs & CDs typically. It's supported by all windows after XP UDF does however have a version which supports HDD that is read and write by:
          Windows (everything after XP anyway which can still read it),
          MAC (although MAC only supports versions 2.01 and before although Windows 7 formats it this version)
          Linux (all kernals support it that are less than 3 years old)

          Heres a link to format it
          http://superuser.com/questions/726743/how-to-format-a-flash-…

      • klumsybot on 19/09/2014 - 19:43

        I suggest exfat instead, no 4gb file limit

    • PVA on 19/09/2014 - 20:43

      Yes, my son uses one. Reformatted of course.

  • thelastnoob on 19/09/2014 - 10:38

    Got the last at Oxley Brisbane

  • jaero115 on 19/09/2014 - 10:39

    This is 2.5" compared to bulky 3.5" , definitely a bargain at this price

  • CB_TheTECH on 19/09/2014 - 10:41
    +1

    Just picked one up from Marion Store. But they kept behind the cashiers counter and not on the shelf.

  • snappy1234 on 19/09/2014 - 10:51
    +1

    Available here going by stock check (QLD.)
    Morayfield Officeworks (store details)
    170 Morayfield Rd
    Morayfield QLD 4506
    (07) 5428 4100

    • akyeeeahdude on 19/09/2014 - 16:52

      Thank you. Grabbed one from Morayfield about 15 minutes ago. They are behind the counter in front of the laptop display. The lady said that I got one of the two left if anyone else is chasing one.

  • idog8818 on 19/09/2014 - 11:08

    what's the spec for the hdd itself apart from enclosure?

  • calkay on 19/09/2014 - 11:12
    +1

    Hi,
    Thanks for posting this deal. They haven't got any in the Noarlunga store (SA) but the guy checked the computer for us and they've got 30 at Marion and 8 at Keswick. This was about an hour ago.
    Price matched at JB in Noarlunga Colonnades Shopping Centre - the guy had to check his own computer and there's loads of stock - too easy!
    Thanks again

  • D6C1 on 19/09/2014 - 11:22
    +1

    They are awesome drives but the 2tb would be my preference. I have one at the moment and can't do without it! But at $57 bargain!

  • huydn on 19/09/2014 - 11:22
    +2

    For those people wondering about the differences between this drive and the WD My Passport Ultra: although this drive is much faster, WD only provides a 1-year warranty for it whereas the My Passport Ultra has a 3-year warranty.

    So while this price is very tempting, if you are after a longer warranty period and probably the extra software and encryption, I would suggest you wait for a sale on the My Passport Ultra. I got it last time for USD $65.78 delivered.

    But this is indeed a good deal nonetheless.

    • GiggidyGoo on 19/09/2014 - 13:29
      +2

      Ummmm..no. Just opened it up and it has a 3 year warranty in Aus.

    • PVA on 19/09/2014 - 20:45

      The reason I like the elements over the passports is because they don't have the software (and reformatting doesn't get rid of it as it's in the firmware)

  • sm007h on 19/09/2014 - 11:28
    +6

    Dee Why has 17 units and Castle Hill has 22 units and Clarence St Sydney has 22 units, as of 11.28am.

    • alebox on 19/09/2014 - 11:31
      +3

      You, I like you

  • LFCPrince on 19/09/2014 - 11:37

    My I use the Harddisk inside to replace the one in my computer?

    • ozhunter68 on 19/09/2014 - 12:26

      No, we think soldered on board. Try Seagate Expansion.

  • HelpWanted on 19/09/2014 - 11:53
    +4

    Price matched at J.B. in Geelong. (In-stock Officeworks Werribee)

  • manoj Jayswal on 19/09/2014 - 12:21

    Can you upload recipt please?

    Thanks,

    • HelpWanted on 19/09/2014 - 12:38

      Sorry, the better half did the transaction. I can do tonight if it will still help?

  • ak 27 on 19/09/2014 - 12:30
    +1

    For some reason JB Hifi at Elizabeth street is not price matching OW.
    Got one from OW Elizabeth street after most of their staff search frantically in storage and finally found 3 at PoS.

    • rith on 19/09/2014 - 17:45
      +1

      The Enex 100 JB in Perth didn't want to price match the East Perth OW for some reason too.

      The manager (I assume) wasn't too friendly when the store worker I was being assisted by asked about it. He said "is it worth the $20 to go East Perth OW" or something.. Yes man, of course.. Now will you price match for me or not?

      He didn't so I went to OW.

  • RightplaceRontime on 19/09/2014 - 12:40
    +1

    No stock at Caroline Springs Vic either.

  • donnyta on 19/09/2014 - 12:42

    good deal

  • bargaindude on 19/09/2014 - 12:59
    +1

    2 more available at werribee vic.

  • nada83 on 19/09/2014 - 13:13
    +4

    Just bought 1. Thanks. Taren Point Officeworks still has 5 or 6 units. The lady there said it has 3-year warranty.

    • GiggidyGoo on 19/09/2014 - 13:28
      +4

      Confirmed. Just opened it up, has 3 year warranty in Aus.

  • catmao on 19/09/2014 - 13:28

    Any help! I need upgrade the hard disk in my laptop. is this fine?

    • ozhunter68 on 19/09/2014 - 15:20

      No, soldered on board I think.

    • PVA on 19/09/2014 - 20:47
      +1

      No you can't use it like that, soldered connectors.

      • catmao on 19/09/2014 - 23:16
        +1

        Big thanks, ozhunter68 and PVA

  • mostlygordon on 19/09/2014 - 13:35
    +1

    Thanks OP, purchased the last one from South Yarra. Now, off to download land tonight ;-)

    • RightplaceRontime on 19/09/2014 - 15:34
      +2

      Your pic looks like, you're the sort of bloke that is into them National Geographic sorto' docos'.

      • mostlygordon on 19/09/2014 - 16:52
        +1

        They're OK, along with the cultural stuff on SBS lol

  • Nerd81 on 19/09/2014 - 14:25
    +1

    picked up the last 2 in yarraville

    • RightplaceRontime on 19/09/2014 - 14:29
      +2

      Damn you Nerd81!. Beat me to them.
      Anyway, how HOT is the girl in the denim minis on the Superdry banner ad!… am I right?

      • mostlygordon on 19/09/2014 - 17:04
        +1

        Damn, now I have to go to Yarraville, and I don't need to buy anything…

        • RightplaceRontime on 19/09/2014 - 17:12

          I meant the girl on the 'deals' page on Ozbargain-not at OW Yarraville… I wish!.

        • mostlygordon on 19/09/2014 - 17:24
          +2

          @RightplaceRontime:

          The ads aren't static, so please find and post a link.

        • RightplaceRontime on 19/09/2014 - 17:44
          +2

          @mostlygordon: I just realised that, there is a bloke in HardYakka now… he doesn't quite do it for me!

  • lplau on 19/09/2014 - 14:25
    +4

    Hmmm, not sure what im gonna do with one of these… already have so many from other deals!

  • RichardL on 19/09/2014 - 14:31
    +1

    None left at Pitt Street OW. Went to JB Westfields Sydney and got a price match. About 10 Left on the shelf.

  • kingpage on 19/09/2014 - 14:37
    +1

    Harvey Norman is also able to price match if OW's site says a local store has stock.

  • rith on 19/09/2014 - 14:58
    +1

    JB in Enex did not want to price match. Going to East Perth OW instead.

    • rith on 19/09/2014 - 15:22
      +1

      No more at East Perth :(

  • frankfu1122 on 19/09/2014 - 15:45
    +1

    Just grabbed 2 at JB Hi-Fi @ Pitt St Mall, Sydney after being out of stock at Clarence St.

    Thanks!

  • hoons on 19/09/2014 - 16:53
    +1

    Is this the price for as long as stock runs out or is it for a limited time?

  • WaywardOne on 19/09/2014 - 17:04
    +1

    I actually bought one. I've never had any luck in the past with Officeworks clearance stock!

  • [Deactivated] on 19/09/2014 - 17:22
    +1

    Quite a few left behind the counter at Hoxton Park. Also, I rang Wetherill Park and they said that they were out of stock.

  • deathjr on 19/09/2014 - 18:02
    +1

    Great deal, price matched at jb hifi hoppers crossing. They have heaps of stock. I can post receipt if anyone wants. Thanks OP.

  • byo on 19/09/2014 - 18:40

    Is it official policy for JB to match price? Just went to JB at Parramatta Westfield and staff there bluntly refused to price match.

    • sm007h on 19/09/2014 - 20:29
      +1

      It's up to manager's discretion. At $57, it is below JB's cost by a fair whack.

  • rith on 19/09/2014 - 19:43
    +1

    About 15-20 left at Morley, WA. They're behind the counter - not on the shelf.

  • blahhhh10 on 19/09/2014 - 20:31
    +3

    Website stock levels totally inaccurate by at least 8 hrs. Call before going.

  • Polaremail on 19/09/2014 - 21:25
    +1

    got one at chirnside park VIC,they still has a few left.

  • vlaaad on 20/09/2014 - 02:15

    Didn't realise it was only for one day and missed out. Was gonna get it the next day.

  • hoons on 20/09/2014 - 09:32
    +1

    OP should of stated it was for 1 day only, plenty of people missed out including me :(

    • llzzz on 20/09/2014 - 11:41

      same here. was planning to go get 1 today…..
      :(

    • HomeAlone on 20/09/2014 - 12:45
      +7

      @hoons

      I would have if it was actually mentioned somewhere. I just happened to see it for this price on their website yesterday and thought it was a deal worth sharing.

      • amoc1001 on 20/09/2014 - 17:14
        +1

        Thanks OP.

        I picked one up yesterday from Officeworks in Elsternwick.

        Good deal.

  • tms846 on 20/09/2014 - 11:55
    +2

    Just price matched it at JB… The guy didn't even asked a second question…

    • sandeep1414 on 20/09/2014 - 12:36

      plz tell me how to do that. can i do this price match online. can u send me the receipt.

  • sandeep1414 on 20/09/2014 - 12:56
    +1

    someone plz post the receipt so that i can pricematch at JB HIFi or dicksmith..

  • behindmyego on 20/09/2014 - 15:20

    Can anybody pls upload the receipt?

  • deathjr on 20/09/2014 - 19:09

    Here you go:

    http://i.imgur.com/2G7TEwO.jpg

    JB Price match receipt

  • kaikor on 21/09/2014 - 13:25

    How many did your price match by showing a hard copy of the $57 online price? I did print it out and hope they won't check online …

  • RichardL on 21/09/2014 - 16:34
    +1

    For anyone who needs a JB Price Match Receipt

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/ydslgfoeaq5q94c/Scan%2021%20Sep%20…

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