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Seagate 500GB Wireless Portable Hard Drive - Green Only - Officeworks $45

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Seagate 500GB Wireless Portable Hard Drive - Green Only - Officeworks $45
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MaMan on 18/06/2016 - 17:56 files.ozbargain.com.au (4000 clicks)
Last edited 19/06/2016 - 03:34 by 1 other user

After seeing this post I decided to go to my local Office Works to seek a price match. They declined but the lady at the counter scanned a Green one and it came up at $45. She then scanned all other colours and they were full price.

I could not locate Green on the Office Works website so cannot link to it but have included a pic of the product and my receipt. This is no Ex Demo and was in sealed retail packaging. Stock of these lines are kept behind the counter in a security cupboard and not on display.

If this is of interest I suggest you call first to see if Green is in stock locally.

Specs here (For Black unit)

Computing Computer Peripheral Portable Hard Drive Seagate Wireless

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  • KOBH on 18/06/2016 - 18:00

    Nothing on their website.

    http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/SearchDisplay?searchTerm=…

    • avgbowlofpho on 18/06/2016 - 18:01
      +3

      must be discontinued stock :(

      • KOBH on 18/06/2016 - 18:13

        or ex-demo.

  • 2jzzzz on 18/06/2016 - 18:03

    Ok to use with Mac? How is it wireless? Keep it plugged in?

  • iamtezr on 18/06/2016 - 18:22
    +1

    OP,
    was there anymore Green units at Caroline springs?

    • OzSikh on 18/06/2016 - 18:51
      +2

      No stock in Caroline Springs

      Just spoke to the guy and he looked everywhere while I was on hold. But couldn't find one

      • iamtezr on 18/06/2016 - 19:29

        thanks

  • diazepam on 18/06/2016 - 19:09

    how can they decline a price match?

    • KOBH on 18/06/2016 - 19:15
      -3

      They can if they think the price is below cost.

    • OzSikh on 18/06/2016 - 19:15
      +8

      Because it's not direct price reduction, you use 20% off ebay coupon code to get that speacial price. And officeworks policy doesn't cover that

  • che_97 on 18/06/2016 - 19:13

    Have been looking at one of these. Thanks.

    • Limitless on 18/06/2016 - 19:32
      +9

      You're going to be looking a lot longer as there is no stock :P

      • che_97 on 19/06/2016 - 10:37

        Thanks for the update. Is this everywhere ?

        • Limitless on 19/06/2016 - 11:01

          The item isn't on the website so you will have to call around and see if anyone does have stock. Considering it's not available online chances are slim but good luck!

  • roland on 18/06/2016 - 20:00
    -6

    Only "in store"

    • edfoo on 18/06/2016 - 20:09
      +1

      If the green model doesn't even come up online, how can it be shown "in store"?

  • congo on 18/06/2016 - 21:49
    +2

    How useful are these?
    Do they do the same thing as plugging a hhd into the router?

  • bchliu on 18/06/2016 - 22:15
    +17

    OK.. I got one in a previous sale for $59 or something from OW. It actually isnt a bad unit but a bit slow. Can be used in one of 3 modes:

    1) Straight USB 2.0 disk - plug a MicroUSB cable into your computer and into the disk as per normal. This mode is the quickest of the three, but is only obviously available to the USB port in which it is plugged in. Having said that, it is still "slow" compared to USB 3.0 disks - about 30-40MB/sec sustained on large files.

    2) AP mode - The device will become a wireless AP that will allow multiple PCs and devices to attach to it and access it via SMB (Microsoft file sharing) or through http and a dedicated App. The AP can be either stand-alone, or it can be uplinked to another router through this method as well. Slowest mode and does only about 5-6MB/sec sustained.

    3) Member mode - Becomes a member device on an existing wireless network. PCs can access it on the same wireless network segment to read/write to it. Slightly faster than the AP mode to be about 8-12MB/sec depending on your wireless speed.

    Note: all modes are mutually exclusive. Can only be one at a time.

    It has its own internal battery that lasts for about half a day (10-12 hours) but mileage varies depending on your use. Can be charged via the USB cable to a 5V, 1A circuit. A mobile app for iOS and Android is available to access the content within and able to automatically backup your device to it.

    Dont expect a small unit BTW - the surface area is slightly smaller than that of an old CD case and about 2.5x as thick.

    • che_97 on 19/06/2016 - 12:36
      +1

      Thanks for the write up. Very helpful

  • Datatemp on 19/06/2016 - 09:49
    +2

    Found one in the store, scan price not available, store manager scanned the blue one instead and said $95 and he refused to mark it down and want me to pay same price as the blue. Showed him the receipt uploaded still not matching. So no deal for me :(

  • bigspike on 19/06/2016 - 13:30

    No green ones at Morayfield 4506. Every other colour….. Sad face.

  • langitbiru on 19/06/2016 - 14:49
    -1

    see 3 empty boxes of green in weribee OW, but i didnt check with staff for availability, coz i dun need it

    • timbobjim on 20/06/2016 - 09:46

      Was just there too. Took one box up wouldn't scan they looked in the cupboard and no green. One rep said sold last one yesterday.

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