Saw officeworks selling 750GB 2.5" external for $128 awhile back, but for extra $2 you get 1TB? I think that's a bargain.
Bought this from Lapy King store at Pitt St, Sydney, this morning.. still around at least 5-6 left.
It comes with 3yr warranty, pre-loaded backup software, internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology, etc.
Was gonna get the 500GB 2.5" external for $59 from the earlier post but sold out.. but glad got this one instead.
Ps. My first post, so please be gentle ;)
also to inspire people to get instore quickly or luck out
Mikinoz is kind of correct. infernal_max is too. It really depends if you're in Sydney and can get in store quick. However, to those outside Sydney, I doubt you can price-match this at Officeworks.
luck out = a good thing
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/luck_out
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Guys appreciate new bie and comment on product and guide how to put here effectively. cheers
the wiki says the following… and I agree:
As you are new to posting, there is no need to tell the community, to take it easy on you. Think about it how would you feel if at a party someone introduced themselves by saying “Hello I'm Fred, please be nice to me!”.
I wonder, is this "be nice to me" thing very common on the internet ? i've never seen it before on any other sites. I find it very bizarre…. I mean, why would we be horrible to a new person ???!
You may be nice to new people, but there are others on here who are quite the opposite!
But I was thinking that if it is a first poster, why would they read the wiki? Also there are others who have no idea what a Wiki is!
I guess because it still is the internet, people are generally nastier because of the anonymity, and I can see why people post that line. Doesn't bother me though.
Good to see more first posters! :)
I find it funny how one line can annoy the regulars so much. :D
Me too, whole debates to full blown arguments can start from those few words. Amazing. Perhaps the regulars should say "I am old here please be horrible to me" to balance things out.
Anyhow good deal and nice first post, welcome to the ranks tamaz :)
perhaps ozbargain should adopt a harsher position instead … e.g. post is deleted and poster is immediately banned. :)
just kidding. Nice deal tamaz !!
It never ceases to amaze me that it's Mikinoz leading the charge as well. "please be nice to me" 'NO! YOU'RE NEW, WE KNOW THAT. BUGGER OFF!' :P
Hahaha hey least i am not as mean as i used to be ;)
Hehehe, true. :)
Must have been a long week…
so think can price match? haha……is Lapy King store at Pitt st the only computer store or is it a national retailer type?
sorry i am from melb…
not with the low stock, it will be out of stock before you price mnatch and most people will only do it when there is stock
From their website, these guys are in sth melb too. However don't know if its just a store thing
224 Clarendon Street
South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
Yes if
1. They (lappy king) still have the exact item in stock.
2. you are happy to absorb the additional delivery cost.
How do I know? I did that with another product with OW.
looks good and 3 year warranty makes it a winner
Thanks Tamaz, awesome deal. Got myself one just now!
do you think other stores have at this price?
I guess I'm one of those people who don't (care) read the wiki first, only care about the bargain and wanna share it. I only saw the stock from what they got left on display, so probably they have more? You should call them to confirm first… as Matador_OZ mentioned they have stores in Melb and few in Syd.
Maybe you drive without getting a license too :)
dang. shouldn't have picked up a $59 500gb the other day. cant justify the extra spend now.
Thanks for the deal. Yes it is a bit disappointing that it's not a nationwide deal but oh well, some deals are Vic only, so…
As for the first time poster comment, I often see something similar on other forums as an auto-message underneath the person's avatar. I don't think it's necessary to make an issue out of it though, so what if they've said that, big deal!
Went to the shop, all sold out! :(
is that a reason to neg?
Because its sold out
It's still a bargain for those that got them.. you were too slow
@manbearpig: well if you had taken the time to go to the store, and it was sold out. And ozbargain had not stated it was sold out, then yeah, id be pissed. But probably informing, rather than voting negative for the deal would be more appropriate.
Can anyone please post the link to this item on officeworks website? Can't find it. Thanks.
SOLD OUT GUYS!!
Has anyone ever managed to put one of these external 2.5's into a laptop as an internal?
Yes but I think when it gets bigger than 500Gb the depth is slightly bigger so depending on where you are inserting the 2.5" it may not fit. my 2c worth
Sold out bt a lot of 4G 8G flash disk in stock
hi guys
not sure how relevant this is
but i just got 1TB Western Digital for $95 at Harvey Norman Auburn
just thought i would let people know of this alternative
did you get portable? if yes then its really good deal.
ah yes i forgot to mention that it is not portable. its the kind that needs power from a power source and not USB. sorry for that!
I bought one. It works flawlessly.
Tamaz, see that 1 next to your name , that means its your first post.
Also if you spend some time reading the wiki it actually advises not to put be nice this is my first post
Ps bargains are usually a stock level that inspires bargain to more than 5, if there is only a couple left its not really a bargain as the people that miss out might be disappointed
Welcome and hope to see a better bargain next time :)