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WD 12TB Elements Desktop HDD - US$207.02 Delivered (~AU$317.41), WD Black 5TB P10 Portable - US$108.85 (~AU$166.89) @ Amazon US

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WD 12TB Elements Desktop HDD - US$207.02 Delivered (~AU$317.41), WD Black 5TB P10 Portable - US$108.85 (~AU$166.89) @ Amazon USAffiliate
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spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 13:10 amazon.com (945 clicks)
Last edited 04/03/2020 - 15:17 by 1 other user
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Cheaper to buy direct from Amazon US, rather than via AU!

AU$313.77 if using a fee-free card, price in title is using Amazon's rates

WD Black 5TB P10 Game Drive Portable External Hard Drive Compatible with PS4 Xbox One PC and Mac WDBA3A0050BBKWESN Expired

  • Up to 5TB that can hold up to 125 games*, so that you can save old favorites and still have room for new titles. | *Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. * The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors.
  • Portable and durable form Factor that provides fast access to your gaming library, anywhere you go.
  • High-performance HDD to optimize your console or PC gaming experience and drive your game.
  • Purpose-built for gamers based on WD_Black quality and reliability so you can play without limits.
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  • bxpressiv on 04/03/2020 - 13:19

    Doesn't Oz have cash back right now making it cheaper through Au?

    • jasswolf on 04/03/2020 - 13:22

      Seems the cashback categorisation has changed to exclude almost all electronics.

    • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 13:22

      Who through? Checked the main ones, and there isn't any cashback on Electronics

      • bxpressiv on 04/03/2020 - 13:27

        Shopback has a couple one says electronics/computers and another says tech. But it's hardly clear so I have no confidence.

        • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 13:29

          Shopback has a couple one says electronics/computers and another says tech.

          No they don't…

          Amazon Devices, Jewellery, Apparel, Shoes, Handbag & Accessories - 7.00%
          Home, Lawn & Garden - 5.30%
          Watches - 5.30%
          Luxury Beauty - 5.30%
          Mobile Electronics, Cell Phones & Accessories - 5.30%
          Sports - 5.30%
          Office Products - 5.30%
          Beauty - 5.30%
          Luggage - 5.30%
          Outdoor - 5.30%

          • bxpressiv on 04/03/2020 - 13:31
            +1

            @spackbace: I'm not disagreeing with you, but there is advice on that same page saying there is an ongoing discount available on the categories I mentioned. It's probably bad info, but it's there. Shopback just have a trashy page without all the proper updates with the new excisions.

            • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 13:34
              +1

              @bxpressiv:

              Shopback just have a trashy page without all the proper updates with the new excisions.

              Yup! Definitely

              • bxpressiv on 04/03/2020 - 13:35
                +1

                @spackbace: Exclusions… Dan sorrel check (that was damn spell check, we use sorrel all the time, right?)

                I was going to post this last night and actually cancelled my us for Au order in the cash back ambiguity. Oh well, still cheaper.

    • 3252900sl on 04/03/2020 - 13:24

      gone for tech https://www.cashrewards.com.au/amazon-australia same with shopback

  • DarthAntz on 04/03/2020 - 13:32
    +1

    I've missed too many well priced external HDD in the past so I've jumped on this. Thank you Spacebace!

  • Skramit on 04/03/2020 - 13:36

    Do you have to mod the WD ones to shuck? Or are they just shuck and install like the seagate ones?

    • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 13:36

      I used the molex connector option for a 10TB one

      • Skramit on 04/03/2020 - 13:50

        Does it only affect older power supplies?

        • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 14:00

          Not sure tbh

        • Xenocide on 04/03/2020 - 16:42

          https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/7fx0i0/wd_easy…
          Easystore is just Elements with Best Buy branding, they have the same (or similar drives). The specific data on the 8TB drives may be different for 12TB ones though.
          The 3.3v chart (power supplies) and the following modifications paragraph may be useful. I'm planning on using the tape mod but YMMV.

      • congo on 04/03/2020 - 14:11

        Link to buy one?

        • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 14:16

          https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1…

          Pick your flavour :)

          FWIW I had a seller screw me over, and they were actually shipping from overseas, despite saying they were local (postage took too long, ended up getting refund). That seller doesn't seem to be around any more thankfully, but there's many like them

          Ended up buying from Jaycar

          Was a couple bucks more than eBay, but could walk in and grab it, not wait weeks for an overseas order

          • congo on 04/03/2020 - 17:15

            @spackbace: Thanks.
            Any issues?
            Heard online that some adapter heat up and burnout the computer?

            • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 17:16

              @congo: Well touch wood it hasn't exploded yet lol

            • mutantx on 04/03/2020 - 17:36

              @congo: that might be regarding the single mold plastic (pc internal) connectors … there are videos showing how they are quite prone to melting/shorting, and even bursting into flame and causing fires.
              Apparently the older style, multi piece (click-together assembly in the factory) connectors are much more safe.
              If you are worried, would suggest pirating parts from some older computers, or visiting TipShops etc, and replace with those.

              • congo on 07/03/2020 - 01:47

                @mutantx: I did the sticky tape trick and that worked.

      • jimdotpud on 04/03/2020 - 16:12

        So was it sata power on the drive? and you just needed the molex adapter as you didn't have any spare sata power plugs?

        I've read about people shucking some external drives only to find the USB board is soldered to the drive, rendering it useless.

        • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 16:16

          The molex adapter is used to short the pins, if you connect it directly the system won't 'see' the drive. It's WD's way of stopping people from shucking the drive

          • jimdotpud on 04/03/2020 - 16:30

            @spackbace: oh, instead of the sticky tape trick on the 3 pins.. gotcha

          • dansblackcat on 06/03/2020 - 19:31

            @spackbace: Good to know. I was worried it'd damage the drive if I connected it without the mod. So it's safe to try connecting it directly first?

    • azazal on 04/03/2020 - 17:39

      I use 4 of the 10tb ones in my Synology NAS.

      No requirement to mod, just shuck and install.

      I suppose it depends on your use

  • shanty on 04/03/2020 - 16:39

    do I, don't I, do I…. will hold off for now.
    A few hours to go though…

  • kiss on 04/03/2020 - 16:40

    This item is labelled "International product from outside Australia" via Amazon.com.au
    I've read up some of the warranty/return policy and still confused - anybody have experience on the warranty side of things ?

    • spackbace on 04/03/2020 - 16:48

      Depends what you want to do with it. If you shuck it, your warranty is voided anyway

      • impoze on 04/03/2020 - 17:18

        you can still put it back in the housing for warranty

  • arjay88 on 04/03/2020 - 19:10

    deal didnt last long..

  • aussieaubs on 05/03/2020 - 12:23

    The coronavirus has impacted the markets and the exchange rate and so driven up the cost of tech. 😫

  • DarthAntz on 18/03/2020 - 11:40
    +1

    Just got an email that my 12TB drive shipped today

    • spackbace on 18/03/2020 - 12:27
      +1

      That'll help during hibernation!

      • DarthAntz on 18/03/2020 - 13:29
        +1

        I'll fill it in no time!

  • DarthAntz on 19/03/2020 - 10:42

    Got an email this morning saying the carrier was unable to complete the order due to 'inaccurate information for my address, and has been returned and a refund issue'.
    This is their way of saying shipping the item is too expensive for them.
    Sad day.

    • spackbace on 19/03/2020 - 10:43

      Wow :/ that's (profanity)

      • DarthAntz on 19/03/2020 - 10:48

        My address was in Japanese, my default address for Amazon US should be in latin alphabet. My fault ;*(

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