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Western Digital My Passport 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $208 US Shipped. [Expedited]

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Lditroia on 05/05/2012 - 12:09 amazon.com (2448 clicks)
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These were around $299 US just the other day, and the 1TB one was $109. Now it's 43% off and only a few dollars more than the 1.5TB model. These are the latest models, I have the last gen USB3 1TB passport and it's been flawless.

Only available in black.

Items: USD 199.99
Shipping & Handling: USD 7.98

Cheapest Price on Static Ice $289: http://www.lmc.com.au/products/Hard_Disk_Drive_and_Enclosure/Western_Digital/578942/WD_Passport_Essential_SE_2.5%5C%22_2TB_USB3.0/USB2.0_-Black%5BWDBY8L0020BBK%5D

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  • UFO on 05/05/2012 - 12:26
    +1

    Some of the Aussie retailers charging stupid pricing for 'postage and handling' need to take a page from Amazon.
    $8 delivery fee from the USA to AU.

    Big plus vote for good deal including delivery.

    • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 12:34

      Yeah I bought the 16GB SoDIMMs from Amazon the other day, and Expedited shipping was like $4.

    • N3M3S1S on 05/05/2012 - 12:39
      +7

      Big companies like Amazon get shipping cheaper as they ship so much stuff.

      Also shipping in general is cheaper over there.

    • nfr on 05/05/2012 - 15:17
      +6

      Actually, I'd blame the Aussie couriers esp. Australia Post.

  • the discombobulated… on 05/05/2012 - 12:37

    Grrr. Warranty. Grrr. :(

    • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 13:30

      It's got 2 year warranty. The boxes look exactly the same as the Australian ones but the Serial Number might be different. I have had 2 WD passport 2.5" Drives a 500GB USB2 and a 1TB USB3 neither have had any issues.

      Cheers

      Dave

  • Mr Lonely on 05/05/2012 - 13:38

    It seems to be a good deal? Anyone know how long it will last?

    • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 14:39

      No Idea the prices changed today. The 1TB Went up buy ~$50 and the 2TB went down by ~$100.

    • Purt on 05/05/2012 - 18:29

      it has been this price since april 17th so it should stay for a bit.

  • hambuger on 05/05/2012 - 13:44
    -5

    Why not just buy a drive and a USB3 enclosure? Cheaper than this..

    • shift6 on 05/05/2012 - 13:48
      +2

      Oh do please link then. Note that this is a 2.5" drive that doesn't require external power.

    • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 14:42

      You can get a WD Bare 1TB 2.5" drive for $132 at MSY, so this is cheap.

    • lostn on 05/05/2012 - 15:22

      Show us where you can buy a 2TB 2.5" internal drive anywhere, and we will.

      They don't make them bigger than 1TB.

  • Sage on 05/05/2012 - 14:05
    +1

    Oooooo nice! I was looking at this HDD last night at JB for $300, I had a look online and found it for $230 and was very tempted. At $208 I can't resist!

    • davidl2 on 05/05/2012 - 14:47
      -1

      if you could find one locally for $230, I'd say GO FOR IT, GO F***KING GET IT, NOW NOW NOW, GO GET IT NOW!!!

      it's only $22 difference, the warranty would be a lot easier & you support local Australian business.

      • troyww on 05/05/2012 - 19:20
        +8

        Last night I was sitting in my lounge and heard a slap and a skidding sound . Went to the front door to see an Australia Post van disappearing out my drive . The noise was my parcel hitting the ground and sliding along the tiles on my porch . $22 doesn't seem like a lot more to me if you can pick it up rather than have it "delivered" by Australia post .

        • ditroia on 06/05/2012 - 02:19
          +1

          2 Words: P.O. BOX.

          Parcels NEVER get wet, stolen, bent in your mail box, lost, and you can get them a little quicker. I Share one with a mate, costs me $50 a year with our own keys.

    • Sage on 05/05/2012 - 21:32

      Yeah nah it was from the US. Sorry I should of specified.

  • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 14:43
    +1

    There's a Seagate 2TB 2.5" drive, for a little less:

    http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/186959/HARD_DRIVE_-EXTERNAL_PORTABLE_DRIVES-_USB_ONLY/Seagate/STAY2000302.asp

    Appears to be bigger though.

  • lostn on 05/05/2012 - 15:22

    Is this drive thicker than other Passports?

    • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 15:51

      maybe check the dimensions on their website, but I doubt it.

      • lostn on 05/05/2012 - 15:54
        +1

        If you look at the 3rd and 4th pics they do look thicker, but they didn't give us a side on view.

  • happy9tennis on 05/05/2012 - 16:40
    +1

    just ordered one from Amazon….yeeppy

  • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 17:11

    Size Specs of the Drive:

    2TB Height 21 mm
    Depth 111 mm
    Width 82.0 mm
    Weight 0.23 kg

    1TB is: Height 19 mm
    Depth 111 mm
    Width 82.0 mm
    Weight 0.194 kg

    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2012 - 15:47

      that is the case size, the actual drive inside is 15mm thick

      • lostn on 06/05/2012 - 17:21

        Wouldn't it be only 2mm thicker than a 1TB?

  • Mikeshashimi on 05/05/2012 - 18:13

    nice price considering normal prices for 1tbs are usual around $120+

    But its a little risky having all 2TB worth of data in one HDD.

    • fleabag on 05/05/2012 - 18:39

      not bad as a portable video library, I've got a 750gb one I use as that / it's the back up of my media center

    • Devils Advocate on 05/05/2012 - 18:46

      More like $140+

    • jv on 06/05/2012 - 21:51

      But its a little risky having all 2TB worth of data in one HDD.

      Why? Don't you backup your data?

  • shaiguy on 05/05/2012 - 18:47

    Don't like WD as a couple of years ago I lost all my stuff on a WD MyBook. However, will give them another crack. When I purchased said there were 15 left (although they will likely get more). When I checked out there were 13 left? unsure if it means much.

    • dyziplen on 05/05/2012 - 18:56
      +2

      ALL DRIVES FAIL, so make sure you have backups

    • Miami Mall Alien on 05/05/2012 - 19:42
      +1

      FFS not this sob story again.

      If the drives fails, it's YOUR fault for not backing up. When will people realise HDD's are disposable products with finite lifespans?

      And half the time you can tell it's on it's way out quite clearly by checking the Reallocated Sector Count with an app like HD Tune.

      He who laughs last, has the best back-ups.

      • indianregulator on 05/05/2012 - 20:22

        I used to back up everything on dvds, but dvds fail as well, so now im going to have to back up my backups, this could come in handy for that! Also cheers for the HD tune tip.

        • lostn on 06/05/2012 - 17:24

          If both your drive and DVD fails, then you have very bad luck.

          DVDs shouldn't fail if you just leave them in a spindle and don't use them. Their natural lifespan is quite long.

          The more valuable something is, the more backups you should make. People who swear themselves off a brand because of one bad experience are naive. All things fail. You were just unlucky.

        • Miami Mall Alien on 06/05/2012 - 17:54

          You have to check the media code of your optical media (the brand is irrelevant as almost none of them manufacture their own discs anymore; sort of like how there are only 4 or 5 LCD panel manufacturers in the world and then they're re-badged as Philips, Panasonic, Samsung, etc).
          Chances are you used some cheap CMC Mag media which all end up as coasters after 6 months or so.

          Taiyo Yuden & Mitsubishi Chemical Corps are the only DVD+R/CD+R makers you should consider using for archival discs.
          In short, if you stick with Verbatim-branded media for DVD+Rs and Sony/TDK for CD+Rs, you should be fine (but nevertheless check the media code with an like Nero DiscSpeed or ImgBurn as even Verbatim/Sony can outsource to sh*tty manufacturers from time to time.)

  • pennyless on 05/05/2012 - 19:00

    Items: AUD 203.17
    Shipping & Handling: AUD 8.11

    Comes to $211 for me

    • lostn on 06/05/2012 - 17:26

      Did you pay in AUD or USD? The OP probably paid in USD and then did a conversion on current rate. If you pay in AUD, Amazon takes a cut on the conversion. If you don't, the bank will take a cut but it won't appear on your invoice at amazon.

      $208 AUD probably assumed paying in USD.

  • ohisee on 05/05/2012 - 19:02
    +1

    Yes, it is AU$211. Just ordered one

  • [Deactivated] on 05/05/2012 - 20:26

    Up to $259 now. Was just about to order T_T

  • [Deactivated] on 05/05/2012 - 20:33

    looks like its done, its at $259 now :(

  • coolg on 05/05/2012 - 20:40
    +1

    It's 259 as it is no longer sold by Amazon, just check the vendor details. Looks like the ozbargainers have emptied Amazon's warehouse for this.

  • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 21:15
    +1

    I just marked it as expired, if you missed out, keep watching I'm sure it'll drop again.

    BTW, I think it's cheaper to order in USD prices than using Amazon's AUD Price.

    Cheers

    Dave

    P.S.There's a seagate 1.5TB USB3 one for $140 if someone missed out.

    http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-Ultra-Portable-Exter…

    • Gengar on 05/05/2012 - 21:33

      Still showing as 199.99 for me, and "in stock May 7."

    • POWERevolution on 05/05/2012 - 21:46

      checkout in $US is cheaper if you have 28deg card

      Items: USD 199.99
      Shipping & Handling: USD 7.98
      Total Before Tax: USD 200.97
      Estimated Tax To Be Collected: USD 0.00
      Order Total: USD 207.97

      vs

      Items: AUD 203.17
      Shipping & Handling: AUD 8.10
      Total Before Tax: AUD 211.16
      Estimated Tax To Be Collected: AUD 0.00
      Order Total: AUD 211.16

  • POWERevolution on 05/05/2012 - 21:44

    still available to order

    In stock on May 7, 2012.

    • POWERevolution on 05/05/2012 - 21:53

      weird give me error at final checkout and now it's $259.99

      • ditroia on 05/05/2012 - 22:34

        Hence Why it's Expired. It'll drop again.

  • IvanK on 07/05/2012 - 13:23

    I tried to post a similar deal but I'm only just registered.

    2tb Seagate 3.0 USB external hdd $193 from techbuy

  • POWERevolution on 09/05/2012 - 02:27
    +2

    It's back instock!
    Just bought one.

    Items: USD 199.99
    Shipping & Handling: USD 7.98
    Total Before Tax: USD 200.97
    Estimated Tax To Be Collected: USD 0.00
    Order Total: USD 207.97

  • jadstew on 22/05/2012 - 16:30

    Amazon seems to be blocking shipping to australia. Are people using mailing proxies to get it sent here?

  • codaroma on 29/05/2012 - 16:52

    My "My Passport" has arrived from Amazon. No padding in the packaging. Installed the included diagnostic software. The complete check failed. Oops.

  • codaroma on 29/05/2012 - 22:35

    2 things I don't like about this drive…

    1) Needs an extra driver installed that does not come with windows as standard. It works without this extra driver but if you don't install it you get errors or prompted every time you plug it in. Makes it awkward when you plug it into other people's PCs.

    2) The internal drive does not have a sata connection. The usb3 is integrated onto the drive itself so the driver issue above can't be fixed by moving it into a different enclosure.

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