External HD bargain :)

Robert · 06-03-2007, 10:14

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...122&CatId=1840

Tempted but...argh!

I think I have enough space but it's so damn tempting!

Zirax · 06-03-2007, 10:51

oooof, surely they must be selling at a loss for that price?? The only thing I would be worried about is whether its just one hdd in there or two strapped together in raid 0.

mejinks · 06-03-2007, 11:24

As long as the internal drive wasn't Iquon, Hitachi or Excelstor it is a bargain.

Mark · 06-03-2007, 12:29

Don't think iQon make disks - just the enclosures. Not had any trouble with mine, but if the enclosure does die, I'll just pop it open and transplant the disk into a caddy.

Daz · 06-03-2007, 12:45

Indeed

The disk in my IQon is Hitachi, I assume it is in yours too Mark?

Mark · 06-03-2007, 13:24

I think so.

As a choice, I'd avoid Hitachi, but at times like this, you don't get much choice.

Dr. Z · 06-03-2007, 15:37

Damn, no longer available - but I can tell you the drives inside are Seagates, because I have one here

Rich_L · 06-03-2007, 20:21

Bought 2 of the Iomega 500gb external drives @ £99.99 (or close enough) the other day, they look pretty cool (silver with blue LED on the front) and seem to work perfectly, just trying my hardest to fill 'em up now!

FWIW thought Misco were very good, quick delivery and even sent a text to confirm the items had been dispatched.

Mark · 07-03-2007, 02:49

Scan send me texts as well when they send out stuff. Only problem I've had with them is they keep delaying my orders for lame reasons (well, they did for the last two anyway).

06-03-2007, 10:14	#1
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	External HD bargain :) http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...122&CatId=1840 Tempted but...argh! I think I have enough space but it's so damn tempting!

06-03-2007, 12:45	#5
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Indeed The disk in my IQon is Hitachi, I assume it is in yours too Mark? __________________ apt-get moo

06-03-2007, 15:37	#7
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Damn, no longer available - but I can tell you the drives inside are Seagates, because I have one here __________________

06-03-2007, 20:21	#8
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Bought 2 of the Iomega 500gb external drives @ £99.99 (or close enough) the other day, they look pretty cool (silver with blue LED on the front) and seem to work perfectly, just trying my hardest to fill 'em up now! FWIW thought Misco were very good, quick delivery and even sent a text to confirm the items had been dispatched. __________________ Last edited by Rich_L; 06-03-2007 at 20:24.

06-03-2007, 10:51	#2
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	oooof, surely they must be selling at a loss for that price?? The only thing I would be worried about is whether its just one hdd in there or two strapped together in raid 0.

06-03-2007, 12:29	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Don't think iQon make disks - just the enclosures. Not had any trouble with mine, but if the enclosure does die, I'll just pop it open and transplant the disk into a caddy.

06-03-2007, 13:24	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I think so. As a choice, I'd avoid Hitachi, but at times like this, you don't get much choice.

07-03-2007, 02:49	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Scan send me texts as well when they send out stuff. Only problem I've had with them is they keep delaying my orders for lame reasons (well, they did for the last two anyway).