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Title: 500gb hard drive
Post by: somanyholes on Sep 04, 2008, 09:01:32
Hi All

I'm currently after a 500gb portable external drive. Have any of you seen any decent deals for any of these? Have had a look on ebuyer etc but not really found something for the right price. Want to spend £60 max, nothing to chunky. Any ideas?

Cheers

So
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: vitriol on Sep 04, 2008, 09:09:09
Something like this? (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-062-FC&groupid=701&catid=1240&subcat=&name=Freecom%20Classic%20500GB%20USB2.0%20External%20Hard%20Drive%20(29492))
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:11:17
The one that I posted on here @ £49.99 delivered has now sold out unfortunately So. :(
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: somanyholes on Sep 04, 2008, 09:14:16
Hi Vit

Thanks for the linkage, something like that but more portable :)

I'm probably requesting something for to little money here, the tight fisted yorkshire shows through as ever.  ;)

Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: somanyholes on Sep 04, 2008, 09:16:26
QuoteThe one that I posted on here @ £49.99 delivered has now sold out unfortunately So.

Thought someone had posted something recently, sods law in. Not sure if it was portable though.
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:26:45
OK So, if you want a portable USB type one, without a mains connection, they cost a fair bit more.

Wrong, forget that, they are available at similar money now.

Novatech have some due tomorrow @ £49.99 which is a bargain price, good company as well. :thumb:

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/products/a890x1y0z1p0s0n0m1
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Rik on Sep 04, 2008, 09:30:25
I'm going to appoint you the official forum bargain finder, In. ;)
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:31:34
Looks like they are made by Lacie as well, they have Lacie Software..  :thumb:


What's the pay like Rik? ;D
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Gary on Sep 04, 2008, 09:31:51
Quote from: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:26:45
OK So, if you want a portable USB type one, without a mains connection, they cost a fair bit more.

Wrong, forget that, they are available at similar money now.

Novatech have some due tomorrow @ £49.99 which is a bargain price, good company as well. :thumb:

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/products/a890x1y0z1p0s0n0m1
Great products from Novatech, In :thumb:
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Gary on Sep 04, 2008, 09:32:46
Quote from: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:31:34
Looks like they are made by Lacie as well, they have Lacie Software..  :thumb:


What's the pay like Rik? ;D
I have two Lacie drives they have been really reliable :thumb: the newest one has esata and is great
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:33:43
Lacie and Novatech, a great combination all round. :thumb:
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Rik on Sep 04, 2008, 09:33:56
Quote from: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:31:34
What's the pay like Rik? ;D

Terrible. ;D
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: somanyholes on Sep 04, 2008, 09:34:21
thanks In, thats looks better, will keep my eye on it. Hopefully was no issues with linux as well as windows. Cheers  ;D

Have to agree with rik on you being the head deal finder :)

Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Gary on Sep 04, 2008, 09:35:14
Also this http://www.amazon.co.uk/LaCie-Desktop-Design-Porsche-7200RPM/dp/B000GIXVZW
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:37:23
Quote from: Gary on Sep 04, 2008, 09:35:14
Also this http://www.amazon.co.uk/LaCie-Desktop-Design-Porsche-7200RPM/dp/B000GIXVZW

Marketseller Gary...  :thumbd: I never deal with Amazon Marketsellers, some are very iffy.
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: Gary on Sep 04, 2008, 09:39:21
Quote from: Inactive on Sep 04, 2008, 09:37:23
Marketseller Gary...  :thumbd: I never deal with Amazon Marketsellers, some are very iffy.
didnt notice that In, I have a 320Gb one of those, still going strong after years, but now put to rest as I don't need it
Title: Re: 500gb hard drive
Post by: vitriol on Sep 04, 2008, 11:48:44
wow great deal