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Good prices on external HDD's (1 TB) at Game (29/4/2010 - 02/05/2010):

Game is advertising the following:
  • R799.99 - Toshiba External HDD 1TB look here
  • R899.99 - Verbatim External HDD 1TB look here
  • R599.99 - Verbatim External HDD 500GB look here

All prices incl VAT
 
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DanieP said:
Good prices on external HDD's (1 TB) at Game (29/4/2010 - 02/05/2010):

Game is advertising the following:
  • R799.99 - Toshiba External HDD 1TB look here
  • R899.99 - Verbatim External HDD 1TB look here
  • R599.99 - Verbatim External HDD 500GB look here

All prices incl VAT
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Those prices certainly aren't bad at all...
 
Anybody know what those Toshiba externals from Game are like? Also, if anyone's bought one, are you able to open the cases and stick other drives in if you want? I know the Seagate desk ones are "sealed" units. Thanks.
 
shane101 said:
Anybody know what those Toshiba externals from Game are like? Also, if anyone's bought one, are you able to open the cases and stick other drives in if you want? I know the Seagate desk ones are "sealed" units. Thanks.
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It's possible but you need to break the warranty sticker and remove some screws. Kinda pointless to swap the internal drive unless it fails outside the warranty period, you'd be better off buying an enclosure on its own and adding an internal HDD. The Toshiba drive is solid, much better build quality than the Verbatim drive IMO (I have both)
 
DJNgoma said:
Also got the same mouse but as a free gift from the fire sale at DigitalAddiction.
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Bit late, but I wouldn't recommend those. I've had one of them (still in a cupboard somewhere) and they don't last long. Quite a few of us got one each a corporate function, and most of us had to superglue it simply to keep it together...
 
D4N said:
It's possible but you need to break the warranty sticker and remove some screws. Kinda pointless to swap the internal drive unless it fails outside the warranty period, you'd be better off buying an enclosure on its own and adding an internal HDD. The Toshiba drive is solid, much better build quality than the Verbatim drive IMO (I have both)
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Thanks D4N!

Have you had the Toshiba for a while? Trying to decide if I should buy another Seagate desktop external or go for the Toshiba Game special. Any opinions?
 
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shane101 said:
Thanks D4N!

Have you had the Toshiba for a while? Trying to decide if I should buy another Seagate desktop external or go for the Toshiba Game special. Any opinions?
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I bought the 500Gb version 2 years ago. The enclosure is the identical to the one in the ad and it contains a WD drive (not sure if this is still the case). I've had no problems with it at all. However these days I would only consider external drives with an eSATA connection too. I see you're in KZN, maybe check out Zones as well, as their prices are insanely cheap.
 
D4N said:
I bought the 500Gb version 2 years ago. The enclosure is the identical to the one in the ad and it contains a WD drive (not sure if this is still the case). I've had no problems with it at all. However these days I would only consider external drives with an eSATA connection too. I see you're in KZN, maybe check out Zones as well, as their prices are insanely cheap.
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Yip, have bought from PC Zone before, excellent prices. Thanks very much for the replies and opinions.
 
rodga said:
hey
was wondering wat happened to your order? did they cancel it or not?
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Recieved this message this morning. I can't say i'm not suprised.

Our suppliers have informed us that they will not be supplying us with the
following item

Verbatim - 47589 - 2.5'' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB - Arctic
White

Therefore we are regretablly unable to supply the ordered item. The following
options are however available to you:

1) You would like to replace the item with another product.
2) We can cancel the item and you can use the credit of the cancelled item
towards a future purchase. We will then ship the other items on your order
3) We can cancel the item and refund you. (if you paid by internet transfer or
bank deposit, you must please supply the relevant account details for the
refund) We will then ship the other items on your order


Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and you are welcome to
contact us if you require any information or assistance.

Kind Regards

TAKE 2
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Anyone have the PC zone specials?
Their website is broke.
 
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