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COTD: Mystery Brand 2.5" 1TB Portable Hard Drive $129.95 + $5.95 shipping

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COTD: Mystery Brand 2.5" 1TB Portable Hard Drive $129.95 + $5.95 shipping
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Ltrippy on 30/09/2010 - 19:28 catchoftheday.com.au (2762 clicks)
Last edited 30/09/2010 - 19:29

Just got this in my inbox. Will probably be Seagate or WD, but who knows. Good price for a 2.5".

Mystery Brand - Amazing price - only $129.95!
No bulky power supply needed!
Simple to use, just drag and drop!
2 Year Manufacturer Warranty - Details Included with Product
Worried you won’t be happy with the mystery brand? We’re offering a full 30 day money back guarantee for any customer who is less than thrilled with the actual device/brand they receive. But we don’t expect any returns - this is a top brand, and an AWESOME deal!
Sometimes when we get a deal as great as this, our sell price is so low that we're not allowed to advertise the brand name. But you can be assured that this external hard drive is from one of the top 2 hard drive manufacturers in the world, and when you see what it is, you’ll be ecstatic at the price. Small and pocket-sized, this hard drive holds a massive 1TB and needs no bulky power supply, and it’s simple to use; just drag and drop your files to transfer!
Features:
Massive 1TB capacity
Powerful storage that’s portable
USB powered
Get going right out of the box
No software to install
Automatically recognized by Windows
Simply drag and drop to save files
Resourceful and reliable
Less energy consumption
Built-in power management for energy-efficient operation
2 year warranty

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    • cooni on 30/09/2010 - 19:34

      Lol nice find

      • [Deactivated] on 30/09/2010 - 19:52

        inbox = spam ? not 2 hard 2 find, either is cotd website LOL

        • KayDat on 30/09/2010 - 21:24
          +3

          CotD sometimes have subscriber-only deals, which don't feature on the website.

          not 2 hard 2 see, if you looked at the cotd website LOL

    • skinny on 30/09/2010 - 20:02

      Awesome find - I thought the black picture look like Seagate, you have taken the guess work away!

    • Keeegs on 30/09/2010 - 21:50
      +26

      I was wondering what brand it was, then I saw the picture.

      Sea + gate at the background. lol, no need to google :D

      • applebyte on 30/09/2010 - 22:12
        +1

        lol! nice catch… was wondering how odd it was to have such a background

      • EnALup on 01/10/2010 - 01:24
        +1

        wow, u r absolutely right man. Looks like COTD also wanted to let few people know about it.
        I did not think of it.

        Good job.

        • StalkingIbis on 01/10/2010 - 09:37
          +1

          should have said spoiler warning first. u took the mystery out of it. now i dont want to buy it. thanks a lot.

      • retiredfeline on 01/10/2010 - 12:36
        +4

        Thanks, my head was hurting wondering what manufacturer was called Gatesea. ;)

  • Talibanana on 30/09/2010 - 19:43

    nice google detective work

  • applebyte on 30/09/2010 - 19:45

    Lol yeah seagate.

  • ZaFrOoNaLdO on 30/09/2010 - 19:54

    how does a 2.5 portable HDD and 3.5 HDD differs in terms of performance (transfer rate)? would 2.5 one, since its USB powered, will have slower transfer rate?

    • stumo on 30/09/2010 - 20:19
      +3

      No, power has nothing to do with it. The platter size can make a 3.5 drive faster than an equivalent 2.5", all else being equal. There are plenty of fast 2.5" drives out there tehse days, usually the SATA/PCI/e/USB interface is the bottleneck, rather than raw disk access speed.

      In some cases 2.5's are faster, since they spinup quicker.

      • Trance N Dance on 30/09/2010 - 20:28

        More like spin rate rather than platter size that makes one drive faster than the other. Although platter density does affect it a little bit.

      • busky2k on 30/09/2010 - 20:33

        Agreed. You won't notice the difference between a 2.5" and 3.5" over a USB2 connection. 2.5"s are pretty quick these days too!

  • stumo on 30/09/2010 - 20:40
    +2

    I was going to get one, I think its a good price, even better than recent eBay sales…. hmmm….

    nah, Imma wait until they crack the ton, shouldn't be too far away.

  • cwongtech on 30/09/2010 - 20:54

    Nice price, even if you make your own 1TB drive ($4 enclosure + $147 1TB drive)
    $4 Enclosure
    http://www.buyincoins.com/usb-2-0-ide-2-5-hdd-hard-disk-driv…
    1TB HDD
    http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=1tb+2.5%22&spos…

    • stumo on 30/09/2010 - 20:58
      +2

      If you go down that route, just make sure you get an enclosure that fits a 12.5mm tall drive, normal 2.5" drives are 9mm tall. Also make sure its a SATA enclosure, not IDE like that one in your link!

  • atlas on 30/09/2010 - 21:38
    +1

    Seems like a pretty good price, but I guess only a bargain if you need it (like anything else). I saw on eBay that someone scored a GoFlex model for $150 shipped, which has eSata/USB3 capability for $14 more. I suspect prices of these USB2 only drives are going to drop pretty fast.

    But oh so tempting to be able to carry around 1TB worth of 'media' lol… must resist…

    • illusionarybreeze on 30/09/2010 - 22:38

      haha I was watching that auction. The other auction by the same seller closed at $137 + $9 shipping, so little disparity there.

      Where can you get the cable for $14?

      I only just resisted the temptation of putting in a bid - still hoping that 1tb drives will become less thick. Shall make do with a 640gb in the meantime that will go into my laptop once these 1tb usb 3.0 start dropping in price. Should last me a few years…as long as I don't visit ozbargain

      • Josh81 on 01/10/2010 - 06:31

        He didn't say you could get the cable for $14. Read his post again.
        This seagate from COTD is $136 delivered. The GoFlex model mentioned is/was $150. $14 more.

        • atlas on 01/10/2010 - 09:04

          Sorry yes that's what I meant. I'm not sure how much the USB3/eSata cable costs for the GoFlex models.

  • Phrenetic on 30/09/2010 - 21:59

    Nice search, mayocruz

    http://www.seagate.com/www/en-au/products/external/expansion…
    Here's the stats, copied from the above website, assuming it's the same product :)
    I wonder where the other 1 year warranty went :)

    Specifications
    Model Number ST910004EXM101-RK
    Interface USB 2.0
    Capacity 1TB

    PHYSICAL
    Height 17.6mm (0.69 in)
    Width 80.01mm (3.15 in)
    Length 141.29mm (5.56 in)
    Weight (typical) 160g (.35 lb)
    Shipping Weight .36kg (0.794 lb)

    PERFORMANCE
    Spin Speed (RPM) 5400 RPM
    Features
    Warranty 3 years

    • delfredo on 30/09/2010 - 22:22

      It's rather huge isn't it for a 2.5 inch drive? The height alone is 17.6mm. Don't think it is as portable as WD.

      • stumo on 30/09/2010 - 22:32

        All 2.5" drives over 500-640GB are 12.5mm thick. This is thicker than the normal (lower capacity) 2.5" drives which are 9mm. So just make sure you are comparing apples with apples.

  • AntMan76 on 30/09/2010 - 22:12
    +2

    This will probably still ship faster than the item I bought from them almost 3 weeks ago.

    Their deliveries have become shithouse!

    • EnALup on 01/10/2010 - 01:30
      +1

      Looks like, they send order like: Order from COTD -> China , item from china -> COTD-> Buyer
      they take ages. and in case of any problem, get ready for a good price in post and wait time or restock fees ;).
      So Think price is very tempting, but I would rather buy it from a store for few more bucks for peace of mind and replacements ( just in case).

  • Keeegs on 30/09/2010 - 22:20

    good deal if you ask me, the other day i nearly bought WD's 750gb for $129 at OW but i was like "nah, this can wait."

    Then this deal came, instant buy! :D

  • billbro on 30/09/2010 - 23:17

    I'd be cautious with these drives, they seem to lock up according to reviews/seagate forums. I need a portable drive, but still deciding whether to pick this up.

  • secretary_school on 30/09/2010 - 23:18
    -5

    I don't want to be a killjoy, but Dick Smith are selling Seagate 1TB (7200rpm) external drive for $99. Not sure if it's exactly the same as this one though..

    http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4ca48d040019167…

    • AntMan76 on 30/09/2010 - 23:20
      +1

      The item you linked to is a 3.5" drive that needs a power supply. This one from COTD is a 2.5" USB only drive (no external power brick)

    • Josh81 on 01/10/2010 - 06:36
      +10

      An OzBargain 2.5" hard drive deal wouldn't be complete without some fool linking to a 3.5" priced cheaper. :D

  • uraha on 30/09/2010 - 23:30

    review of the expected mystery hard drive
    http://blog.fosketts.net/2010/09/03/review-1-tb-seagate-expa…

    • atlas on 01/10/2010 - 00:18

      Better hope none of these are DOA!

      22mb/s transfer rate seems awfully slow… most of my external drives do at least 30mb/s.

  • tendliya on 30/09/2010 - 23:44

    good one. almost went to sleep when i was checking my emails. bought it instantly.

  • lovedeals on 30/09/2010 - 23:55
    +1

    Looks like COTD is making up for their f*ck up with the PS3 deal

    • uraha on 01/10/2010 - 00:25

      what ps3? no one got them, system error resulting in negative stock :P

      • EnALup on 01/10/2010 - 01:31

        bad marketing tactic.

      • lovedeals on 01/10/2010 - 01:42

        My point exactly!

      • slix_88 on 01/10/2010 - 02:38
        +1

        Wait…what? I actually scored a PS3 during their sale a few days ago.

        • Josh81 on 01/10/2010 - 06:38
          +2

          No you didn't, you have been scammed. :(

          Only joking :)

  • Josh81 on 01/10/2010 - 07:04
    +1

    There's a 640gb Seagate available at some OfficeWorks stores for $88, if you don't need the full TB.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/31951

    13.77c per GB ($13.77 per 100gb) 640gb seagate.

    13.27c per GB ($13.27 per 100gb) COTD 1TB seagate.

  • POWERevolution on 01/10/2010 - 10:18

    Why only 2 year warranty instead of 3??

  • Cubic on 01/10/2010 - 11:43
    -7

    Wow Sight & Sound have the 1.5TB WD/Buffalo/Seagate at $129 every day of the week

    • g12345567 on 01/10/2010 - 11:55
      +4

      Again another 3.5" post. Must we stress this is a 2.5" not 3.5". So no comparison there.

  • saiyan on 01/10/2010 - 13:21

    This deal is much better
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32000
    $133 and free shipping for a Seagate 2.5" 1GB drive.

    • issh on 01/10/2010 - 13:27
      -3

      1GB oh jeez, what are we in, 1980

      • illusionarybreeze on 01/10/2010 - 13:43

        lol give him a break. G is right below T on the keyboard

    • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2010 - 13:32

      Yep that's better, probably better service too.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgvo0am9oO8 anyone not watched it yet?

    • saiyan on 01/10/2010 - 15:35

      lol I probably wasn't in the right state of mind when typing that. Yeah it's 1TB.

    • Keeegs on 01/10/2010 - 15:47

      anyone know's how well does COTD does their full money back guarantee? Long hassle I know but it might be worth the extra year warranty :P

      Do they give store credit or cash back?

      • saiyan on 01/10/2010 - 17:06
        +1

        According to what I know COTD has a bad reputation. The link I posted about gives you 3 year warranty which is more than COTD 2 year warranty.

        Personally, I bought a few things from COTD and they gave me totally different things. I didn't bother contacting them for an exchange or refund as they are not worth the hassle.

        • EnALup on 02/10/2010 - 03:39
          +2

          I suggest everyone, thinking to buy this from COTD to wait. till the time, you recieve this item in 3+ weeks, the price would come more down else where.

      • EnALup on 02/10/2010 - 03:40

        they never to that. Take my words. I got the wrong item, still they asked me to get it posted at my cost and pay restocking price.

  • chuneeperformance on 02/10/2010 - 10:48

    Well if they stuff me around for more than two weeks i will get a credit card reversal. Simple as that…i don't wait for any company to stuff me about. I Pay them to provide me a service - if they cant follow through…

  • corona on 05/10/2010 - 14:55
    +1

    Mine has just been dispatched from COTD - a full 5 days after ordering (which is totally acceptable for me). Never had a problem with COTD - either with their dispatch or their warranty process (they paid for the return cost).

    • mrsquiggle on 06/10/2010 - 13:03

      I'm hoping what you say is true :]

      Just received my drive today, and it is DOA. lights up, doesnt come up. (in fact there is a rattle when i shake it)

      Very happy with dispatch time, and arrival time

      Hoping they are good with the warranty process, as you have described

      • LeftHandSeat on 06/10/2010 - 15:21
        +2

        I got mine today as well. Had the same problem, would only light up. Seems they don't get enough power over the USB. Had another USB HDD cable at home with the two USB Power plugs for additional power and it fired up okay.

        Interestingly enough though the packaging inside appeared to have been damaged. Made it look as though it was seconds.

      • skinny on 06/10/2010 - 17:05

        Clunky noise = need more juice, try Y cable (2 x connections on computer to 1 x connection to the portable disk).

      • matreya on 08/10/2010 - 23:57

        Mine arrived today, exact same problem. Would light up, but not register as a device on USB. If the drive needs more power then it's a design flaw.

        If I had known it was a seagate I wouldn't have ordered it in the first place. I'd rather have Samsung, WD, Hitachi.

        • AntMan76 on 09/10/2010 - 00:02

          You bought it not knowing the brand and you are annoyed at it being seagate? nice one. You bought knowing it could be anything.

          • matreya on 09/10/2010 - 04:01

            @AntMan76: It's still a POS. And I won't be trusting COTD again.

            • loke on 09/10/2010 - 21:54

              @matreya: My order arrived on friday after receiving a dispatch email on thursday, I don't live too far away in melbourne after all. Included a 5m HDMI in the purchase.

              My HD is DOA'ed too, filed a RMA online through the website. Tested the harddrive on laptop and desktop, no dice. Green LED lit and disk spinning but no connection recognised b/w it and the computers. Amazon and newegg reviews weren't favourable with a number of DOA complaints.

              Here's hoping for a speedy return / exchange, I wouldn't mind driving by to their Mulgrave address if I could get it any faster or test it on the spot.

        • atlas on 09/10/2010 - 15:42

          Some laptop USB ports don't supply enough power for portable hard disks. I know my Dell doesn't. I have to use an externally powered USB hub to get it to work.

        • dats_it on 09/10/2010 - 22:04

          Actually i've found the issue to be a dodgy cable, rather than the drive needing more power. I noticed that the cable was a little kinked in a couple spots. Try straightening it out and bit and plugging it back in. Worked for me. Doesn't really fix the fact its a dodgy cable, but its less of an issue for me cause i have plenty other cables around i can use.

  • inherentchoice on 10/10/2010 - 23:19

    Received mine, but it's not what I expected… it's so fat! Does it have two 2.5" drives inside or something?

    If anyone wants to buy it off me please send me a personal message…

  • rhys100 on 13/10/2010 - 17:55

    yes! i just received mine and its a fat bastard. defo looks like a 3.5 drive because i have a 500gb 2.5 and its way smaller, any ideas?

  • Keeegs on 18/10/2010 - 06:05

    It's not 3.5" platters inside. Definitely 2.5" platters.

    The reason it's so thick is because normal 2.5" portable drives uses 2 platters. But for this one it uses 3 platters because of the high capacity.

    Not sure what a platter is? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_platter

  • kctt on 21/10/2010 - 21:22

    Bought one from this special but now the HDD turns into brick after only 2 weeks use.
    My 100+ GB data copied from laptop is now gone.
    Seagate quality seems getting worse and worse these days. It's used to be number 1 choice a few years ago.
    This faulty issue seems to be a popular problem.
    http://forums.seagate.com/t5/FreeAgent-Products/Freeagent-Go…

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