out of stock $149 3TB USB 3.0 External HDD - Buffalo Drive Station. Bing Lee - Free Delivery

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$149 3TB USB 3.0 External HDD - Buffalo Drive Station. Bing Lee - Free Delivery
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shaunf85 on 31/07/2012 - 13:16 www.binglee.com.au (2660 clicks)

This deal has been posted before at http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/75041

However its back in stock and delivery is free with the code: DEAL1

Some info:-

  • Fast - Achieves transfer speeds of up to 150 MB/s with USB 3.0
  • Backward compatible - 5.0 Gbps USB 3.0 and 480Mbps USB 2.0 connections
  • ECO - AutoPower feature turns drive ON/OFF with PC
  • ECO - Power Saving Mode is supported - Goes into sleep mode while there is no access to DriveStation - Cuts down standby power consumption up to 97.8%
  • Secure Lock Mobile of Windows® PC encrypts your data preventing unauthorized access
  • BUFFALO Backup Utility offers you automatic backups of your data
  • Apple Time Machine® ready to backup with USB connection
  • Stand upright or lay flat to place just about anywhere

If I have missed anything or done something wrong, apologies.

Comments (Closed)

  •  
    goblin5566 on 31/07/2012 - 13:45

    What's the warranty period? 1 year or 3 years?

  •  
    leen92 on 31/07/2012 - 13:51

    7200rpm or 5400rpm?

    •  
      vid_ghost on 31/07/2012 - 13:55

      and can it be taken out of the case and used inside a pc to complement an SSD

      •  
        wreckedandjealous on 31/07/2012 - 14:49

        yeah, I was wondering the same thing…
        need a new internal harddrive for my tv shows, and if I could do this, I think it would be my cheapest option

      •  
        llama on 31/07/2012 - 17:08

        Of course they can be taken out. But if they fail, you may not be able to claim warranty.

        Some of the drives inside are not "flagged" as OEM drives, and the warranty checker (working off the drive serial number) shows a normal retail warranty period. If that is the case, then you don't need a receipt etc, you just post it directly back to the HDD manufacturer.

        But the 3TB WD that is in my Buffalo is a OEM drive with NO warranty via WD.

  • +1 vote
    g12345567 on 31/07/2012 - 13:52

    According to previous deals Seagate or Western Digital 7200rpm drives are used.

    •  
      zn7726 on 31/07/2012 - 14:27

      Mine has a 7200 Seagate HDD inside.

    •  
      llama on 31/07/2012 - 17:23

      Info from the previous thread… http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/73422

      cheaparse:
      Date of Manufacture as written on the box: 2012 05 10
      CrystalDiskInfo reports that the disk is ST3000DM001-9YN166 3000.5GB
      Firmware: CC82 Rotation Rate: 7200 RPM

      B3:
      Drive is a WD WD30EZRX. 7200rpm

      llama
      Mine is 2011.08.18 and the HDD inside is a Western Digital WD30EZRX

  •  
    jhova on 31/07/2012 - 14:02

    503 Service Unavailable?

  •  
    Craig3426 on 31/07/2012 - 14:08

    Possible to match the price in-store?

  • +1 vote
    waterproof on 31/07/2012 - 14:10

    Slow as to the website, looks like server getting ozbargain'd? Lol

  •  
    itsmeyd on 31/07/2012 - 14:18

    I never know if its USB powered or AC powered?

    •  
      scottr on 31/07/2012 - 14:22

      Power Supply: AC100-240V 50/60HZ

  •  
    jhova on 31/07/2012 - 14:25

    argghhh site so slow 25 minutes laterrr….give up

  •  
    chuneeperformance on 31/07/2012 - 14:30

    stuck at paypal…..

  •  
    kdavies on 31/07/2012 - 14:38

    Soooooooooo SLOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!

  •  
    ryantan1121 on 31/07/2012 - 14:46

    I was once bought a Seagate 3TB 7200RPM 64MB Cache at $132 delivered from dealdirect last week.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/75953#comment-965668

    Quite a pretty good price.Model is STAY3000300

    •  
      daver on 31/07/2012 - 16:01

      Call it USB 2, junk at any cost.

      •  
        ryantan1121 on 31/07/2012 - 16:24

        Its just FYI. What matters is the HDD inside, Seagate is a better brand and some ppl just ripped off the case just want to get the drive. A lot of ppl encountered problems with the USB 3.0 case. Not really portable, have software issue and require external power supply. I would prefer to buy the WD 1TB portable drive at $103 delivered from amazon which is much portable , easily plugged into USB and less likely to have software issue.

        See here for few reviews regarding this 3TB buffalo drive: (2 out of 5 rated 1 star)
        http://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Technology-DriveStation-Extern...

  •  
    machej on 31/07/2012 - 14:47

    A basic dedicated server can handle 500 people within 1 hour. How Can Bing Lee not be working?

  •  
    timmy_tam on 31/07/2012 - 14:49

    i just got through. sure was slow though!
    got stuck on the "place order page" after paypal, but got there in the end.
    thanks op!

  •  
    david07 on 31/07/2012 - 15:15

    same very slow but got one..thanks op

  •  
    RzAz0r on 31/07/2012 - 15:17

    site is soo slow, i think i only ordered 1 in the end up.
    careful if u refresh

  •  
    konthai on 31/07/2012 - 15:24

    Is the delivery already free? or we need to use the code

  •  
    justmiike on 31/07/2012 - 15:25

    This is a pretty good HDD. I got the 2TB a few weeks ago.

  •  
    goblin5566 on 31/07/2012 - 15:31

    Thanks OP. I got one. You don't need the code as it is free shipping anyways.
    Cheers

  •  
    JohnHo on 31/07/2012 - 15:32

    Overcome their system problem by calling their 1300 980 399 (Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm Weekends 12pm - 8pm ) & order it like I've just done now :)

    The lady says they have trouble too. I'll get mine delivered 3-5 working days :)

  •  
    watchmen on 31/07/2012 - 15:49

    Took a while but got through. Thanks for the info OP!

  •  
    mshannon on 31/07/2012 - 16:03

    Does anyone know if the power management is implemented through hardware (and thus Operating System independent) , or some software driver/app?

    I'm planning on connecting the device to a 24-7 powered Ubuntu-based apple tv, and would like the drive to spin down when not in use (this would drop power from 12 W to 2.2 W in power saving mode).

    •  
      llama on 31/07/2012 - 17:05

      I have one of these Buffalos from the last Ozbargain deal. I haven't yet seen it spin down. I haven't checked properly, so I might go and plug it in an see.

      My Verbatim USB 3.0 drive spins down (after a while) even if it's left plugged into USB and the computer is powered up.

  • +1 vote
    BraSerk on 31/07/2012 - 16:06

    Thanks OP, was looking for a HDD. Saw your post, clicked and purchased. Made my day.

    • +5 votes
      StewBalls on 31/07/2012 - 16:39

      I haven't seen too many 3TB SSDs getting around yet.

  •  
    AMLagonda on 31/07/2012 - 16:33

    Cheers
    Needed a back up drive and this is a good price.

  •  
    0ptus_Fail on 31/07/2012 - 17:06

    For those in Newcastle, price matched with Hardley Normal for $145.

    They had heaps in stock.

    •  
      Craig3426 on 31/07/2012 - 17:07

      Receipt?

      •  
        0ptus_Fail on 31/07/2012 - 17:25

        If your in Newy, don't need a receipt..

        just call Bing Lee Bennetts Green to make sure they still have stock (when I rang this afternoon guy there said he had plenty) but make sure you ask that it's $149…

        then walk over to HN and tell them and they should give you the better price ($145)

  •  
    rorymeister on 31/07/2012 - 17:09

    Aaaaaaaand it's gone. Gone. It's gone.

  •  
    goamax on 31/07/2012 - 17:11

    dupe

    •  
      AMLagonda on 31/07/2012 - 17:19

      LOL sold out anyway… and if you write dupe you should link it….

      •  
        hollykryten on 31/07/2012 - 18:12

        The product page is showing as limited stock and it added to my cart although i'm not going to be buying it. So there must be a few units left in stock.

    •  
      daver on 31/07/2012 - 19:14

      Who controls that site. headquarters? Acting like jackasses with levels fluctuating from OOS, In stock, and just now: Limited stock. Damn it make up your minds - & - provision things responsibly.

    •  
      goamax on 31/07/2012 - 21:13

      meant duplicate reply…. <G>

  •  
    juzz0 on 31/07/2012 - 18:39

    Please get more stock in at this price.

  •  
    bleugh on 31/07/2012 - 20:16

    Still in store, just picked up two in Alexandria just before 6

  •  
    hollykryten on 31/07/2012 - 23:33

    Out of stock now. It's all over.

  •  
    Craig3426 on 01/08/2012 - 10:41

    Looks to be back in stock.
    But when you try to add it to the cart it says;
    "This product is currently out of stock."

  •  
    redcreek200 on 01/08/2012 - 10:53

    I was able to buy one online a few minutes ago. Maybe worth retrying every now and again.

  •  
    mshannon on 01/08/2012 - 11:03

    I grabbed one too

  •  
    In10ce on 01/08/2012 - 11:07

    gone (out of stock)

  •  
    mshannon on 01/08/2012 - 11:32

    In stock!!!

  •  
    dmc900 on 01/08/2012 - 13:26

    out-of-stock, waiting patiently for 4TB to become better value, I think they have a higher failure rate and that's why there not so popular :(

  •  
    rooon on 01/08/2012 - 14:12

    This product is currently out of stock.

  •  
    chuneeperformance on 02/08/2012 - 13:48

    Has anyone received there's yet?

    I placed a order of 4 and only received 1 box with 2 inside… do we get them in two separate deliveries etc?

    •  
      Craig3426 on 02/08/2012 - 13:50

      Still waiting on my 2.
      When did you order?

  •  
    chuneeperformance on 02/08/2012 - 13:52

    When it was posted here.. i got two drives in box with a shit load of bubble wrapping but missing etc drives..

  •  
    chook79 on 02/08/2012 - 14:41

    I received mine at midday today in Melbourne.

    Interesting though that when I try and install the software it's saying 'No hard drives are connected'.

    /tech dramas.

    •  
      BraSerk on 02/08/2012 - 16:03

      Getting the same error as well, gave up on it and just installed the additional software.

  •  
    AMLagonda on 02/08/2012 - 23:55

    Received mine today (2-8-12) 3pm Perth, haven't opened the box.

    •  
      AMLagonda on 03/08/2012 - 00:24

      Er nothing is happening….

      •  
        AMLagonda on 03/08/2012 - 01:37

        had to install usb3 drivers :)
        all good

        •  
          timmy_tam on 03/08/2012 - 09:23

          do you have to install the usb3 drivers to unlock the full fury of higher speeds?
          because mines reading 20-25mbs transfer speeds

          usb3 ports, nothing installed, straight out of the box

        •  
          AMLagonda on 03/08/2012 - 13:59

          I didnt install the motherboard drivers that came with it so the drive didnt work at all!!
          So after installing the usb3 drivers the hard drive came to life, it worked on the usb2 ports fine but that not what I wanted.
          I will have to test the speed an see what I get.

          What is bugging me is that, sitting on top of my tower, its quite a noisy drive… might leave it on the ground, hide it away… suppose I will have to use that sleep program that comes on the CD..