expired Buffalo Ministation 2.5" USB3.0 - 1TB - $69. 9.5 (WD Drive Inside)

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Buffalo Ministation 2.5" USB3.0 - 1TB - $69. 9.5 (WD Drive Inside)
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Kelvin on 29/12/2012 - 15:57 www.centrecom.com.au (1639 clicks)

Buffalo MiniStation 2.5" USB3.0 - 1TB HD-PCT1TU3/B-AP

14mm thick drive as states on the side box… (avoid the larger thicker 17mm or 19mm ones)

Centrecom Website out of stock…

However there were heaps at my local store… about half gone by the end of Saturday…
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Using Crystaldisk info model number of the drive is a WD10JPVT-00A1YT0

Using my finger nails only.. I mamnaged to pry the case open.. (breaking a few plastic tabs (by being careless) and confirm the model and size and the presence of a USB adaptor board..

http://upload.ozbargain.com/2012/12/28/10263_buffalo.jpg

I haven't removed the warranty void stickers however…

Would make a very cheap upgrade for a notebook or PS3 / hacked (RGH/JTag) xbox 360..

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  • +3 votes
    rifter on 29/12/2012 - 16:07

    CentreCom Nunawading (Kevin You) does and will not honor warranty claims.

    • +1 vote
      Kelvin on 29/12/2012 - 16:16

      I've avoided the Nunawading Store where possible… I always smelt trouble there

      The Hawthorn and Clayton stores have usually treated me well.. most of the time..
      Had a logitech keyboard DOA out of the box on me.. (dodgy left mouse button).. the sales assistent wanted to RMA it.. I wasn't happy… a quick word from the manager and all was sorted out… and I walked out with a replacement…

    • +2 votes
      CyberGenesys on 29/12/2012 - 17:43

      I went to Hawthorn to return a HDD dock, I swear the guy was just bumbling about with no idea for 15mins (probably looking for a reason not to refund). Of the staff there I have only spoken to 1 who actually sounds enthusiastic. Sure IT can be a soul sapping job, but a little bit of enthusiasm goes a long way to making the customer feel appreciated.

      If the staff are unwilling to help or are uninterested, I may as well buy online, and just on principle, from another store.

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        Krizy on 31/12/2012 - 12:08

        Their job isn't IT, its retail.

  • -1 vote
    HandsomeMonkey on 29/12/2012 - 16:09

    Centrecom Website out of stock…

    Why bother posting it??

    • +1 vote
      Kelvin on 29/12/2012 - 16:10

      Available in store at some Centrecom…
      Lots and lots at mine… (Bought three today)….at Hawthorn….

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    theearth on 29/12/2012 - 17:07

    Saw this deals 2 days ago but did not post it.
    Good price only if you can pick it up. Toshiba 1TB the same price as well.
    Postage is a killer
    Postcode 3000 = $10.45
    Postcode2000= $22

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      Kelvin on 29/12/2012 - 17:44

      Saw the toshiba cavvios which have since sold out at hawthorn…. I,ve bought one previously only to find a 12.5mm drive… The new ones might be different … But its a risk

      I think there there was lso anpther brand for the same cash … .hitachi touro?

      For me having a wd blue scorpio is the deal maker….

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    avikzone on 29/12/2012 - 20:26

    Shopping Express still selling them for $79. Here is the link .
    http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/buffalo-ministation-1t...

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      Kelvin on 29/12/2012 - 21:31

      The punt is in the dimensions… the Shopping express is listed at 17mm thick indicating the 12.5mm drive inside… you may get lucky….and get a 14mm..

      Whereas buying in store you can physically see the listed dimensions on the ouside of the box.. (in may case.. listed at 14mm.. incidating the 9.5mm standard notebook size drive inside…

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    annoynimous on 29/12/2012 - 21:33

    have bought this a few months back, it's really good for size and portability, can't comment on reliability yet… says Japan no.1 but made in China so….

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      manbearpig on 30/12/2012 - 00:15

      "says Japan no.1 but made in China so….", so…what? Buffalo is a Japanese computer hardware company, and yes, they are big in Japan.

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    yeohkt on 30/12/2012 - 09:34

    +1 for centrcom hawthorn store.
    0 for nunawading - the store is large, lack customer service - hope they will improve soon.

    what is the drive RPM ?

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