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WD Elements 10TB External HDD $263.24 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

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Yet another round of WD Elements 10TB deal, though not as good as previous deals. Limits to 2 units per customer.

Features

  • Fast data transfers
  • High-capacity add-on storage
  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
  • WD quality inside and out
  • 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

Prices accurate at time of editing, please note due to currency exchange rates there may be some small fluctuations in product pricing (usually deviations of less than 3%) on products sold and imported from the Amazon Global store.

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  • spackbace on 29/08/2019 - 17:38

    Something something $130 something something
    (though it's a My Book not Elements)

    They shuck easily enough tho :)

    • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 17:41

      That was a crazy price!

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 29/08/2019 - 17:41
      +4

      Defo one of my top buys for all my ozbargain membership years

      • Frayin on 29/08/2019 - 19:18

        Mine was the headphones for $0.30 around a year ago lol. Still use them and they're still pretty amazing lol.

        OzB is a way of life.

      • runean on 29/08/2019 - 21:35
        +1

        Did you actually get it? They cancelled all of mine, and I envy the geniuses that made seperate orders for seperate coupons.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 29/08/2019 - 21:37

          yeah i did. DIdnt really need it but figured hey, when are we ever going to see these prices again in the near future bar the rare price error

    • Sammy Boi on 29/08/2019 - 19:57
      -2

      Price error. Not too sure how anybody would have got these

      • garetz on 29/08/2019 - 20:13
        -3

        It was not a price error, around 20% of the orders were fulfilled.

        • Sammy Boi on 29/08/2019 - 21:03
          -1

          ummm it was a price error go look at the thread. 20% more like 1% got fulfilled.

      • spackbace on 29/08/2019 - 20:18
        +4

        Tell that to the shucked drive in my tower 😉

        • Sammy Boi on 29/08/2019 - 21:03

          Looks like a small percentage of people that purchased one got through

        • Ulysses31 on 30/08/2019 - 16:56

          Genuinely happy for you.
          But it was a price error.

      • PainToad on 29/08/2019 - 21:03
        +1

        I got it. Wish I got two for mirroring.

        • Sammy Boi on 29/08/2019 - 21:09

          Lucky. that's weird it seems like quite a few more got through then expected still a very small percentage.

      • ripoffmerchant on 29/08/2019 - 21:24
        +1

        Was onto that very early on and my order got cancelled. Haven’t heard of many people actually getting their orders shipped. I did get a $20 gift card out of it though.

        • Sammy Boi on 29/08/2019 - 21:26

          Yeah I believe I got 30. Yeah a small percentage got through.

    • Naed on 29/08/2019 - 21:38
      +2

      What a n00b deal by that Naed guy. Of course it was a pricing error!

      Can't decide if I should use my $30 credit on this though - I want a sub $250 sticker price at least! That said there are a lot of really good Linux ISOs coming out lately and I'm running outta space again.

      • Master Bates on 29/08/2019 - 23:50

        Where do you go to source said Linux ISOs, I feel like I'm missing a trick here…

  • stealth on 29/08/2019 - 17:47
    +4

    I like how there is a "10TB - Au power plug" variant for only $100 more. So convenient.

    • Freaksta on 29/08/2019 - 17:56
      +7

      Just FYI, you can just register your product on the WD website and ask support to send you an Australian power supply. I order two 8tb drives with US power supply and they sent me two power adapters from Vietnam within about a week for free.

      • Master Bates on 29/08/2019 - 17:59
        +9

        I think their point was the cable costs $100 otherwise known as the Australia Tax

        • Ulysses31 on 30/08/2019 - 16:57

          China trade war

          (note: inverted AU plug)

      • Scrobo on 30/08/2019 - 07:05

        You can also just twist the prongs and they go straight into an Oz power point.

        • GregMonarch on 30/08/2019 - 17:16
          +3

          Ok in many cases, but not the best solution when you can get an Australian one for free as mentioned here.

          The various brands of power points differ slightly inside, as-in how deep in the electrical contacts are located. And when you twist prongs you loose some depth-of-reach - the prongs become physically shorter. In most cases it won't make any difference. But in a few cases - especially if someone can't or doesn't twist the prongs far enough back - it can create a situation where the prongs barely contact inside the power point. Then any slight movement or vibration can create a situation where the prongs constantly disconnect/connect, which causes sparking, which creates heat, which can melt the plug or socket, trip circuit breakers (if lucky), or start fires (if unlucky).

          e.g. I picked up a fan heater from the side of the road once, which someone had fitted a plug to themselves. It was a clear plug so I checked each wire visually, but I didn't bother to actually remove and rewire the job they'd done ensure it was safe. After several days I pulled the plug and noticed it was warm to the touch. I planned to pull it apart, but got busy elsewhere and kept using it as it was for a few days. Then I glanced at it one day and noticed it was melting, pulled it from the wall, and the power point itself was blackened and melted because it had been sparking away for days as one prong had moved in the melted plastic, slowly pushing itself into the plug but back out of the socket - creating even more sparking and heat. I didn't see the power point had been melting too, until I removed the plug.

          Ask for the free Australian adapter, folks.

      • Helmuth on 30/08/2019 - 09:26

        To be clear: does the included power adapter support 240V and you just need the AU cable, or is it a 110V-60Hz supply and you need a whole new supply?

        • plasmapuff on 30/08/2019 - 10:45
          +1

          Just a cable.

          • Freaksta on 30/08/2019 - 22:20

            @plasmapuff: To be honest I got two WD myBooks they come with the plug bricks so you can't just swop the cable as the psu is the plug. That's why I just decided to get two for free. Initially used an adapter I had but if it's free and more reliable then why not.

    • et tu brute on 01/09/2019 - 10:28

      It's called the "Australia Tax" for a reason… We get duped on so many good and services with as many dumb excuses for the ripping off.

  • Vinnie Barbarino on 29/08/2019 - 18:00

    WD blue drives in these?

    • Goldfire on 29/08/2019 - 18:06
      +9

      Copy + paste from one of my earlier comments:

      I've shucked some of the 8TB variants and they've all been helium EMAZ white label drives. Basically the same as Reds with two year warranty instead of three.

      Here's some more info if you're interested.

    • mec on 29/08/2019 - 18:06
      +3

      WD100EMAZ white label drives

    • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 18:11
      +4

      10TB White label drives code WD100EMAZ
      Oops too late

  • LYRICALRAVER on 29/08/2019 - 18:04
    -1

    Tempting deal for that price! but what would i need 10,000GB for? pawn movies? LOL

  • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 18:12
    +1

    Do these need modification to the pins to be used once shucked? Anyone know?

    • mec on 29/08/2019 - 18:16
      +1

      https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-the-33V-Pin-Issu…
      my 5 year old PSU did but newer ones might be okay.. it really depends i guess

      Edit: also, you can just cover the first 3 pins instead of just the single one to make it easier to apply

    • Goldfire on 29/08/2019 - 18:18
      +2

      Technically, yes. But, it'll depend what you're putting them into to be honest.

      My server backplane doesn't put out the 3.3v, so I'm good there. But, certain NAS units will require the tape mod, as will some PSUs.

      It should be noted though, there is no danger to the drive if it receives 3.3v, it's simply a reset line.

      3.3v supply = drive disabled
      3.3v not supplied = drive enabled

      You can safely shuck the drive, put it into the NAS/PC/Server/etc, see if it works. If it does work, no worries, otherwise it's a tape job.

    • spackbace on 29/08/2019 - 18:29
      +2

      I used the 4-pin molex to sata connector method :)

      • Godric on 29/08/2019 - 18:43

        Ew Molex haha

      • outlander on 29/08/2019 - 18:47

        That's the smartest method, in my books. Or get a SATA splitter for $1.50, and end up with an extra sata plug at the same time.

      • skittlebrau on 30/08/2019 - 10:10

        As long as they’re crimped and not molded then you’re good. The cheap molded versions are a fire hazard and should never be used.

    • vsixtyfour on 29/08/2019 - 19:36

      Yeah 3.3v Mod will be required if you shuck these based on my experiences, I just use kapton tape

  • gowest on 29/08/2019 - 18:12

    Additional GST payable?

  • runean on 29/08/2019 - 18:26
    +1

    Officeworks is refusing to price beat based on it being the US plug version ): Guess I'll just get it from Amazon.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 18:38

      You'd have to get someone very new to pull the wool over their eyes on that one.

      • runean on 29/08/2019 - 18:47
        +8

        And I successfully did after 3 stores (: About to go pick it up.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 18:52

          Which store?

          • runean on 29/08/2019 - 18:57
            +4

            @[Deactivated]: I already bought out all the drives they had, sorry mate!

            I spoke to one more store after these guys said yes, and they said no also, making 80% of the places I asked a no. Sometimes it was a yes until the manager pointed it out.

            I'll let you know after/if I pick up successfully, I don't want anybody ringing ahead and telling them to cut me off! I also don't want to get any employees in trouble, Mr Potential Officeworks Rep :P

        • thonk on 29/08/2019 - 19:22

          I tried and turns out the stock Officeworks holds has a different model no. So they couldn't price match.

  • username999 on 29/08/2019 - 18:42

    Would a pair of these be good to use in a 4-Bay Synology DS918+ ? Or shall i wait/look for specially RAID-designed drives?

    • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 18:53
      +1

      These are similar to NAS drives in that they are White label similar to WD Red's, but may need a tape mod for some NAS units.

    • azazal on 29/08/2019 - 18:53
      +6

      I have 4 of these in my ds918+, certainly no issues as yet

      Tape not needed either, just a simple shucking

      • plasmapuff on 29/08/2019 - 20:13

        Same. Also DS918+

      • aliam on 29/08/2019 - 21:20

        Same here too. No tape mod needed for an older synology ds412+

        • Last Seen on 29/08/2019 - 22:50

          4x 10tb? Wow I thought that model had a hard limit

          • juki on 29/08/2019 - 23:11
            +1

            @Last Seen: my 213air has 2x10TB, the hard limit is just a… suggestion?!

            • Last Seen on 29/08/2019 - 23:26

              @juki: Well, colour me surprised… That's awesome

  • thonk on 29/08/2019 - 18:42
    +1

    Thanks, got one for my Linux ISOs

  • 51kabunka on 29/08/2019 - 19:02

    Wicked. Been waiting for the camel alert. This is still great value at this price point, considering the aus $ dive down

  • vikvance on 29/08/2019 - 19:04

    Is there a risk of the drive getting damaged in transit, if the postman handles the package in a rough way?

    Drives used to be pretty sensitive once. Has the technology improved & they're now more durable?

    • QuickdraW on 29/08/2019 - 19:26
      +9

      definitely, worth paying the extra to get it teleported straight from the factory to your desk imho.

    • nowlan on 29/08/2019 - 19:28

      I bought one last sale. Mine arrived in the WD box wiht auspost sticker on, which I found odd. The previous time it came double boxed in amazon box. I havent opened it yet.

    • marcozmitch on 29/08/2019 - 19:54
      +2

      No, not unless the big bump occurs while in use, or a vehicle runs over the box.
      Much more durable.
      Just don't drop heavily when in use, on to a hard floor, like tiles.
      A small bump is okay.

  • jong on 29/08/2019 - 19:09

    That's $USD176.94 according to Google; $USD160 or so is considered a good price from the sales I've seen (and just missed) on Reddit. Some of those in that link are from sites that don't ship here, but there's at least two $160 deals from Amazon; and a B&H Photo deal for $USD145

    • O O on 29/08/2019 - 19:14
      +2

      FYI, the price is in sync with Amazon US site, i.e. US$158.99 at the moment, the price difference is partly due to exchage rate and GST…

    • saikyr on 29/08/2019 - 19:14
      +1

      Keep in mind you'll need to pay GST on those Amazon deals and shipping on the B&H deals which negates the savings a lot.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 23:44

      That's $USD176.94 according to Google; $USD160 is considered a good price from the sales I've seen.

      Amazon.com.au includes GST which accounts for the difference to the Amazon.com price (which will add GST if you ship here) - though WARNING orders > ~$1000 they slap a random extra > $100 customs fee on!) No such extra charges on lower value orders.

  • ibex on 29/08/2019 - 19:18

    At $181.45, 6TB seems to be better value per TB. But not sure if it's the same drive

    • TomGum on 29/08/2019 - 20:04
      +3

      Not sure what math method you’re using but the 6TB comes to just over $30 per TB, where as this 10TB drive is just over $26 per TB.

      • ibex on 29/08/2019 - 21:21

        My bad! Mixed up with 8TB

  • teach86 on 29/08/2019 - 19:22

    Recommendations for a good media player this will connect to?

    • nowlan on 29/08/2019 - 19:29
      +6

      Nvidia shield when they are sub 200$

  • nuttapillar on 29/08/2019 - 19:23

    I'm wanting to buy a Synology or Qnap 4-bay NAS, and chuck 4 10tb drives in there. would these be ideal?

    • 51kabunka on 29/08/2019 - 20:17

      Yep - WD white label ( re-labelled WD red NAS drives).

  • deepfriedchips on 29/08/2019 - 19:56

    So it's safe to hook one of these up to the Shield? Im assuming the drive will automatically go to 'sleep' when not being accessed?
    I have a shield and want to run the Plex server on it.

    • JuryWheel on 29/08/2019 - 20:12

      Further to this, so people just unkug the drive, put the movies etc they want on it and then re plug into the shield..?

  • Homr on 29/08/2019 - 19:58

    are these chuckable?

  • vash12 on 29/08/2019 - 21:03
    +1

    Got two last time for my unraid server.
    Just a heads up, they can be noisy. If you want a quiet htpc go for WD red.

    • spaceflight on 29/08/2019 - 21:42
      +2

      These are a WD white label dive which is a WD Red without the red label.

      If you want quiet get a Green label dive.

    • Goldfire on 29/08/2019 - 22:03
      +1

      My white label ones I shucked for my server aren't any louder than my standard Red drives. I have a mix of drives that total to 15 drives at the moment, and the case fans are louder than the drives - those fans are already quiet at ~24db.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 23:47

      The 8TB (and lower) versions I believe are quieter. Even these should be quieter than the Seagate NAS drives though, so the quietest 10TB drives around.

      The 10TB whites and reds are mechanically the same and have the same noise level (I have both).

      Depending on your power-supply if you put them internally you may need to modify a pin or use an adaptor. No such problem in most NAS's though.

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