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WD Elements 8TB External HDD $233.31 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

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WD Elements 8TB External HDD $233.31 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AUAffiliate
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LRavenMad on 22/01/2020 - 17:29 amazon.com.au (1215 clicks)
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WD 8TB Elements is on special again at Amazon (International fulfillment). Cheapest I've seen on StaticIce currently is about $303. These usually sell out quick and remember these will almost certainly come with a US plug but WD will send you an AU plug on request once you register the device with them.

Pretty sure these are shuckable and get you a nice drive for NAS and other general purposes at a price cheaper than if you just bought the drive naked. 3.3v trick may or not be necessary - comment below if you know.

Edit 23/01/20: price has changed from $210.74 to $211.71 (probably just an exchange rate fluctuation)
Edit 26/01/20: price now $212.11
Edit 28/01/20: price now $228.43
Edit 03/02/20: price now $233.31

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  • iBuzz7S on 22/01/2020 - 18:17
    +1

    It was $201 + delivery (free with Prime) two days ago from another seller.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/513948

    Still seems to be a great price @ $210.84

    • Jasonissm on 22/01/2020 - 18:59

      Both sold by Amazon US actually.

  • OCD Completionist on 22/01/2020 - 18:48

    Do you have to register to get an AU plug?

    What are the benefits of registering?

    • CC123 on 22/01/2020 - 19:01

      Do you have to register to get an AU plug?

      Yes with WD you will need to make an account and register your product. After that hop onto a live chat/contact them and explain that you got it from Amazon US.
      They should FedEx you an AU plug free.

      What are the benefits of registering?

      Warranty & free AU plug

      • Dobe on 22/01/2020 - 19:17
        +6

        You have to wait until the drive arrives, then supply the serial number on the drive, then WD will provide you with an AU wall adapter, posted and mine arrived within 10 days. The registration process is about providing contact info, no biggie.

    • Cleops on 22/01/2020 - 20:08
      +1

      Tbh I have bought two of these at this price and a bit lower since Sept from international and both times they came with international plugs (slide on options incl. Aussie plug). I haven't needed to go through WD for an AU plug.

  • yukey on 22/01/2020 - 18:58
    +7

    You guys all forgot WD 10TB at $224 not long ago??

    • Click_It on 22/01/2020 - 19:32
      +1

      I find OzBargain memories fade quicker with HDD deals than others for some reason.

      I almost bought those 16TB Seagate Exos Enterprise drives but I'd still need 4 to start an array which is over $2500 to get started so I'm sitting back for a bit longer. Any 10TB or 12TB deal in the coming months will be perfect. That deal you refer to would be under $1000 for the same array. Good value.

    • mmd on 22/01/2020 - 20:10

      When was this?

  • roastchook on 22/01/2020 - 19:24
    +1

    What is the 3.3 volt trick?

  • fortescue on 22/01/2020 - 19:31
    +4

    I bought two of these in July 2019 for $223 each, so this is a great price. I shucked them and put them in my Synology DS 918+, and they've been pretty good so far. No 3.3V trick required.

  • BanannaMan on 22/01/2020 - 20:12
    +5

    This is the model number, I received mine a few weeks ago. Helium drive.

    wd80emaz-00wjta0

  • NotAnAudiophile on 22/01/2020 - 20:13

    Shucking this vs the barracuda 8tb for nas ?

    • Smigit on 22/01/2020 - 22:29

      Depends if you want warranty or not. Personally for mechanical drives I'd take the warranty.

      • Goldfire on 22/01/2020 - 22:49

        We still receive the two year warranty on these drives (even though they're shucked).

        Most people hang on to the enclosure and place the drive back into it for a warranty return anyway.

        Some people have also sent the bare drive back and received a replacement because the serial number matches with the enclosure.

    • Caped Baldy on 23/01/2020 - 02:54
      +3

      Be warned the 8tb are likely smr drives. They don't do 10tb smr only barracuda pro

  • pinapplehead55 on 22/01/2020 - 21:56

    Which one is better, this WD Elements or the WD My Book equivalent?

  • Randolph Duke on 22/01/2020 - 23:22

    This is a dupe, the existing deal posted 2 days ago was not expired, just back order.

    • RavenMad on 23/01/2020 - 07:18

      Different price

    • Dobe on 23/01/2020 - 10:57
      +1

      A trick???
      No, it appears to be their new low price for 8tb
      and
      Monday's WD 8tb was shipped & sold by Amazon US at aud$201, on back order, expected arrival quite a few weeks in February.

      Wednesday's WD 85b is shipped & sold by Amazon US at aud$210.84 and
      Thursday's price at aud$211.71, still an expected arrival of quite a few weeks in February, but not listed as on back order, but hey it clearly is.

      The aud price is affected by our exchange rate.

  • That Guy on 23/01/2020 - 00:08
    +1

    Thanks op

  • saulgood on 24/01/2020 - 07:23
    +1

    Thanks OP

  • vrsac on 24/01/2020 - 08:35

    I paid $219 last year in April. Just an OK price.

  • Scales82 on 25/01/2020 - 18:30

    Thanks, ordered one

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