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HP 2TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 $98 Delivered (Save $40) at BIGW Online & Today Only

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[Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 05:26 bigw.com.au (2997 clicks)
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HP Simple Save 2TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 $98 delivered (save $40) at BIGW online & today only.have a good weekend all.
This HP Simple Save HDD features up to 3 x faster transfer speeds with USB 3.0, high capacity data storage and Simple Save back-up software.
Product Height (CM)

17.04

Product Length (CM)

5.46

Product Weight (KG)

1.86

Product Width (CM)

13.03

Hard Drive Size

2TB

Interface

USB 3.0 and backward compatible with USB 2.0

Operating Temperature

5° to 35°C

Plug and Play

Yes

System Requirements

Windows XP, Vista and 7

USB Interface

Yes
I can assure you this is free delivery nation wide and today only.BIGW website is not updated properly.maybe today is sunday.please follow the link and see the true picture.anyone ordered it with $7 delivery cost please contact BIGW for a refund.thank you guys.http://catalogues.bigw.com.au/portal/dynamiccatalogue?CatalogueID=13177867484319&pageview=two&gotopage=2

mod - I'm not sure who people should contact about a refund on postage (based on OP's comments) or if anyone put through an order and was charged postage (from deal's comments).

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  • Lazer on 16/10/2011 - 06:40
    -1

    plus shipping which is $7 for me

    • db1 on 16/10/2011 - 06:59

      I was wondering the same thing.

    • StrickenAza34 on 16/10/2011 - 07:20

      He said $98 inc. shipping though?

  • Menace on 16/10/2011 - 08:46

    Comes up with $14 shipping to TAS… Would've been alright if not for that

  • fish on 16/10/2011 - 09:11

    Does it come with a usb3 cable?

    • alebox on 16/10/2011 - 09:57
      +2

      yep. bought one on the last bigw sale for this drive

  • indyjnr on 16/10/2011 - 09:43

    Shipping is free to VIC.

    • skinny on 16/10/2011 - 11:56

      Not according to the website - $7.00 shipping for 3000

  • nodster on 16/10/2011 - 09:57

    Anyone ever owned a HP external?? not many reviews.. my Western Digital almost set fire to my house so I'm staying away from them.

    • tailgatinholden on 16/10/2011 - 10:06
      +1

      i bought two of these last sale (so not that long), (i also have lacie, WD, HP, maxtor, samsung all connected to my HP mediaserver). i think it's the most quiet, sleekest looking one i have, and it seems to be fairly quiet in operation.

      • ThePistonHead on 16/10/2011 - 10:13

        How long does it take to become usable from when it is sleeping?

        • GregFiona on 16/10/2011 - 16:17

          i don't know about sleeping but, when you plug it in it takes about 30 seconds to become available. it's 3x times faster than my wd passport(2.0), i got it 2 weeks ago(previous deal) and i haven't had any problem so far ;)

      • cyssero on 16/10/2011 - 11:55

        Can you please tell us the HDD inside these?

    • chyawala on 16/10/2011 - 10:14

      Warranty?

    • ballsofsteel on 16/10/2011 - 14:16
      +4

      how did it nearly set fire to your house? care to elaborate

      • altomic on 16/10/2011 - 21:45
        +2

        it was drunk and passed out on the couch whilst smoking a cigarette….

  • wa01 on 16/10/2011 - 10:19

    Postage $7 to WA as well.
    Couldn't find model #, warranty length, power consumption specs. HP site isn't very user oriented.
    So giving a miss.
    Also saw Simple Save 2TB usb3 elsewhere in OZ online shop incl post for $110, so how bout $98 shipped bigw?

  • wa01 on 16/10/2011 - 10:21

    Warranty is likely two years but limited to the drive only, going by other similar HP models.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 10:43
    +1

    site advises postage of $14 or $7 depending on location in WA
    so price is really $112 or $105.

    previously was $107 with free post 8 weeks ago
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/51832

    same price 2 weeks ago
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/54202

    maybe can pickup in store at this price?

    • watwatwat on 16/10/2011 - 11:02

      Nah, unless it is that price in-store, online only deals are completely different.

  • dragon7 on 16/10/2011 - 10:52
    -7

    From their product specs:

    Delivery Type

    Free Delivery - AU Small

    yet when i entered postcode, they charge $7, WTF?

    • Geewhizz on 16/10/2011 - 11:30
      +2

      It's a shame you negged - it really is a good price. Given that the listing states free delivery, if you contacted them (or reported the inaccuracy to them) I'm sure they would have fixed it.

      • andy19363 on 16/10/2011 - 11:33

        has been reported…

        • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 11:48
          -1

          postage costs need to be added to the deal. and the deal title should have been edited 5 hours ago to avoid this issue.

          a mod could have done this if the OP was unable to respond.
          maybe all the mods were unavailable?

        • watwatwat on 16/10/2011 - 11:54
          +2

          The OP listed it correctly. The offer is for free postage and Big W are the ones that need to update their site.

        • andy19363 on 16/10/2011 - 12:25
          +1

          a mod could have done this if the OP was unable to respond.

          Unless it gets reported, a mod will not necessarily know about it….

  • plast on 16/10/2011 - 11:07

    yea, same.. it is not free delivery, i tested by entering melb postcode….still have to pay
    btw i live in syd

  • chir0nex on 16/10/2011 - 11:16

    Good price considering its a 2TB HDD that costs at least $85 from places like MSY. And comes with USB cable and looks sleeker than all other external drives.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 11:31
      -1

      2TB with usb3.0 & 3.5" desktop for $85??
      link please

      • chir0nex on 16/10/2011 - 11:35

        What i meant was the HDD alone is $85 - gotta get an external USB 3.0 case, of which you can get ugly ones for $30-40. So it works out way more for a half assed solution with less warranty. Therefore this is a good deal if you are after an external HDD.

  • PeterN on 16/10/2011 - 12:10

    i just bought it as well, and got charged $7 for delivery?..homepage says free delivery? will call them up tomorrow and req a refund of the delivery charges, they are most likely closed today..

    • plast on 17/10/2011 - 09:34

      looks like they changed it into standard on the webpage

  • Protocol on 16/10/2011 - 12:22

    Great Price, thanks OP. I am sure the BIG W postage error will be fixed.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 12:36
    -5

    FYI, if you don't have USB 3.0, like me, you can get a 2TB USB 2.0 WD Elements drive from OfficeWorks for $98.

    • aec on 16/10/2011 - 12:48
      +4

      i dont have usb3.0. but if 3.0 is at same price as a 2.0, i will definitely go with usb3.0

  • PeterN on 16/10/2011 - 12:50
    +5

    its backward compatible so you would definitely buy the 3.0…

  • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 13:11

    Does this require a power adapter connected or is it usb powered? I find power adapters connecting HDD's pretty inconvenient.

    • fuzor on 16/10/2011 - 13:23

      But they dont short power themselves if you plug it out incorrectly. just had a POS toshiba usb drive die on me with all my work instead…

  • personoftheyear on 16/10/2011 - 13:34
    -4

    what is so great about usb 3.0?

    • barryquinn on 16/10/2011 - 13:36
      +5

      It's very fast.

    • Fliedlice on 16/10/2011 - 16:41
      +1

      Haha funny how the only username who +ve your comment happened to be 'fastdude' =p

      For a 2TB external HD, 3.0 is useful because i think the transfer speeds are up to 10x faster than usb 2.0 (Theoretically). Well, that's what they say. So it's fast dude.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 16:42
        +1

        I thought it a fair question for most ordinary people..see below ;)

    • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2011 - 16:41

      Nothings great about it, if you only have USB2 on your computer.

      But the USB3 spec allows faster data transfers if you were to upgrade your PC to one with USB3 ports in the future, or you could fit a USB3 pcie card now, to take advantage of the faster speeds.

  • GreenLego on 16/10/2011 - 14:12
    +1

    Looks like it's out of stock now :(

  • A Banana4scale on 16/10/2011 - 14:23

    the 3Tb deal was better IMO

    • Mat_Lab on 16/10/2011 - 19:38

      What 3TB Deal?

        • chir0nex on 16/10/2011 - 20:02

          It was a good deal for a 3TB HDD by itself, but if you want a decent transfer rate - $30 to upgrade it to USB 3.0 so thats $150 all up.

        • A Banana4scale on 16/10/2011 - 21:08

          Going price per TB ratio, the 3TB deal was still better(given 3Tb still attracts a Price Premium over 2TB), plus I doubt I'd buy one based on this and the whirlpool threads.

          Also I have no idea what hard drive is in the HP, while I know for sure the Seagate has a 7200rpm one and the model number as well[ST33000651AS].
          Yes there are 5400rpm USB3.0 drives, I have a verbatim one which is 5400rpm, still fast but not as fast as the Seagate. The seagate is also highly customisable(goFlex connections) and also provides same warranty as the HP

  • plast on 17/10/2011 - 15:56

    hey, there are two options, 1) evoucher for 7 dollars, 2 ) giftcard to be used instore

    just got a call from the rep, about the 7 dollar charge, so it is a mistake by them.

    • Bernhard on 17/10/2011 - 17:01

      Also got a call from a woman from Big W. She, with a little hesitance, said I was able to get a refund to credit card but it would take up to seven days to return.

      Two minutes later I got an e-mail from Big W offering to give me an E-Voucher to the value of $7, but it remains to be seen what will happen.

      Although, if your name's Raymond I think I got your e-mail, because they addressed me as "Raymond" despite it being nowhere in my name or e-mail address!

      • plast on 18/10/2011 - 09:20

        im not raymond, but i actually wanted to get refund to credit card, but store credit still ok,

  • yeohkt on 17/10/2011 - 16:25

    I rang them and they said no idea about it.

    Was told to send some proof that their websites states "delivery is free"

    Anyone was told about this ?

  • yeohkt on 17/10/2011 - 16:26

    was told to send proof to [email protected]

    How do people get calls from bigw ?

  • PeterN on 18/10/2011 - 18:34

    Hey guys, how do we go about getting the $7 refunded/evoucher etc…Are we meant to call them? If so which number - I paid $7 when I had seen/under the impression it was free shipping..???

    Thanks for the replies in advance!

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