These are SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording).
Form Factor: 3.5"
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
Capacity: 8TB
Cache: 256MB
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Datasheet: https://www.seagate.com/files/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/3-…
$179 / 8TB = $22.375/TB
Cashback available: Cashrewards 1.3%, ShopBack 1.1%
Might have free delivery with Australia Post eParcel from PLE.
Limit 4 per household.
Only $10 less than MSY normal price ($189).
I have 4 TB version one and it is so slow
My 8TB gets 150mb reads and 125-150 writes
I get the same. Picked up from their Heatherton store. Excellent customer service.
For a data drive, it's the best value for money you can get at the moment.
It's because the Rotational Speed (RPM) for this one is 5400 RPM and not 7200.
- This is good for a console replacement HDD, or black up storage.
Umm I wonder how long would delivery take to Melbourne suburb using there free eParcel delivery offer
For some reason External HDDs are really expensive compared to bare internal drives right now. The cheapest portable 8TB I've seen is about $250+ …
Can anyone recommend a decent external enclosure to shove this drive into and carry around while traveling?
You're gonna need to carry the power supply around as well which will be a pain.
In saying that, I've used oricom and volnas enclosure and they're ok. I'd be more comfortable with them on my desk than carrying them around tho.
The power supplies aren't too bulky, I don't mind.
Can you link an example of those 2? I took a quick Google but could only find 2+ bay NASes
Computer Alliance are also selling this on their website for $179.10 with free delivery after the 10% off code "CA10". Limit of 4.
https://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts?id=28857
Shows $0 for standard postage & $25.xx for express to regional NSW (2350)