Anyone got experience buying these or similar Seagates directly from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Seagate-IronWolf-SATA-64MB-Cache1/…
Price seems to be significantly lower than anything locally (~650 vs ~450).
Couple of reviews highlighting that they may come poorly packaged.
Was going to say packaging is known to be poor from Amazon US. As long as sold by them though, it's easy to get a return initiated, just a bit of a hassle and takes longer to get refund. Might be worth a go at that saving though. Extra 8% off if you buy 2.
Notice how the option says "hdd pro"? while next to it is another option for ironwolf pro, even though the picture shows ironwolf pro? Sounds sketchy.
Do you get any warranty if they ship from the US?
As I wasn't sure if Seagate does global warranty .
I bought 4 of these and they arrived last week. Packaging was adequate, but not great. Drives seem fine so far.
What's the Z on the serial number there mean?
Not sure sorry
Hope this helps