Hey Guys today we have some specials. Very limited stock so grab it while you can.
WD Portable USB3.0 OEM 1TB $69.50
WD Portable USB3.0 OEM 1.5TB $89.98
WD Portable USB3.0 OEM 2TB $125.95
Logitech iPad Keyboard WAS $89 NOW $53.40
WDTV Streaming Live WAS $147 NOW $95.55
$4.95 Postage capped anywhere in AUS. Pickup available.
No difference!
Probably more change of a OEM drive being damaged/miss handled ect. but if its not DOA then they are 100% the same.
And I not sure where your can but retail internal drives in Australia bar some SSD's.
Straight from website:
This item is sold as an OEM without retail packaging. 3 Years Manufacture Warranty
What is an OEM Drive?
There is no real difference between OEM and retail hard drives from a hardware standpoint; they contain the same materials, are made in the same way, and come off of the same production line. The real differences between OEM and retail hard drives is the fancy retail packaging
So to answer your question, I wouldnt worry. It's still got 3 year warranty, but no pretty packaging.
Excellent answers…..another case of OEM usage…I completely forgot this variant
Cheers guys, I bought a 2TB, packaging doesn't bother me one bit so its a good price!
OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer, which (when used correctly) means the item is manufactured for the brand that it is sold under. I am never sure what sellers mean as the term is often used incorrectly>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer
It appears that these drives are WD-branded "elements" and "my passport" drives so it is safe to assume that the drives are made to WD's spec if not made by WD. It isn't a case of "GENERIC BRAND" with WD drives used (ie WD OEM). Non-OEM is just as confusing, but generally it means a product made to meet someone elses standard (ie generic brand medicines….eg Home Brand vs Panadol or car accessories eg "for Ford floor mats" vs "Genuine Ford floor mats")
I cant comment on all the products, but the WD 2TB seems like a decent price.
$125.95 plus $4.95 flat shipping to anywhere in Australia = $130.90 delivered. About as cheap as I've ever seen that drive. Plus vote.
Bought a 2tb. Good price. Plus vote.
sorry guys only have 1.5TB left. Completely sold out of 1TB and 2TBs.
However the last 1.5Tbs will be bundled with a 8GB Sony or Verbatim USB Stick
Nice price on the Logitech cover. I have been looking for one of those. thanks.
OEM products are usually for parts/software eg internal HDD, optical drives, Windows CD
The OEM products here are external drives - external drives do not have OEMs as they are sold separately
OEMs were previously sold as a package like a fully built computer, so there was no need to include packaging.
Can the Op show where OEMs exist for external HDD> thanks
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1352/~/diffe…
It would appear the Rep doesn't want to answer your question.
Your comment was 4h 37min ago, but the rep already answered it 5h 57min ago down below.
In case you missed it:
"…..we buy this in a bundle pack with laptops."
I don't think that has really answered the above question.
Hey Rep?
Getting any more 2TB WD hard drives in? I was just about to buy when you posted. Great price BTW.
not sure atm, we buy this in a bundle pack with laptops. There is currently none available, hopefully next week. =)
Excellent mate, put me at the front of the que if you get some please.
i missed it. what about the 1TB portable harddrive ? more stock next week ? really tempted with the 1.5gb. should i ???
=) really no clue, it depends on what the suppliers decide to bundle sometimes its hdd, sometimes its keyboards etc. We got lucky this time, check back again once in a while =)
Please post again when you have them so we can see.
Can't see 1TB or 2TB for sale anymore. All gone?
all hdds sold out =(
keep watching. im trying to get some more. But gotta sell these laptops first
back in stock =)
I just went for the 1.5TB instead… great price!
damn missed out on the 1.5tb :(
some hard drives back in stock. =)
Just would like to let you guys know that if your interested in the 2tb mac edition they can easily be reformatted for the PC
has any receive their harddisk ? i couldnt reach them via email or phone. i think i have been duped !
I bought 2x 2TB's and they arrived in about 3 days… What email did you try?
did you receive them now? i am just wondering if this guy actually post his order
Can anyone comment on the reliability of OEM vs Non OEM Hard drives?