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gladoscc commented on AmazonAU Poor Packaged Product Injury
Talk to a lawyer who will send a letter to their legal department. Expect them to come back to you with an offer in the 4 digits range.
24/07/2020 - 12:47
gladoscc commented on Seagate Barracuda 8TB 3.5" Hard Drive $247.82 + Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
SMR, not a deal at this price point.
19/07/2020 - 11:55
gladoscc replied to congo on Western Digital Ultrastar 7200 RPM DC HC320 8TB Data Centre HDD $279.99 + Delivery ($0 w/ Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Yea. Helium filled is better. Quieter and lower temps.
18/07/2020 - 15:31
gladoscc replied to lplau on Western Digital Ultrastar 7200 RPM DC HC320 8TB Data Centre HDD $279.99 + Delivery ($0 w/ Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
I had to email Jeff Bezos to get an Amazon US via AU warranty honoured. It broke after 1 year and 7 months and the manufacture warranty was...
18/07/2020 - 15:29
gladoscc replied to Click_It on Western Digital Ultrastar 7200 RPM DC HC320 8TB Data Centre HDD $279.99 + Delivery ($0 w/ Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Damn, 2 sep orders... same account? Or different account?
18/07/2020 - 15:23
gladoscc commented on 50% off tomtoc 13" / 15" for MacBook Air / MacBook Pro $15.99-$16.59 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Tomtoc Amazon AU
Would totally grab the newer black design if it was $25 or so. Will wait for a sale...
17/07/2020 - 03:04
gladoscc replied to Click_It on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
The DS918+ is no longer being distributed in Australia and is no longer restocked. For example Computer Alliance has applied the 'ONLY...
15/07/2020 - 20:41
gladoscc replied to xdreamyst on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Yeah, Amazon knows that Aussies have limited competition lol
15/07/2020 - 20:31
gladoscc replied to Click_It on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
DS418+ isn't a thing in Australia. DS918+ is cheaper than DS420+ and DS920+.
15/07/2020 - 20:30
gladoscc commented on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Will there be any issues if you place another order for 2 drives?
15/07/2020 - 20:29
gladoscc replied to HD9990 on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Helium filled (lower noise, lower temps, longer durability. Same drive as the 14TB but firmware locked. 256MB cache. If anyone finds a...
15/07/2020 - 19:03
gladoscc replied to skido2 on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
It’s a joke. Linux ISOs is an euphemism for porn.
15/07/2020 - 19:00
gladoscc replied to Click_It on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Yes, I’ve never had an issue migrating drives on Synology and I’ve migrated like half a dozen times. I think I started with 250GB lol.
15/07/2020 - 18:58
gladoscc commented on [Back-Order] WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $310.09 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Bought two. Will replace my 2x4TB in my Synology with these. New drives: * 1x14TB (probably unshucked, as external backup) * 2x12TB...
15/07/2020 - 18:11
gladoscc commented on AMD Ryzen 7 3700X $436.70 Shipped @ Newegg US via AU
Don’t forget BTCJUNEAUS for $75 off orders plus $460 if you pay with bitcoin.
14/07/2020 - 00:07
gladoscc commented on Seagate 10TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive $291.96 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Seagate drives fail more often than WD ones. No reason to buy when WD is same price....
12/07/2020 - 20:39
gladoscc posted a forum topic Why are the new Synologys absurdly priced in Australia? (vs US pricing)
You can buy the new Synology DS220+ from Amazon.com for $299 USD, which is the MSRP. Add 10% GST, $330 USD, that works out to be A$474 AUD....
12/07/2020 - 03:17
gladoscc replied to D C on WD 14TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - $416.19 + Delivery (Free with Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
This is "14TB", aka 12.7TiB you will see in Windows.
11/07/2020 - 22:58
gladoscc commented on WD 14TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - $416.19 + Delivery (Free with Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
So do people think these are actually a deal, or with COVID-induced demand shocks faltering and a weakening USD result in better bargins...
11/07/2020 - 22:57
gladoscc replied to mikezillakind on WD 14TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - $416.19 + Delivery (Free with Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
aren't 14TB Elements and My Drives the exact same for shucking? i don't think they make cheaper binned 14TB drives.
11/07/2020 - 20:53
gladoscc commented on WD 14TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - $416.19 + Delivery (Free with Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
What's going on here? Amazon.com is out of stock for this exact hard drive that is being sold here. The lowest price on that item ever is...
11/07/2020 - 20:52
gladoscc replied to BillyG687 on WD 14TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - $416.19 + Delivery (Free with Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
The 3V trick hasn't been needed in a long time.
11/07/2020 - 20:35
gladoscc replied to syousef on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $336.64 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
$275 after UK shipping but yeah, those were a bargain. Sad I missed it by just 10 minutes. WD is always the best when it comes to hard...
11/07/2020 - 18:55
gladoscc replied to kaal on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $336.64 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Amazon changed their affiliate scheme to now offer cashback on these categories, so both Cashrewards and Shopback have followed suit. It...
11/07/2020 - 18:53
gladoscc replied to Nom on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $336.64 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
But you use up less drive slots. Usually the higher GB it is, the more expensive it is.
11/07/2020 - 18:50