# best website for purchasing computer goods? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 24, 2010, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125 "2010-03-24T11:09:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![glitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/0ea827/32.png) [@glitch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/glitch)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/21 "2010-03-26T19:04:17Z")
Western Digital and Seagate are legit. STAY AWAY from Maxtor. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/22 "2010-03-27T06:41:48Z")
Maxtor is owned by Seagate…but yeah nothing but bad things with them. ---
**Author:** ![Gl1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gl1/32/5471_2.png) [@Gl1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gl1)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/23 "2010-03-27T07:09:10Z")
i own a PC repair shop, and we have had nothing but trouble with seagate drives lately. it all went down hill with the 7200.11 series and their firmware issues. Now the 7200.12’s are just as bad, but they get bad sectors about 25% of the time, then i have to return them to seagate for warranty repair. I used to be a seagate guy, and that’s all i would buy, but they lost my business… IMO stick with western digital. ---
**Author:** ![bigwoode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigwoode/32/5175_2.png) [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/24 "2010-03-29T08:42:46Z")
BUMP — I have narrowed my hard drive selection down; need pros and cons and ultimately a decision. I have read all of the comments, thank you everyone for the feedback! 1. Seagate Expansion 750GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ST907504EXA101-RK – free dock and case with purchase [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148509&nm\_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm\_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148509&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-)_-Hard+Drives±+External-_-Seagate-\_-22148509 2. Western Digital 1 TB WD Elements Desktop External Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN [http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm\_source=Froogle&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=WDBAAU0010HBK&sku=WDBAAU0010HBK](http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=WDBAAU0010HBK&sku=WDBAAU0010HBK) 3. Transcend 500GB USB 2.0 Store Jet 25 Portable External Hard Drive (TS500GSJ25M) — recommended by an family friend in IT; says the quality of the build is superb, and the casing is very strong. [http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm\_source=Froogle&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=TS500GSJ25M&sku=TS500GSJ25M](http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TS500GSJ25M&sku=TS500GSJ25M) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/25 "2010-03-29T08:52:32Z")
internal but this is the hard drive deal of the day. you can buy an enclosure for cheap: > **[769 Tech & Electronics Deals & Sales from $1 to $2000+](https://slickdeals.net/deals/tech/)** > > Save $$$ and get the best Tech & Electronics prices with Slickdeals. From Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Walmart, eBay, Frys, Costco Wholesale, Adorama, and more, get the latest discounts, coupons, sales and shipping offers. Compare deals on Tech &... ---
**Author:** ![bigwoode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigwoode/32/5175_2.png) [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/26 "2010-03-29T09:06:51Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > internal but this is the hard drive deal of the day. you can buy an enclosure for cheap: > > [http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1944796](http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1944796) Forgive me because I am not familiar with custom work on PC’s; but are you saying that I could essentially make that internal hard drive an external? By what means does it connect? Nice find though. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/27 "2010-03-29T09:30:21Z")
I’ll pay slightly more the few occasions that newegg has higher prices just so I can get their customer service. Newegg \> \* ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/28 "2010-03-29T09:51:10Z")
> [@bigwoode](#): > > Forgive me because I am not familiar with custom work on PC’s; but are you saying that I could essentially make that internal hard drive an external? By what means does it connect? Nice find though. yes. an external hard drive is just an internal hard drive in a case with a power supply and USB (or other) out. take your pick of enclosures, they’re like $10 on average. [http://www.google.com/search?q=sata+hard+drive+enclosure&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a](http://www.google.com/search?q=sata+hard+drive+enclosure&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) but if you’re worried this is sounding complex then just pay more and buy an external that’s ready to plug and play. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/29 "2010-03-29T10:04:09Z")
You’ll probably pay slightly less for an internal drive/enclosure than just an out of the box external. If you aren’t comfortable putting an internal into an enclosure or can’t be bothered with it, an external might be a better option. Hard drives are kinda hit or miss, Seagate does offer the 5 year warranty on most, but I’ve been hearing good things about the WD quality as of late. I have 3 WD externals that are still running and my Seagate Freeagent Go that runs fine, and is about the size of a wallet. ---
**Author:** ![bigwoode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigwoode/32/5175_2.png) [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/30 "2010-03-29T10:53:02Z")
I agree, I have had a WD 250GB since Fall 2006, and it has never gave out on me once. Portability is a plus, so that is why I am considering these other brands (including Seagate, Transcend…) I just have to decide between compact/portability and storage capacity. ---------- Post added at 01:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:45 PM ---------- Screw it, I chose storage capacity — 1TB WD for $87; no tax no shipping. Thank you everyone for your input! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/31 "2010-03-29T13:18:11Z")
I just got my 2 WD caviar black drives from tigerdirect. Came in 3 days not bad at all. We’ll see how they do. About $15 more than the blue or green… ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/32 "2010-03-29T13:22:18Z")
> [@bigwoode](#): > > I agree, I have had a WD 250GB since Fall 2006, and it has never gave out on me once. Portability is a plus, so that is why I am considering these other brands (including Seagate, Transcend…) I just have to decide between compact/portability and storage capacity. > > ---------- Post added at 01:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:45 PM ---------- > > Screw it, I chose storage capacity — 1TB WD for $87; no tax no shipping. Thank you everyone for your input! 🙂 newegg? That is a pretty solid deal! ---
**Author:** ![bigwoode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigwoode/32/5175_2.png) [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2010, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125/33 "2010-03-29T14:49:42Z")
Not Newegg, it was another website: [http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm\_source=Froogle&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=WDBAAU0010HBK&sku=WDBAAU0010HBK](http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=WDBAAU0010HBK&sku=WDBAAU0010HBK) “[Buydig.com](http://Buydig.com)” [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-website-for-purchasing-computer-goods/152125.md?page=1)