Hard Drive: ATA 150 - 120GB +

BobbyDouglas · 10:47 PM

I am looking for an SATA 150 Internal Hard Drive that is 120GB or larger in size.

I took a look around a bit and found a Retail Hard Drive Kit, but I wasn't sure what is meant by "Kit".

Anyone familiar with this?

beatmix01 · **8-17-2004, 10:21 PM**

Are you looking for a regular ATA or a SATA drive?

BobbyDouglas · **8-17-2004, 10:48 PM**

SATA 150

***Brad*** · **8-17-2004, 10:49 PM**

I assume the kit refers to being in a retail box, usually with some kind of software, mounting rails (for mounting in a 5 1/4" drive bay) and screws. At least that is what they usually refer to.

BobbyDouglas · **8-17-2004, 10:52 PM**

Thanks for clearing that up for me

BobbyDouglas · **8-18-2004, 2:41 AM**

Something like this:

http://www.buy.com/prod/Maxtor_SATA_.../10348872.html

But maybe with a little less $

BobbyDouglas · **8-18-2004, 2:44 AM**

Or... $185 http://www.computerhq.com/Maxtor_250...id-178868.html

bockchow · **8-18-2004, 4:02 AM**

new only or would you be interested in used?

BobbyDouglas · **8-18-2004, 12:05 PM**

New only. This will be a drive that contains secure files, so I would not want to have any chance of having a used hard drive (and then having that crash on me).

BobbyDouglas · **8-18-2004, 1:35 PM**

What is the difference between:

Hard Drive: http://westerndigital.com/en/product...asp?DriveID=59
Hard Drive Kit: http://westerndigital.com/en/product...asp?DriveID=59

***Brad*** · **8-18-2004, 2:23 PM**

From the site: "For easy installation, kit includes installation and management software, hardware and step-by-step illustrated instructions."

Like I said before, you get mounting hardware, probably a SATA cable, software and manual. With the bare drive you get the bare drive - usually nothing else.

ZipZoomFly has the bare drive for $162 with free 2nd day shipping:

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=101220

It also says it has a 3 year warranty, which is nice.

BobbyDouglas · **8-18-2004, 3:10 PM**

Nice hard drive, but it is ATA/100, I want SATA/150

***Brad*** · **8-18-2004, 8:09 PM**

oops. i thought it had the same model as the ones in the links you posted.

BobbyDouglas · **8-18-2004, 9:39 PM**

It's ok Brad, just one last messup before RossMan removes your admin and gives it to me.

***Brad*** · **8-18-2004, 9:45 PM**

LOL. I'm not scared of RossMAN.

He removes my admin and I go on strike - there would be no more deals posted on the site ever again

is for Brad - RossMAN

beatmix01 · 1:20 AM

BobbyD... this should do you right.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...4&loc=101&sp=1
Seagate 120 GB SATA 150MBps 8MB Cache 8.5ms for $110 Shipped.

Oh, its the retail version too so you get all the cables and junk not to mention the 3 year warranty.

BobbyDouglas · **8-19-2004, 2:33 AM**

Actually that is the one I am using right now that is sometimes messing up on me. ST3120026AS-RK is the one.

I got it for $87 shipped about 5 months ago. I would rather wait for a week or so and find a good Western Digital deal. If I am going to spend over $100 to get a good hard drive, I might as well make it around $175 and get a WD 250GB SATA/150 -_-

beatmix01 · **8-19-2004, 9:55 AM**

If the drive isnt working properly, then why not RMA it to seagate and have them ship you a new one?

BobbyDouglas · **8-19-2004, 11:38 AM**

Because I can't have my computer down for that long.

I can't say 100% that the hard drive is bad, all I know is that it is causing a few problems, but it could be a problem with the cable, not the HD.

8-17-2004, 9:58 PM	#1
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	I am looking for an SATA 150 Internal Hard Drive that is 120GB or larger in size. I took a look around a bit and found a Retail Hard Drive Kit, but I wasn't sure what is meant by "Kit". Anyone familiar with this? Last edited by BobbyDouglas; 8-17-2004 at 10:47 PM.

8-17-2004, 10:49 PM	#4
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	I assume the kit refers to being in a retail box, usually with some kind of software, mounting rails (for mounting in a 5 1/4" drive bay) and screws. At least that is what they usually refer to. __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

8-18-2004, 2:23 PM	#11
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	From the site: "For easy installation, kit includes installation and management software, hardware and step-by-step illustrated instructions." Like I said before, you get mounting hardware, probably a SATA cable, software and manual. With the bare drive you get the bare drive - usually nothing else. ZipZoomFly has the bare drive for $162 with free 2nd day shipping: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=101220 It also says it has a 3 year warranty, which is nice. __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

8-18-2004, 8:09 PM	#13
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	oops. i thought it had the same model as the ones in the links you posted. __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

8-18-2004, 9:45 PM	#15
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	LOL. I'm not scared of RossMAN. He removes my admin and I go on strike - there would be no more deals posted on the site ever again is for Brad - RossMAN __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

8-17-2004, 10:21 PM	#2
beatmix01 you deserve a break today Joined: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 2,297	Are you looking for a regular ATA or a SATA drive?

8-17-2004, 10:48 PM	#3
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	SATA 150

8-17-2004, 10:52 PM	#5
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Thanks for clearing that up for me

8-18-2004, 2:41 AM	#6
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Something like this: http://www.buy.com/prod/Maxtor_SATA_.../10348872.html But maybe with a little less $

8-18-2004, 2:44 AM	#7
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Or... $185 http://www.computerhq.com/Maxtor_250...id-178868.html

8-18-2004, 4:02 AM	#8
bockchow Hyper Elite Member Joined: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 403	new only or would you be interested in used?

8-18-2004, 12:05 PM	#9
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	New only. This will be a drive that contains secure files, so I would not want to have any chance of having a used hard drive (and then having that crash on me).

8-18-2004, 1:35 PM	#10
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	What is the difference between: Hard Drive: http://westerndigital.com/en/product...asp?DriveID=59 Hard Drive Kit: http://westerndigital.com/en/product...asp?DriveID=59

8-18-2004, 3:10 PM	#12
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Nice hard drive, but it is ATA/100, I want SATA/150

8-18-2004, 9:39 PM	#14
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	It's ok Brad, just one last messup before RossMan removes your admin and gives it to me.

8-19-2004, 1:17 AM	#16
beatmix01 you deserve a break today Joined: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 2,297	BobbyD... this should do you right. http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...4&loc=101&sp=1 Seagate 120 GB SATA 150MBps 8MB Cache 8.5ms for $110 Shipped. Oh, its the retail version too so you get all the cables and junk not to mention the 3 year warranty. Last edited by beatmix01; 8-19-2004 at 1:20 AM.

8-19-2004, 2:33 AM	#17
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Actually that is the one I am using right now that is sometimes messing up on me. ST3120026AS-RK is the one. I got it for $87 shipped about 5 months ago. I would rather wait for a week or so and find a good Western Digital deal. If I am going to spend over $100 to get a good hard drive, I might as well make it around $175 and get a WD 250GB SATA/150 -_-

8-19-2004, 9:55 AM	#18
beatmix01 you deserve a break today Joined: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 2,297	If the drive isnt working properly, then why not RMA it to seagate and have them ship you a new one?

8-19-2004, 11:38 AM	#19
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Because I can't have my computer down for that long. I can't say 100% that the hard drive is bad, all I know is that it is causing a few problems, but it could be a problem with the cable, not the HD.