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External HDD Problem (Seagate 200GB)

  • 07-02-2006 9:46pm
    #1
    Puff Puff Pass
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    Hi,
    I bought a Seagate 200GB about a month ago. I use it mainly for video storage and playback. Files are no greater than 80MB. I have about 10GB worth of Videos (Mostly Music) It worked perfect (super fast transfer and playback) for the first 2 weeks. Then all of a sudden (ie. I changed nothing with the PC) when playing back files they would skip and play very choppy and transfer s would slow down to about 20 minutes to move an 80MB file from it to my internal HD.

    So I emailed Seagate, He said it could be a physical problem because their online tests detected nothing and neither did chkdsk or defrag or even a full re format made a difference. Therefore he recommended that I try it in another computer - So i did in my mate's laptop except this time through Firewire instead of USB 2.0.

    Finally - I thought I had cracked it. It was super fast again and flawlessly playing files for an hour. So I copied over a few gig to it to see if the transfer s were right. They were (for a few miutes) Then they suddenly dropped again and back came the choppy/skippy playback and dead slow transfer rates.

    I emailed him again tonight with my findings and I await his reply

    I have googled my problem and it seems that there is a worldwide problem with Seagate's external hard drive's not just particularly my 200GB Model

    What can I do - Im pulling my hair out - I need advice. Someone Please Help - What Are My Options?

    Thanks in Advance


Comments

  • #2
    Subc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 351 ✭✭Subc


    honestly not much we can really do to help you, besides replacing that drive for a new one and seeing if it occurs again.

    Mabey there is a connectivety problem between the drive and the Firewire/USB interface


  • #3
    Puff Puff Pass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 121 ✭✭Puff Puff Pass


    All I want is something that just works. Reading other people threads on worldwide forums - Their faulty seagate drives have been replaced with 'factory refurbished drives'.

    Whats the deal?


  • #4
    Subc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 351 ✭✭Subc


    the deal is, depending where you bought it try and return it and replace it with another external 200gig brand


  • #5
    Puff Puff Pass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 121 ✭✭Puff Puff Pass


    My Dad got it for me - I dont think he has the receipt - He bought it off a mail order kinda crowd in England

    CPC i think

    cpconline.co.uk


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