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1TB portable USB3 Harddrive £36.09 @ Amazon

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    #2
    clonadlad
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭clonadlad


    Are these backward compatible with USB 2.0?


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    #3
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,837 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    clonadlad wrote: »
    Are these backward compatible with USB 2.0?

    I'm thinking it does, from one of the reviews "In practice this drive writes at about 30 MB/sec into USB 3.0 port which is about 2 times quicker than when used in a USB 2.0 port. "

    It's a smashing deal, the WD 1TB Passport is €99 in PC World, also USB powered which is a great advantage when moving the drive.

    Edit yes seems it is according to this video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re2aZENq8e4

    Same drive €129.90 on Iomegas site http://go.iomega.com/en/products/external-hard-drive-portable/ego-portable-series-usb-3/ego-silver-usb-3/?partner=4725


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    #4
    Kepti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 426 ✭✭Kepti


    clonadlad wrote: »
    Are these backward compatible with USB 2.0?

    Yeah, USB 3.0 is backwards compatible.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#Compatibility

    Just be aware that this isn't a particularly fast drive for USB 3.0. That goes some way towards explaining the low price. It's a great deal if that doesn't bother you though.


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    Mr.Crinklewood
    Registered Users Posts: 12,431 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Crinklewood


    Would it be on to watch movies on tv with?


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    #6
    Leeg17
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    Cheers OP, bought ;)

    -Just to add it comes free with Supersaver delivery, works out at e40 delivered and it's giving around 7-10 days delivery


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    #7
    Bartyman
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭Bartyman


    USB powered, 1 TB for that price. Excellent bargain

    Thanks OP


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    #8
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    The next cheapest 1TB 2.5" external on Amazon is about £60 and that's only USB 2.0.

    Great price, maybe even a misprice but worth a shot. Cheers OP


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    mailburner
    Registered Users Posts: 23,848 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    amazing price for hd with that capacity


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    #10
    pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭pissed


    Excellent price, just placed an order.


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    lemd
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭lemd


    Back up to £94.89. Got my order in just in time, let's see if they actually send them now


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    pablodunlop
    Registered Users Posts: 959 ✭✭✭pablodunlop


    lemd wrote: »
    Back up to £94.89. Got my order in just in time, let's see if they actually send them now

    I thought the same, but just click on the new prices underneath and order from amazon

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0043SMV6Q/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new


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    Quaderno
    Registered Users Posts: 815 ✭✭✭Quaderno


    It seems to be gone out of stock now at Amazon direct, so the price on the page jumped to £95. If you click here ("28 new from £35.79") you can still order it for the lower price. Don't now about the delivery date then, though.


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    mailburner
    Registered Users Posts: 23,848 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    just gone mine also
    stupid price so i had no option
    a price this low for a portable 1tb will never be beaten

    paid £98 for a buffalo 1tb last year :eek:


    it'll be interesting to see how long this lasts


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    Leeg17
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    Please don't cancel :(


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    pablodunlop
    Registered Users Posts: 959 ✭✭✭pablodunlop


    Quaderno wrote: »
    It seems to be gone out of stock now at Amazon direct, so the price on the page jumped to £95. If you click here ("28 new from £35.79") you can still order it for the lower price. Don't now about the delivery date then, though.

    That's where I ordered from and got the following in the confirmation mail:
    "Usually dispatched within 2 to 4 weeks
    Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L."

    Don't mind the wait, great price, cheers OP!!!


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    Mr.Crinklewood
    Registered Users Posts: 12,431 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Crinklewood


    Cheers OP.


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    pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭pissed


    Pretty please dont cancel :D


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    #19
    ImpossibleDuck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭ImpossibleDuck


    Surely this could be re-sold for a decent profit?


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    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ If I get one for my personal use I would be happy.

    Ordered.... Thanks OP.

    Lets see if we actually get it.


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    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    ImpossibleDuck wrote: »
    Surely this could be re-sold for a decent profit?
    Yes



    seeing it as 89£ now :(


    although there is a link to a new one for 35?


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    #22
    Mr.Crinklewood
    Registered Users Posts: 12,431 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Crinklewood


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Yes



    seeing it as 89£ now :(


    although there is a link to a new one for 35?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0043SMV6Q/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new


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    #23
    daveheno
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭daveheno


    Just ordered mine.
    Cheers OP


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    #24
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0043SMV6Q/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

    Thanks was making sure it was that, ordered :D


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    Leeg17
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    What's the chances it's a misprice and they'll cancel? Please say slim :p


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    #26
    paddydriver
    Registered Users Posts: 2,080 ✭✭✭paddydriver


    2 ordered - need them to backup from my 8TB QNAP NAS:D

    Hope now they ship; don't mind waiting a few weeks.

    Thanks OP


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    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    I was thinking of ordering two for 80E and selling one for 80E? :p


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    #28
    ImpossibleDuck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭ImpossibleDuck


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    I was thinking of ordering two for 80E and selling one for 80E? :p
    Exactly :D Free 1TB Hard Drive...not too shabby :rolleyes:


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    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,828 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    I threw a few other bits and bobs into the basket at the same time, dunno whether that will improve my chances or not...

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    Public Profile active ads for slave1 (adverts.ie)



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    #30
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,600 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    Ordered - del date 13-23 july!
    Hope it is processed.

    Cheers op.


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    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Price is £90 now.


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