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8TB Seagate Expansion Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0 is €135 + shipping on amazon Germany

  • 29-06-2019 3:54pm
    #1
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭


    8TB Seagate Expansion Desktop External Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0



    €135 -/+ VAT = €139.54 + €9.32 shipping = €148.86 Delivered to Ireland


    €141.52 to PW/PM/AP/PC



    https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07DQBFQ2D


Comments

  • #2
    pm1977x
    Registered Users Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭pm1977x


    Not bad at all for 8TB, spin speed is 5900RPM, 400MB/s max transfer speed.


  • #3
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,242 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Ahh usb only as i like my external discs externally powered.


  • #4
    vargoo
    Registered Users Posts: 737 ✭✭✭vargoo


    greasepalm wrote: »
    Ahh usb only as i like my external discs externally powered.

    Why?


  • #5
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    Do not need.

    I have still purchased it anyways.
    Many thanks OP, great find.


  • #6
    somebody_else
    Registered Users Posts: 969 ✭✭✭somebody_else


    greasepalm wrote: »
    Ahh usb only as i like my external discs externally powered.

    But this is 3.5 inch drive inside and it is with external power supply:

    Antriebsart AC 100-240v, 50/60hz

    Tom


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  • #7
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,242 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    My main use is on sat boxes with powered external hdd as 2 passport usb types dont work.

    Strange checked out the photos and only shows usb connection but lists power supply in the specs,cheers.


  • #8
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    Unboxing video here shows an AC adapter.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSNEqAMSzKQ

    Mind you, that's provided it is the same model that we get. :cool:


  • #9
    Inviere
    Registered Users Posts: 7,456 ✭✭✭Inviere


    I have the same drive, it’s externally powered. Great price for it.

    Retro Computers/Consoles Repair/Restoration List



  • #10
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Can this be cannibalised and used as in internal SATA drive? I know a lot of these externals have a custom PCB with non-SATA connectors.


  • #11
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    SBS wrote: »
    Can this be cannibalised and used as in internal SATA drive? I know a lot of these externals have a custom PCB with non-SATA connectors.


    https://youtu.be/MaltZ0Pdmfs?t=200


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  • #12
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Suckit wrote: »
    https://youtu.be/MaltZ0Pdmfs?t=200

    Legend! Purchased. Should house a good fraction of my steam library.


  • #13
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    Just to cover our behinds, lol.

    It probably goes without saying that cannibalising this HDD will of course mean that you void your warranty. :P


  • #14
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    WD wdbwlg0080hbk-eesn 8TB Elements Desktop
    Is €139 also from German amazon
    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07FNK6QMT/


  • #15
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users Posts: 4,211 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    Suckit wrote: »
    WD wdbwlg0080hbk-eesn 8TB Elements Desktop
    Is €139 also from German amazon
    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07FNK6QMT/

    8TB Seagate deal is gone so went with the WD deal, thanks SuckIt!


  • #16
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    Seagate 8TB like in the OP available on Amazon US for $140 or €125
    http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Drive-STGY8000400/dp/B07CQJBSQL

    I'm not sure about delivery or customs charges though? :confused:

    Just an fyi, that the model I got from Germany is different to the one in the unboxing video I posted earlier.


  • #17
    seimik
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭seimik


    maik3n wrote: »
    Seagate 8TB like in the OP available on Amazon US for $140 or €125
    http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Drive-STGY8000400/dp/B07CQJBSQL

    I'm not sure about delivery or customs charges though? :confused:

    Just an fyi, that the model I got from Germany is different to the one in the unboxing video I posted earlier.

    Price $139.99
    AmazonGlobal Shipping + $11.16
    Estimated Import Fees Deposit + $34.76
    Total $185.91

    Cheers


  • #18
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    seimik wrote: »
    Price $139.99
    AmazonGlobal Shipping + $11.16
    Estimated Import Fees Deposit + $34.76
    Total $185.91

    Cheers
    I wonder would using the addresspal service and the US address help with the customs fees? :o


  • #19
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users Posts: 4,211 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    maik3n wrote: »
    Just an fyi, that the model I got from Germany is different to the one in the unboxing video I posted earlier.
    Different in what way? No power adapter?
    maik3n wrote: »
    I wonder would using the addresspal service and the US address help with the customs fees? :o
    There is still the chance of them being processed by customs when they hit Ireland, so kinda a gamble


  • #20
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    KeRbDoG wrote: »
    Different in what way? No power adapter
    No, she does come with a power adapter. I'm confusing myself here though. I just meant different, as in the plastic case. So it's not the same cannibalisation method to the one in the video.

    Mind you, if I had actually looked at the pictures on amazon I would have realised that it is actually the right case that they gave me. It's the videos that are probably the older cases and they are throwing me.
    KeRbDoG wrote: »
    There is still the chance of them being processed by customs when they hit Ireland, so kinda a gamble
    I took a look at the addresspal FAQs and they do actually admit that your delivery will be subject to customs checks and charges if necessary.

    With that said, if we take seimiks maths as gospel, that still gives you an 8TB HDD for approx €165 versus new price of €195 on Amazon Germany. ;)


  • #21
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users Posts: 4,211 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    maik3n wrote: »
    With that said, if we take seimiks maths as gospel, that still gives you an 8TB HDD for approx €165 versus new price of €195 on Amazon Germany. ;)
    But then you could get the WD wdbwlg0080hbk-eesn 8TB Elements Desktop for €139 from Amazon.de - I think the shipping is 8~12euro
    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07FNK6QMT/


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  • #22
    Bhangraman
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭Bhangraman


    KeRbDoG wrote: »
    maik3n wrote: »
    With that said, if we take seimiks maths as gospel, that still gives you an 8TB HDD for approx €165 versus new price of €195 on Amazon Germany. ;)
    But then you could get the WD wdbwlg0080hbk-eesn 8TB Elements Desktop for €139 from Amazon.de - I think the shipping is 8~12euro
    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07FNK6QMT/

    This is €153 at checkout with shipping.
    Got this other one for €163 which is in stock: WD My Book Desktop 8 TB - WDBBGB0080HBK-EESN https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01LWVT81X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gGVhDbKVXGJAG

    Bought two of them and plan to shuck them to put it in a new DS218+ NAS I bought (from Amazon.co.uk).


  • #23
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users Posts: 4,211 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    Just saw this, something about its 3.3V pin not being compatible with that persons PSU in their machine. Doubt it would be a problem for most but something to keep in mind should it not appear when shuck and plugged into a machine directly.

    Umm seems to be a common issue around the WD drives - link.


  • #24
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Mine looked quite different to the one in the dismantling vid.

    Some guitar plecs and a screwdriver got the top off. Removed rubber spacing blocks and drive subassembly popped out. 4 screws on the sides and two holding the pcb to the drive to remove 9easy to miss those). Then used screwdriver as a lever to pry out drive gently.


  • #25
    maik3n
    Registered Users Posts: 517 ✭✭✭maik3n


    The HDD that the OP flagged has now dropped in price to €151.


  • #26
    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,522 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    This drive (STGY8000400) is available on Amazon.co.uk (Prime day deal) for £109.
    Seems like a good deal to me!


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