Deskstar becomes Deathstar

My 60GB IBM Deskstar Hard drive started loosing power whenever it felt like it, so I had no option but to buy a new HD today - I bought an 80GB Western Digital (you know, the ones with the 8MB buffer). I quick ‘Ghost’ from drive to drive (whilst the old one still worked) and voila, back in business. Initial impression of the WD drive are: Faster, quieter, bigger, and all that for just $145.

chris on July 23rd 2003 in Uncategorized

5 Responses to “Deskstar becomes Deathstar”

  1. [jc] responded on 23 Jul 2003 at 11:33 am #

    I’ve heard these WD’s are very good and fast. Lucky you caught the drive b4 it died.

  2. pc responded on 25 Jul 2003 at 2:59 pm #

    It could have been worst, ur whole box could have fried….!

  3. PC responded on 25 Jul 2003 at 4:22 pm #

    How did your interview go? any results?

  4. Jason responded on 29 Jul 2003 at 2:45 pm #

    I have a friend who is after a new 80GB - where did u pick the WB * MB buffer model for $145..???

    great price…

    I recently purchased a 120GB and 80 GB Seagate Barracuda’s - they are SO quiet.. seem stable so far.. (Only been a few months). I paid $230 for the 120GB !

  5. chris responded on 01 Aug 2003 at 1:44 pm #

    Got it from MSY Computers on Waverly Rd; they have a terrible web site which you have to see! http://www.msy.com.au