WD Elements 500GB USB 3.0 portable hard drive - £49.99 @ Currys
Looks like a really good price for a USB 3.0 portable from a decent brand.
The Western Digital Elements SE has a roomy 500GB of storage space, allowing for decent containment in this sturdy, transportable design.
Portability is key with the Western Digital Elements SE as you can take your stored information wherever you go, making it easy to carry and use at whichever computer you desire!
Backing up and storing information is simple and fast, as the special editions of the Western Digital Elements SE features USB 3.0 connectivity allowing transfer rates of up to 5 Gbit/s, as well as USB 2.0 connectivity.
Setting up the Western Digital Elements SE is simple, just connect the power and plug the drive in to a USB port to start saving your photos, music, videos and files in no time at all.
The Western Digital Elements SE Portable Hard Drive features a robust design, ensuring shock absorption and long term reliability as it offers effective, transportable hardware with superb space saving on any computer or laptop!
General Information
Capacity
500GB
Interface
USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rate
Up to 5 Gb/s with USB 3.0
Up to 480 Mb/s with USB 2.0
Size
126.0 x 78 x 15 mm
Weight
0.20 kg
Top Comments (1)
That doesn't make this a cold deal. I'm sure you probably know this already but... sigh, hard drive prices have been a lot higher recently due to the floods in Thailand and, even though they have started to get cheaper, haven't quite reached the pre-flood price levels again. I suspect you probably knew this and are just trying to be a pain. I think you'll struggle to find this (or any other 500GB USB 3.0 portable hard drive) any cheaper right now... thus making it a good deal.
Oh, and it's "bought".
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Jump to unread Post a CommentEdited By: SUMMONER on Jul 03, 2012 20:26
oh... i guess that's abit of a let down :|
http://www.kitguru.net/components/hard-drives/henry-butt/startech-usb3-0-to-sata-adapter-cable-and-pcie-card-review/
Yeah, I paid £56 delivered for my 1TB one at Currys last year. The current prices are seriously naff.
Edited By: SUMMONER on Jul 03, 2012 21:09
That doesn't make this a cold deal. I'm sure you probably know this already but... sigh, hard drive prices have been a lot higher recently due to the floods in Thailand and, even though they have started to get cheaper, haven't quite reached the pre-flood price levels again. I suspect you probably knew this and are just trying to be a pain. I think you'll struggle to find this (or any other 500GB USB 3.0 portable hard drive) any cheaper right now... thus making it a good deal.
Oh, and it's "bought".
This is a shame as I wanted to replace my 3.5" HDDs with quieter 1TB 2.5" ones but at current prices it just isn't worth it.
I have it's bigger brother, a 1tb version, and can vouch for the fact that it is quiet. So quiet that you hardly notice it at all.
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This is a shame as I wanted to replace my 3.5" HDDs with quieter 1TB 2.5" ones but at current prices it just isn't worth it.
Yep companies & manufacturers are very happy for the average joe to continue paying these current high prices. Until there is a drastic drop in purchase for people they will keep the prices high.