Hot? Seagate FreeAgent Pro 500GB $155 after PM

[ryan_lau100]

Infonec has it for 169.99 if you use credit

http://infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=334080

FS has it for 309.99

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10087564&catid=23795

169.99-14=155+tax

Not as cheap as the Dell deal for 149 BUT you get 5yr warranty instead of 1 and you get the USB + esata for those who haven't stepped up to the esata yet and those with laptops. YMMV since they will argue you have to call in to have it shipped to the store (although its free to do so). Anyone else experience a lot of heat issues with this drive though? I heard some tech guys at FS actually burned their hands on the case.

[willy]

The back side ...

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/22-148-239-04.jpg

[funnypanks]

so cold its freezing, jkz :razz:
seems like a nice deal.
i think it even has a 5year warranty.. very nice!

[grape]

wasnt this on sale like couple of weeks ago with td? like around $129 or smthin... i missed it =(

[Raptor]

Yeah I think it was 139 at NCIX

[kelvin]

Yeah I think it was 139 at NCIX
i thought the one on sale last week at NCIX for $140 only has USB. This one has both USB and esata. Correct me if i'm wrong.:)

[grape]

wats esata..? and how does it connect to the computer...

[skyway]

wats esata..? and how does it connect to the computer...

google

[ryan_lau100]

wats esata..? and how does it connect to the computer...

esata provides the 3.0GB/s connection. essentially transfer will be as fast as an internal drive. you comp has to have a esata port though. reason i like it is bc i can use it as esata at home but still be able to bring it around and use USB if someones machine doesnt support esata.

[klown]

This is all assuming FS will PM some place called INFONEC..... about as likely as when Hell freezes over.

I got the 139$ one from NCIX and it's fine.

klown

[selpats]

Not bad at all, I think this would be excuse to get one to try with my new board as it has esata on it...(Asus P5k Deluxe WiFi AP).

[ryan_lau100]

This is all assuming FS will PM some place called INFONEC..... about as likely as when Hell freezes over.

I got the 139$ one from NCIX and it's fine.

klown

I've heard of RFD peeps PM with FS quite a bit... but like i said in op YMMV

[selpats]

This is all assuming FS will PM some place called INFONEC..... about as likely as when Hell freezes over.

I got the 139$ one from NCIX and it's fine.

klown

Yeah, I doubt that Future Shop with PM with Infonec especially out here in Vancouver but I will just wait for NCIX to have a special on the eSata model.

Speed is a good thing and USB2 just doesn't cut it when transferring huge image files... :lol:

[aleksandar_2000]

nice deal but if FS does PM than they will include shipping charges as well (15$ as stated on the site)

[Ilikethisdeal]

Please be aware that we have limited quantities available at the time ofyour price match request. If Staples happens to run out of stock before your price match request expires, we will not be able to extend the dateof the price match quote. You will have to submit another price match request once the item is back in stock in our delivery centre. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Here is your price match quote for item number ******, for a quantity ofone, to directcanada.com. If you decide to order this item, please place your order on-line. Once we enter the order, we will send you an email confirmation. Reply to that confirmation with the price match quote below. Once the order has been processed in our system, usually the next business day, we will send you an email with the amount you were credited and your final price. Please note this quote is only valid until 08/10/2007. **Note:This quote is valid only for online 110% Price Match Guarantees**
Staples Price: $299.84
Competitor's Price: $149.99 directcanada.com
Shipping: $ 9.99
10% of the difference: $ 13.99
Final retail price after 110% price match policy : $145.99(excluding taxes)
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Fill the order to pass $150 and use the $30 off $150 coupon to make the final price $120 +tax

[ryan_lau100]

Please be aware that we have limited quantities available at the time ofyour price match request. If Staples happens to run out of stock before your price match request expires, we will not be able to extend the dateof the price match quote. You will have to submit another price match request once the item is back in stock in our delivery centre. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Here is your price match quote for item number ******, for a quantity ofone, to directcanada.com. If you decide to order this item, please place your order on-line. Once we enter the order, we will send you an email confirmation. Reply to that confirmation with the price match quote below. Once the order has been processed in our system, usually the next business day, we will send you an email with the amount you were credited and your final price. Please note this quote is only valid until 08/10/2007. **Note:This quote is valid only for online 110% Price Match Guarantees**
Staples Price: $299.84
Competitor's Price: $149.99 directcanada.com
Shipping: $ 9.99
10% of the difference: $ 13.99
Final retail price after 110% price match policy : $145.99(excluding taxes)
**Note: Coupons must meet the minimum requirements after the price match** Please check the link below to bring up our 110% Staples Price Guarantee

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Fill the order to pass $150 and use the $30 off $150 coupon to make the final price $120 +tax

so you can request the PM first so when you get a reply you can order it using that email as a way to get them to pm it for you? you dont have to request it as you order the item? sweet! who did you email?

[Ilikethisdeal]

so you can request the PM first so when you get a reply you can order it using that email as a way to get them to pm it for you? you dont have to request it as you order the item? sweet! who did you email?

You can just simply fill the Price Match form (under "contact us") to request PM for the item you want to buy. After they verify it, they will send you the quote. I did this before my order because I had no idea if they would PM DC. Just follow the procedure in the email, you will get PM without any problem. But, get hurry coz sometimes they will make it "out of stock" if they fill they will lose too much profit.

[DaveCheliose]

You can just simply fill the Price Match form (under "contact us") to request PM for the item you want to buy. After they verify it, they will send you the quote. I did this before my order because I had no idea if they would PM DC. Just follow the procedure in the email, you will get PM without any problem. But, get hurry coz sometimes they will make it "out of stock" if they fill they will lose too much profit.
They are instructed to do it right away. There is no way stooples would PM DC, most likely - "not an authorized dealer".

[legendofxix]

This seems really tempting to get if I can get the pricematch through.
Anyone get this to work with either staples or FS yet?

[xpoint9]

i got this from FS about a month ago ago for $250 (Toronto) total. and i also picked up a 750GB version of this at FS when i was in Edmonton for $120 Price error, more like the cashier's stupidity.

[grape]

i got this from FS about a month ago ago for $250 (Toronto) total. and i also picked up a 750GB version of this at FS when i was in Edmonton for $120 Price error, more like the cashier's stupidity.

hey hey, now lets not make fun of the stupid cashiers... without them we wouldnt get awsome deals like that now would we :twisted:

[mcgillhonger]

hey hey, now lets not make fun of the stupid cashiers... without them we wouldnt get awsome deals like that now would we :twisted:

Yah, like charging me $10.00 at the register for Futurama Season 3. :D

I remember they were selling at $49.99, HMV was selling at $39.99, so she said it was only logical that I pay the difference ($10.00).

I actually said "are you sure of that price?" in a casual tone (yah, I'm ******** sometimes). She responded "yah, that's our policy here.".... no more questions asked. :D

[prying eyes]

Ha ha...See what I got frm Staples.....
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Here is your price match quote for item number 706344, f

Please note this quote is only valid until xx/xx /2007

**Note:This quote is valid only for online 110% Price Match Guarantees**

Staples Price: $299.84
___________________________________________

Competitor's
Price: $149.99
directcanada.ca
___________________________________________

Shipping: $ 0.00
___________________________________________

10% of the difference: $ 15.00
___________________________________________

Final retail price after 110%
price match policy : $134.99
(excluding taxes)
___________________________________________

[DaSilva]

how is that the price for the 500GB hard drive is $299.99 at staples. How did you get that price?

[Phils]

Does anyone know if this is compatible with a Rogers or Videotron Scientific Atlanta 8300HD?

[Khrak]

NCIX just put this drive on sale @ $140

http://www.ncix.com/promo/promosale.php?webid=back2school2007

[Amos]

Please note this quote is only valid until 08/11.

**Note:This quote is valid only for online 110% Price Match Guarantees**

Staples Price: $299.84
___________________________________________

Competitor's
Price: $149.99
(enter competitor name here)
___________________________________________

Shipping: $27.99
___________________________________________

10% of the difference: $12.19
___________________________________________

Final retail price after 110%
price match policy : $165.79
(excluding taxes)


:mad: Why do I get the ******* CSR . shipping is 9.99 for air and this dip used xpresspost 27.99

[Ahzuz]

139$ @ NCIX now :)

[g man]

:mad: Why do I get the ******* CSR . shipping is 9.99 for air and this dip used xpresspost 27.99

staples.ca will always roll out the old faithful excuse -- they offer NEXT DAY shipping while the competitor does not. So they log on to the other store site and pick the fastest shipping possible to mess up your PM. Used to happen to me all the time to the point that I don't even bother trying online PMs anymore.

[Izzoshady]

So what's the better deal...

1. Go through the hassle of PM'ing with BB/FS or Staples

2. Buy for $140 + Shipping + Taxes from NCIX

3. Buy WD 500GB External from Costco for $159 + taxes in store or $179 + Taxes online

[QuadESL63]

139$ @ NCIX now :)

Free Agent USB only or Free Agent Pro w/ USB + eSATA?

[Khrak]

So what's the better deal...

1. Go through the hassle of PM'ing with BB/FS or Staples

2. Buy for $140 + Shipping + Taxes from NCIX

3. Buy WD 500GB External from Costco for $159 + taxes in store or $179 + Taxes online

#2

You save 8% PST by buying outside of Ontario, which makes up for the $10 Shipping.

Total cost, with 1-2 day shipping, $159, obviously beats #3, and even if you got a price match to $155 you'd still end up paying $177 after tax with #1.

[porphyra]

Please note that the drive on NCIX is NOT the same.

They have the FreeAgent while this is the FreeAgent PRO.

The difference is that the Pro also has an eSATA connection, while FreeAgent non-pro is USB only.

[Hellfire]

Please note that the drive on NCIX is NOT the same.

They have the FreeAgent while this is the FreeAgent PRO.

The difference is that the Pro also has an eSATA connection, while FreeAgent non-pro is USB only.

Don't tip off the stooples ppl.

[legendofxix]

How common is it for anyone to have eSata now a days...
I think the non pro would be fine but...i wanna cover my bases.

[lastchild01]

hi i was just looking at the site and i reopened the window the price now shows 175 dollars ...

[lastchild01]

any1 think this is a hotter deal than the WD Mybook?

It does have an on and off switch i think is slick ... and boy does it look nice too ...


Any1 PM Futureshop yet?

[xb0xb0y]

as someone else has mentioned, the one on sale at NCIX is NOT the same as the one the OP posted. NCIX is USB only, the Infonec/FS one is USB and eSATA. not too bad a deal if you can get the PM for $155, given Dell had the Seagate eSATA with controller card for under $140 shipped a while back. so you'd be paying $15 for the USB for greater portability.

anyone manage to get the PM? if it's possible, i might consider trying myself to pick one up.

[mahjongmaniac]

OP, might wanna mention the PM is meant for locals only... b/c Infonec is only in ON

others PMing at FS might encounter the "NDD s/h" tack-on which would kill the deal....

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I've heard of RFD peeps PM with FS quite a bit... but like i said in op YMMV

PMing at FS/BB/stooples for local/unknown compy stores has always been YMMV.

the local compy store may have been around for a long time, but FS/BB might not know or just ignore that fact...

[mahjongmaniac]

Ha ha...See what I got frm Staples.....
==========================

Here is your price match quote for item number 706344, f

Please note this quote is only valid until xx/xx /2007

**Note:This quote is valid only for online 110% Price Match Guarantees**

Staples Price: $299.84
___________________________________________

Competitor's
Price: $149.99
directcanada.ca
___________________________________________

Shipping: $ 0.00
___________________________________________

10% of the difference: $ 15.00
___________________________________________

Final retail price after 110%
price match policy : $134.99
(excluding taxes)
___________________________________________

haha... LOL

i can't believe they quoted $0 s/h at DC... :-0

now you need to add $15 worth of filler and then use the $30off150 coupon... now $120 is deal!

[lastchild01]

haha... LOL

i can't believe they quoted $0 s/h at DC... :-0

now you need to add $15 worth of filler and then use the $30off150 coupon... now $120 is deal!

but the staples version isnt the pro version i believe, but still quite a deal i must say ...

[Ilikethisdeal]

My total cost is $131. I have a $5 off coupon, so after PM and coupon, the price is $115+tax.
Might go to the store to repurchase it with GC.;)

[Amos]

My freeagent 500GB was delievered today for $134.99 + tax. I sent in three email quotes and everytime they told me shipping was $27. I called in the order and price matched. The CSR gave me shipping for $10.

The pro version looks 100 times better. The standard version is dark brown with a yellow LED strip in the front. Its made of plastic and does not have an on/off button. But for $10 over the price of a internal seagate, its an ok deal.