2.5 " 60GB USB Hard Drive $49.xx

[johndoe]

Was just at Office Depot a few hours ago and picked up what I thought was a pretty good deal on a small portable hard drive.


They had the Acomdata 2.5" 60GB 5400RPM USB External Drive on clearance for $49 and change.

I thought it was a better deal than buying a housing and stuffing a drive into it.

I saw this at the downtown Edmonton location, there was one or two more left in stock after I grabbed one.

Dont know if it was one store or chain wide, but it appeared to be part of thier big clearance sale.

Here is a link to the brochure:
http://www.acomdata.com/AcomData_Downloads/2.5_External_Hard_Drives/PHDxxxU2E5-54/PS-PHDxxxU2E-54.pdf

And a picture:

http://www.acomdata.com/customer_support/images/530_face_left.jpg

[coolwarm]

I thought this is a good deal, until last week FS has FreeAgent 120G @ $120, with 5 Year Warranty, and encryption software. So I actually want to return mine and buy the other.

[mahjongmaniac]

not avail. online it seems...

but the 80 gig (http://www.officedepot.ca/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=986616) and 40 gig (http://www.officedepot.ca/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=986552) are still $150 and $120 reg. price, respectively online

[Webkikr]

Just came back from the Southside and Westend stores in Edmonton.

None there, and the sales people said that the 60 gig units were not on clearance.

If he got the deal at $49+ change, he was incredibly lucky.

[coolwarm]

For those who does interested, I have the SKU: 83871C.
In web:
http://www.officedepot.ca/textSearch.do?uniqueSearchFlag=true&Ntt=83871c

I didn't buy it on line, so I don't know it's working on line for this item, there is no brand and image available.

[bokep]

For those who does interested, I have the SKU: 83871C.
In web:
http://www.officedepot.ca/textSearch.do?uniqueSearchFlag=true&Ntt=83871c

I didn't buy it on line, so I don't know it's working on line for this item, there is no brand and image available.

thanks to you for the link and OP for the deal
i couldn't find it online yesterday

bought this, added a pack of pencils, and got myself free shipping

[Tonerbox]

Just came back from the Southside and Westend stores in Edmonton.

None there, and the sales people said that the 60 gig units were not on clearance.

If he got the deal at $49+ change, he was incredibly lucky.

I think he was talking about the Office depot in Oliver Square, that store seems to be pretty dead most of the time, I can see why they have pretty good clearance deal sometimes.

[leovee1]

Grrrrr!
I might as well mainline RFD right into my credit card :lol:

Thanks OP, ordered online. Hope it's a real thing and not some ghost in the database.

[leovee1]

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[Vault]

Anyone find this in the GVRD?

[st7860]

Was just at Office Depot a few hours ago and picked up what I thought was a pretty good deal on a small portable hard drive.


They had the Acomdata 2.5" 60GB 5400RPM USB External Drive on clearance for $49 and change.

I thought it was a better deal than buying a housing and stuffing a drive into it.

I saw this at the downtown Edmonton location, there was one or two more left in stock after I grabbed one.

Dont know if it was one store or chain wide, but it appeared to be part of thier big clearance sale.

Here is a link to the brochure:
http://www.acomdata.com/AcomData_Downloads/2.5_External_Hard_Drives/PHDxxxU2E5-54/PS-PHDxxxU2E-54.pdf

And a picture:

http://www.acomdata.com/customer_support/images/530_face_left.jpg


you can get the same price nearly every day buying the same size external 2.5 g drives from ebay.

[leovee1]

you can get the same price nearly every day buying the same size external 2.5 g drives from ebay.

And shipping is how much? (via your ebay comparison)

[Addict]

Thanks.. I placed an order online for store pickup.. I will let u know if I get it ok..

Shipping is free over $50. you can add an office depot pen 99c to the order for free shipping

addict

[st7860]

And shipping is how much? (via your ebay comparison)

$10 to $15, here is one example. but nearly everyone thats selling 60 gigabyte 2.5 inch external hard drives on ebay sells them for under $60. its not 'special'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/60GB-USB-Portable-External-Seagate-2-5-Hard-Drive-NEW_W0QQitemZ130140077603QQihZ003QQcategoryZ116254 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[mahjongmaniac]

For those who does interested, I have the SKU: 83871C.
In web:
http://www.officedepot.ca/textSearch.do?uniqueSearchFlag=true&Ntt=83871c

I didn't buy it on line, so I don't know it's working on line for this item, there is no brand and image available.

weird... i couldn't find it yesterday....


BTW, online doesn't even say what brand .... and no pic... WTH?

[dealforme]

I went to OD this morning and it appears Edmonton (the clerk didn't say which stores) had quite a few. Lethbridge had one as well.

Neither one I was will to drive to try to get since the cost of gas makes it not worth it.

Good luck for those of you in Edmonton getting one.

[natbart]

Anyone receive their online order yet?? Just wanting to confirm if this is really the acomdata drive or not.

[sfu_lifer]

Hi there,

If you can't find this, anitec has an 80GB one for $10 more:
http://anitec.ca/sale/sumblowsale0807/5879/

VC

[coolwarm]

Hi there,

If you can't find this, anitec has an 80GB one for $10 more:
http://anitec.ca/sale/sumblowsale0807/5879/

VC

This one actually is an enclosure + hard drive. It may not as reliable as Acomdata.

[st7860]

Hi there,

If you can't find this, anitec has an 80GB one for $10 more:
http://anitec.ca/sale/sumblowsale0807/5879/

VC

thats a good deal. 20gb for only $10 more, and probably more reliable.

[sfu_lifer]

This one actually is an enclosure + hard drive. It may not as reliable as Acomdata.
I have it and I have had no issues (2 weeks of constant use and counting).
The one I got is actually an 80GB SATA drive.

[Evil Techie]

Hi there,

If you can't find this, anitec has an 80GB one for $10 more:
http://anitec.ca/sale/sumblowsale0807/5879/

VC

hmmm i wonder what brand and model of HDD is in there

[coolwarm]

Right, and then + 10 more, you got another 20GB:
http://anitec.ca/product/9353/mediasonic_portable_100gb_usb_2.0_hard_drive/

[sfu_lifer]

hmmm i wonder what brand and model of HDD is in there

Seagate Momentus 5400rpm drive.
Model# ST98823AS

and the case itself is almost as small as my WD passport drive.

[Evil Techie]

oh darn the one from anitec is SATA

im looking for ATA ones so i can swap it out with my laptop's 30GB
and put the 30GB into the casing

[sfu_lifer]

oh darn the one from anitec is SATA

im looking for ATA ones so i can swap it out with my laptop's 30GB
and put the 30GB into the casing
Hi there,

I was the opposite. I swapped it in for my PS3 20GB drive.

VC

[poorgirl]

Hi there,

If you can't find this, anitec has an 80GB one for $10 more:
http://anitec.ca/sale/sumblowsale0807/5879/

VC

Wondered if anyone could tell me which one I should buy to store my music on.

[sfu_lifer]

Wondered if anyone could tell me which one I should buy to store my music on.
Hi there,
How much music do you have? That is the question you should be asking yourself and buy which one you think will last you a while (i.e. 80GB for $59 or 100GB for $100).
Cheers.
VC

[Addict]

hmmm $15 delivery to GTA at anitec..

I may stick with OD for now..

addict

[leovee1]

Thanks OP. Received my delivery today.

[knight]

Anybody get the HD from OD ? does it also come with AC adapter if you don't have enough usb power?

[bokep]

Anybody get the HD from OD ? does it also come with AC adapter if you don't have enough usb power?

it doesn't come with an AC adapter. it uses up 2 usb ports, 1 for power 1 for transfer.

[knight]

How do you like yours ?

[Addict]

it doesn't come with an AC adapter. it uses up 2 usb ports, 1 for power 1 for transfer.

Just to clarify, the 2nd UPS plug is optional only if u need it. Mine works fine with the one plug.

How do you like yours ?

They are pertty nice if u need something small with decent transfer speeds.

However for just over double the cost it looks like u can get a 500gig 3.5.. I would have probably purchased the 500g if I hadn't purchased this one already..

addict

[knight]

Just to clarify, the 2nd UPS plug is optional only if u need it. Mine works fine with the one plug.



They are pertty nice if u need something small with decent transfer speeds.

However for just over double the cost it looks like u can get a 500gig 3.5.. I would have probably purchased the 500g if I hadn't purchased this one already..

addict

I agree but I wanted a portable one so I am thinking should I get this or the Lacie drive on the FS website ( I don't need more than 60 gigs but I do want a drive that will last)