[PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Matthew Gates
Hi, Where would be the cheapest place to get a SATA HDD? Doesn't have to be huge. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread wes
new? fry's, ENU used? free geek. -wes On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Matthew Gates matthew...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Where would be the cheapest place to get a SATA HDD? Doesn't have to be huge. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Matthew Gates
The Free Geek site says they don't often have SATA. I saw a 500 gig SATA drive for 50 at Best Buy, and a few bucks less at Walmart. Was wondering if there was anywhere cheaper than that, or if that's about as low as it's going to get. On 20 May 2011 15:42, wes p...@the-wes.com wrote: new?

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Russell Johnson
Look on http://www.enuinc.com/ 500gb seagate $48, 1tb, $66. On May 20, 2011, at 3:46 PM, Matthew Gates wrote: The Free Geek site says they don't often have SATA. I saw a 500 gig SATA drive for 50 at Best Buy, and a few bucks less at Walmart. Was wondering if there was anywhere cheaper than

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread wes
most places aren't going to take up shelf space with items priced much lower than that. Walmart might just be your best bet I had actually forgotten they sell hard drives. -wes On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM, Matthew Gates matthew...@gmail.com wrote: The Free Geek site says they don't

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Rich Shepard
On Fri, 20 May 2011, Matthew Gates wrote: The Free Geek site says they don't often have SATA. I saw a 500 gig SATA drive for 50 at Best Buy, and a few bucks less at Walmart. Was wondering if there was anywhere cheaper than that, or if that's about as low as it's going to get. Might be a

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Paul Heinlein
On Fri, 20 May 2011, wes wrote: most places aren't going to take up shelf space with items priced much lower than that. Walmart might just be your best bet I had actually forgotten they sell hard drives. Given gas prices, I'd take the nearest location if the price difference isn't any

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Rick
Does it have to be local, rather than Internet? If so: +1 for ENU and Fry's; but... your best bet is to check all the Sunday ads (or Friday, in the case of Fry's)... and see who has the one YOU deem to be the best deal (based on your needs, your budget, your brand and performance preferences, and

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Word Wizard
Pacific Solutions , SE Division 52nd. I've even bought reconditioned drives and other equipment ( video cards, MoBos) there and they never ever fail. Superb technical advice, free of charge http://www.pacificsolutions.com/ Where would be the cheapest place to get a SATA HDD? Doesn't have to

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Wayne E. Van Loon Sr.
Matthew Gates wrote: Hi, Where would be the cheapest place to get a SATA HDD? Doesn't have to be huge. A friend of mine paid $8 for a 40 GB Western Digital SATA from a guy who deals PC stuff here in Beaverton. I installed Slackware 13.37 on it and have been using it. Wayne

Re: [PLUG] Cheap drives in PDX

2011-05-20 Thread Jason Barnett
I have a 320 GB 3.5 SATA drive you can have for free, so long as you can come to Hillsboro to pick it up. If you want it, contact me off list and we'll make arrangements. - Jason On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM, Matthew Gates matthew...@gmail.com wrote: The Free Geek site says they don't often