$39.99 500gb USB3 portable external hard drive Seagate at Staples

sorry 4 accidentally posting twice

here are HDs I got so far

got 7 of kingston hyperX 120SSD at Staples (price varies from $54 to $68)
got 1 of ocz vertex 3 120GB at TD for $50
got 2 of this portable seagate 500GB and used 20% coupon on both (make it like $33 each)
got 2 of 2TB seagate NAS and used 20% on both (make it like $52 each)
got 6 of portable seagate 750GB at target for $42 each
got 1 of portable wdc 2TB at OD for $111
got 4 of seagate 3TB internal at Amazon for $90 each
got 1 of seagate external 3TB at Amazon for $90 (might want to return this, compared to others, it's not hot at all)

I wonder if this would work with a Nexus 7 via the OTG cable, or if that's wishful thinking. Certainly would render the lack of a SD reader on the Nexus 7 beyond moot

The one i picked up has a Samsung Momementus ST500LM012 in it. Gonna throw it in the ps3.

Wolverine88 said:   here are HDs I got so far

got 7 of kingston hyperX 120SSD at Staples (price varies from $54 to $68)
got 1 of ocz vertex 3 120GB at TD for $50
got 2 of this portable seagate 500GB and used 20% coupon on both (make it like $33 each)
got 2 of 2TB seagate NAS and used 20% on both (make it like $52 each)
got 6 of portable seagate 750GB at target for $42 each
got 1 of portable wdc 2TB at OD for $111
got 4 of seagate 3TB internal at Amazon for $90 each
got 1 of seagate external 3TB at Amazon for $90 (might want to return this, compared to others, it's not hot at all)
After reading this post my wife wanted me to ask what you do with all these drives?

As someone whose found the shelves empty when looking for at least one you mention I am curious too.

can you put this inside a usb 2.0 only laptop ?

smdd said:   Staples is losing credibility. Received E-MAIL TO PICK UP 2TB HARD DRIVE AT THE SALE PRICE. WENT TO THE STORE AND THE MANAGER HAD THE DRIVE AND HE REFUSED TO HONOR THE SALE PRICE AND THE E-MAIL, WASTING MY TIME.

they could have cancelled the order by e-mail instead of wasting peoples time. I am totally peeved and I like to follow this issue with an appropriate agency, any suggestions is welcome. The sanctity of an e-mail as a legal document should not be violated.
Yes always better to complain about Staples here than call corporate.

happypants said:   fattie123 said:   can you put this inside a usb 2.0 only laptop ?

It depends if the laptop is using IDE or SATA connectors for the internal hard drive. You will have to access the hard drive or look at the manual for the laptop to determine the drive type used in the laptop.

The drive in this enclosure has SATA ports.

Who still has IDE drive for a laptop?? @@

The real question is whether the internal drive is the regular 2.5" internal drive or a drive that is thicker.

Software is what you must consider not just how big it is:
# The Seagate® Backup Plus portable drive simplifies backup for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally, in the cloud or from social networks
# Via the Seagate Dashboard, use the Protect function to set up a one-click plan or customize your scheduled local backup
# With the Save feature, user-generated content can be backed up from your favorite social networks
# The Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer

As far as I know they took down those websites that were selling the Staples coupons. There are none on ejunkie either.

Can anyone summarize the differences/similarities between:

Seagate Expansion
Seagate GoFlex
Seagate Backup Plus

Seems like Seagate has had a proliferation in terms of portable drives they offer.

AFAICT the Expansion has no backup software included.
The GoFlex and Backup Plus do have BU software although it is different (?)
All three can be USB 3.0 (GoFlex depends on model).

With the Expansion not having BU software, what really is the difference between the GoFlex and The Backup Plus. Is it the GoFlex's interchangeable connector?

When I click "see price in cart," it shows me $39.99, then when I click "Keep in cart," and head to cart for checkout, it goes to $70.49 each. I've cleared cookies, tried IE9 and GC browsers, etc. I asked Staples Chat and after waiting for-evvvvvvvvvver... here's what they said...

I am sorry labboypro, this is not my area of expertise. Please call on our customer service number 18003333330, they will definitely help you with this. The number is available from 8 am EST to 11 pm EST.

So, WTF? Their site won't sell at the advertised price and their CS chat people don't know how to sell stuff on their website. Anyone else having trouble like this?

labboypro said:   When I click "see price in cart," it shows me $39.99, then when I click "Keep in cart," and head to cart for checkout, it goes to $70.49 each. I've cleared cookies, tried IE9 and GC browsers, etc. I asked Staples Chat and after waiting for-evvvvvvvvvver... here's what they said...

I am sorry labboypro, this is not my area of expertise. Please call on our customer service number 18003333330, they will definitely help you with this. The number is available from 8 am EST to 11 pm EST.

So, WTF? Their site won't sell at the advertised price and their CS chat people don't know how to sell stuff on their website. Anyone else having trouble like this?

Same thing here, no deal but offered.

This is how Staples coupons work sometimes.
The item price is shown in the cart.
When you start the checkout process, it identifies the coupons you have applied and reflects the cost reduction before you complete checkout.
In this case once you have added the item, proceed to "Begin Secure Checkout" before doing anything on the next screen check your price, you will discover that the discount has been applied. Your price will be $39.99 + Tax.

FYI, the problem appears to have been fixed on their side... and then some. I just successfully checked out with 2 of these drives in my cart AND it accepted a $20/60 breakroom coupon from Wednesday's email blast for $59.98 + tax (less ebates 2% CB).

aarzi said:   labboypro said:   FYI, the problem appears to have been fixed on their side... and then some. I just successfully checked out with 2 of these drives in my cart AND it accepted a $20/60 breakroom coupon from Wednesday's email blast for $59.98 + tax (less ebates 2% CB).Is that a generic coupon?

No, 16-digit $20/60 breakroom coupon from their Wednesday email. Other coupon in email is $20/60 in-store. Subject line on the email is "$20 off coupons! Plus, don't forget. Exclusive low pricing, just for you."

meehawl said:   Tried to put order through a couple of times using Internet Explorer and Staples says cannot add to cart because sold out "in your area" (Sf Bay, CA). Order goes through fine with Firefox. Right after success, tried adding to cart again with IE and get the same unavailable message. Who uses IE any more these days? Move over to chrome.

Thanks.Bought 2 of them.

certain dates for email 25 off 75 coupons or is it random? looking thru my Staples emails...... any still out there? thanks

same here bagger.........got elf coupon for OfficeMax but u have to go to Staples instead of online