Checked my local BB, they had a bunch with WHG serials. Any reports on these?

Carnivore said:Checked my local BB, they had a bunch with WHG serials. Any reports on these?

From what I've read you need DTG or DEG serial numbers... SN label on the bottom of the package.

Everything else or S/N on the back is a no-go. But, I was told BB would do a regular refund on it after verifying everything is ok. Since you can check the drive ID through just USB hook up without disassembly, it's possible to check it out and just return it if it's a no go.

That warranty sticker is solid though, probably one of the best tamper proof stickers I've seen. Very little chance of removing it without it being noticeable.

Cozmo85 said:Picked one up at Nashville West bestbuy, One left. used 12% rewards zone coupon and was like $117 before tax.

You can tell the DTG's apart quickly by looking for a USB POWERED in the upper left of the blister packaging.

Not any more! I picked it up this morning. I was surprised it was still there. They had about 8 drives total but only one DTG left. Thanks if you were the one who pushed this one to the back of the shelf.

VVarwick

Thanks, OP. After not seeing any 'DTG'drives at Tuttle Crossing in Central Ohio, I did manage to find one in Marysville, OH. If anyone is interested, they still had 3 of the 'DTG' drives left. Shelf tag and register had the correct price, and I had no problems using the 12% RZ.

Performance wise, all I can say is "WoW". Huge difference from the 5400RPM 200Gig Toshiba in my Acer.

They are in kind of a 1/2 cylinder plastic type case.

VVarick

My Best Buy seems to have a never ending supply of these DTG drives. Just picked one up for $126 including tax using the prinatable coupon.

!!!!!!!!!!!! i got one fro $180 from neweggy at the end of december. you're telling me i could have saved $50???
i got only the drive itself for my laptop. could have gotten this and saved myself an enclosure too.

actually the best buy website says its only 5400, not 7200. but........ others are saying 72?

It was on sale for the week.
This is the second time they go for that price. Just keep an eye out. It's sure to happen again soon.
I'd call the deal "dormant" instead of "dead"

crpngdth2001 said:$132.99 price might be dead now, shows $172.99 online.

azntwboy said:!!!!!!!!!!!! i got one fro $180 from neweggy at the end of december. you're telling me i could have saved $50???
i got only the drive itself for my laptop. could have gotten this and saved myself an enclosure too.

actually the best buy website says its only 5400, not 7200. but........ others are saying 72?

BB has put this drive on sale now either 3 or 4 times. The original thread is 90 some odd days old. The first time someone figured this out, the drive was selling for over $200 from places like Newegg. Now the price has dropped a bit so it's not quite the deal it once was. The original verdict was DTG serial numbers were only an early run, but they seem to keep popping up, so I'm not sure that is completely true.

Anyways, if the sale happens again and you can find a DTG serial number drive, rest assured it is a 7k200 drive. If you are really paranoid you can identify it through the USB connection first, before tearing it up. The main risk is lack of warranty support, though the jury is still out about whether or not Hitachi is rigid enough to deny warranty on the actual drive's serial number...

As of last nite there were two left at the Best Buy in Olympia Wa (Capital Mall)