Looking for a deal on a notebook 2.5" hard drive

[exileinoblivion]

My computer is spouting off imminent failure on the drive that's currently in it so now I need to get a new internal drive for it. I'm hoping to get at least a 500gb drive but funds are limited. It's to bad I just missed the scorpio blue 500gb drive for 55 bucks at best buy. If anyone knows any good deals please let me know.

 

[ofacto]

Fry's B&M has a Hitatchi 500 GB for $60 and a Seagate 320 GB for $48

 

[exileinoblivion]

Oh how I wish I had a Fry's near me. It seems like the best deals are always there.

I did find this 640 Western Digital Scorpio Blue drive for 90-25 off coupon on newegg. Seem like a good deal? I would have preferred to spend a little less but I have a feeling this is about the best I'm going to get.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136459

 

[ofacto]

Looks like a good deal.

 

[exileinoblivion]

After some consideration those 1 egg reviews are starting to scare me. I'm not so sure what to do.

 

[jchoi]

The 1 egg reviews seem to be pretty standard as far as complaints about hard drives. Every model gets negative reviews about DOA's and slow speeds, although the percentage of 1 egg reviews is much larger compared to the other Western Digital Scorpio drives.

You can get the 500GB model, which looks like it has good reviews for $66 shipped, but you'd wind up paying the same amount for 140GB less for peace of mind.

 

[Dakinggamer]

Thanks been looking to upgrade my hard drive and $50-$60 is a good price range.