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suwon_swinger · Joined: 01 Oct 2007

Hey i'm looking at picking one of these up and was wondering what the general rate is for these...is it a certain amount per GB?

I don't need a huge one or anything, just figured they were cheaper here and something useful down the line so I should pick one up before I leave...

any help would be cool, thanks

JustJohn · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Location: Your computer screen

They're probably more expensive here if you're from the states. I think they were 80-90k new for a 250 gig last time I checked.

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

160g 2.5 sata2 w/ case in the 80's.

http://pc.danawa.com/price.html?defSite=PC&cate1=862&cate2=10620

Steffie183 · Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Location: Seoul

I found an 80gb from Newegg.com that's about $50.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822150006

That's if you don't want a big one. I also found a terabyte ext. HD for $200 on that site. I want it!

laura-and-ryan · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

so they're not cheaper here?

what about canada?

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

No, they ARE cheaper here.

laura-and-ryan · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject:

Cool, thanks.

Best to go online or head into youngsan or technomart?

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

Online is easiest.

agoodmouse · Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Location: Anyang

I'd like to see TB drives come down a bit.

JustJohn · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Location: Your computer screen

cangel · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: Jeonju, S. Korea

I've been eyeballing this Seagate 750GB external HD for $164
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148248
Cnet gives the 320GB model high marks, an Editor's Pick
http://reviews.cnet.com/hard-drives/seagate-freeagent-pro-usb/4505-3186_7-32378438.html?tag=txt
My buddy in the states just bought this acommdata 1TB from Newegg and loves it. And the price is right at around $250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822216041

Mr. Pink · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: China

I find if you are looking for name brand externals such as seagate, WD, or Maxtor, the US is cheaper. Hell the US has some of the newest name brand stuff that you can't find ANYWHERE in Korea.

If you want to just buy a SATA drive and put it into an external case yourself, Korea is cheaper for that.

If you are from Canada, when you weigh in on the taxes, Korea seems a bit cheaper on some of the drives like Seagate/Maxtor, but more $$$ on WD and LaCie (sp?)

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

I thought the OP wanted one here, then it would be cheaper or about the same price (you have to figure in shipping charges) as the US w/out the waiting. If it doesn't matter, and you're going home soon then buy back home. They are cheaper back in the US, a little. Although, I wouldn't want that one justjohn posted a link for for free...3.5 160 starmax drive.. Laughing

Dome Vans · Guest

I bought a small 80gb external for 50 000 won and bought the case for 10 000 won. Very pleased with it. That was bought from the Yongsan Labyrinth, can only manage an hour in there before I start to go weird and geeky.

JustJohn · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Location: Your computer screen

Hey, the question was cheaper so I showed the cheapest. I hardly think anyone expects the cheapest items to be the best ones. Razz