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New MessageMajor Hardrive MFG's reduce warranties 66% Seagate,Maxtor,Western digital... (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Major reduction in hardrive warranty.

http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-959831.html

09-29-2002 21:49:26

New MessageRE:Major Hardrive MFG's reduce warranties 66% Seagate,Maxtor,Western digital... (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Self spellcheck....duh,

HARD DRIVE.

09-29-2002 21:54:26

New MessageRE:Major Hardrive MFG's reduce warranties 66% Seagate,Maxtor,Western digital... (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Picked up (BOUGHT) a 120GB SE (8MB Cache) Western digital. The 3 year warranty still in effect sooo far...
Opted for 8MB cache over the Maxtor 2MB. Usually I will buy Maxtor.

It's been my experience that WD and some IBM has a high failure rate at <2yr.

Some interesting readings...

http://www.sysopt.com/userreviews/harddrive/reviewhtml/Western_Digital_WD300A.html

http://www.pcmech.com/show/harddrive/158/

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news2.php3?ID=1943

http://pub105.ezboard.com/fhondacbr600f4frm19.showMessage?topicID=939.topic

10-12-2002 22:52:04

New MessageRE:Major Hardrive MFG's reduce warranties 66% Seagate,Maxtor,Western digital... (modified 0 times) zmoz
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Oh come on...there has to be one of those in a dumpster somewhere!
10-12-2002 23:33:00

New MessageRE:Major Hardrive MFG's reduce warranties 66% Seagate,Maxtor,Western digital... (modified 0 times) liunam
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I just bought a 120GB WD drive (the 2MB buffer model) and the box still say 3-year warranty on it. Does that mean they will not honor the warranty after a year even though it states 3-year warranty on the box. I could alway claim that I don't read any technology new releases
10-14-2002 08:40:13

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liunam,

They more than likely will honor the 3 year warranty. It's tied in with the serial #

No zmoz,
I have not found one of those yet...

10-14-2002 22:07:34

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Good morning!

http://www.tomshardware.com/column/02q4/0210141/index.html

10-15-2002 03:35:44

New MessageRE:Major Hardrive MFG's reduce warranties 66% Seagate,Maxtor,Western digital... (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Picked up another western digital this afternoon at officemax, Still 3yr warranty!

A Raincheck from last weeks sale...60 GB 7200 RPM for $59. *after rebates* (Reg$99)
They gave me both the $20 instant AND $20 mail in rebate right at the register!
Sales guy said there, I don't have to wait anymore!

Nice guy! Manager was kool too!
Officemax at Aurora village.

10-15-2002 17:21:39

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