Display of Lights on Case I just bought this drive (2/23/10) and there are only 14 dots of light in a fairly flat pattern on the case instead of the many, many lights in a semi circular pattern like the pictures I have seen for this drive. Has anyone else experienced this and possibly know what it means (newer model perhaps)? Thanks. Display of Lights on Case I just bought this drive (2/23/10) and there are only 14 dots of light in a fairly flat pattern on the case instead of the many, many lights in a semi circular pattern... » Read More Display of Lights on Case I just bought this drive (2/23/10) and there are only 14 dots of light in a fairly flat pattern on the case instead of the many, many lights in a semi circular pattern like the pictures I have seen for this drive. Has anyone else experienced this and possibly know what it means (newer model perhaps)? Thanks. « Show Less
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Good idea checking it locally. Looks like the smaller drives get the added perks (larger selection of colors and, now, cooler pattern of lights). I liked the price too (and the free docking station) so I guess I will keep mine. Thanks all.
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I have the same problem. I bought the silver 500G (2/13/10) whose LED lights were totally different from the picture of product! then I googled this "new" one. nothing showed up excepted this discussion. Furthermore the official site has never showed this kinda model. What happened?! I got a fake one?
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I went to Staples to find out. All their 500GB have the same new light pattern, so it's definitely not fake (why would Amazon sell fake stuff?). At Staples, the smaller drives have the older light pattern. I like the old one better, but this new one is not that bad so I decided to keep it, since I got it at a really good price.
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I don't know if you guys realize the package of which the new one's light pattern is covered by a piece of paper compared to the old one's light pattern showing clearly. Do you guys think it means something? although it is absolutely genuine and it is not that bad, I feel not so good for this unannounced change. Actually, the old light pattern 500G does exist, but its box is using entirely plastic packing just like the special edition version. Both of them are sold in my local bestbuy store, so I can compare them head to head. In addition, the new one's bottom and sides are plastic, but for the old version only the sides are plastic. It looks like I did too much researches, but just for fun. XD I don't know if you guys realize the package of which the new one's light pattern is covered by a piece of paper compared to the old one's light pattern showing clearly. Do you guys think it means something? although it is absolutely genuine and it is not that bad, I feel not so good for this unannounced change. Actually, the old light pattern 500G does exist, but its box is using entirely plastic packing just like the special edition version. Both of them are sold in my local bestbuy store, so I can compare them head to head. In addition, the new one's bottom and sides are plastic, but for... » Read More I don't know if you guys realize the package of which the new one's light pattern is covered by a piece of paper compared to the old one's light pattern showing clearly. Do you guys think it means something? although it is absolutely genuine and it is not that bad, I feel not so good for this unannounced change. Actually, the old light pattern 500G does exist, but its box is using entirely plastic packing just like the special edition version. Both of them are sold in my local bestbuy store, so I can compare them head to head. In addition, the new one's bottom and sides are plastic, but for the old version only the sides are plastic. It looks like I did too much researches, but just for fun. XD « Show Less
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I just got my 500gb silver hard drive in today (2/26/10) and I have the same one with less dots as well! I don't really like how this one looks...
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By the way, I also checked Seagate's website and they have no pictures of their 500gb with the new light pattern, which I find odd because if anyone's going to have the most up-to-date pictures of their products, it should be them.
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I got 500mb today and it's one with less dots. In the case it says 'Ultra-Portable Drive' instead of just 'Portable Drive'.
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Measure and weigh your drive. The one I received is smaller on all three measurements and weighs 5.35oz, so it is also lighter. I emailed AMZN and asked about the differences between what I received and what is pictured. For some reason they sent me another drive and never answered my question. Received it today and it is exactly like the first one that I received. I will email AMZN again.
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Yes, there is one behind the thumb slide. It actually slowly glows brighter and then dimmer, then reacts to activity on the drive with a small light show.
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Hi D. Petitpas,I was wondering if anyone would ever reply to my post. I didn't know that these drives were shipped pre-formated and I don't think that it is listed in it's description here on Amazon. Thank you so very much for setting me straight!
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I ordered three from three sellers, even though the listing said the driver was included none came with any disk. I ordered three of these from three sellers as a test, two turned out to be the same seller, same return ID and shipper and item, but one was different and the unit I received though it looked the same, same case and sticker, had a different gold connector and a different PID. So it did not work on the linux environment I needed it to. All sold on the same Amazon page! This is not right and Amazon has too low a standards of integrity for me. As do the Chinese sellers who sell "about the same" items on the same Amazon page. That's not right! I ordered three from three sellers, even though the listing said the driver was included none came with any disk. I ordered three of these from three sellers as a test, two turned out to be the same seller, same return ID and shipper and item, but one was different and the unit I received though it looked the same, same case and sticker, had a different gold connector and a different PID. So it did not work on the linux environment I needed it to. All sold on the same Amazon page! This is not right and Amazon has too low a standards of integrity for me. As do the Chinese sellers who... » Read More I ordered three from three sellers, even though the listing said the driver was included none came with any disk. I ordered three of these from three sellers as a test, two turned out to be the same seller, same return ID and shipper and item, but one was different and the unit I received though it looked the same, same case and sticker, had a different gold connector and a different PID. So it did not work on the linux environment I needed it to. All sold on the same Amazon page! This is not right and Amazon has too low a standards of integrity for me. As do the Chinese sellers who sell "about the same" items on the same Amazon page. That's not right! « Show Less
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Sorry, never noticed. The eyes do light up when the flash drive is inserted, but never checked to see if it blinks.
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Dear Alison, If you go back and re-read the little instruction folder, it describes how the red light functions, and gives a warning that some of the bulbs won't be in the human visual spectrum, but will be functioning anyway if the other lights are functioning normally. Still looks funny, doesn't it?
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I too have 2 extra lights, the ones with 12 led bulbs. I used 2 for the license plate lights, 1 for cargo area, 1 for globe light, and 2 map lights. Very bright, makes finding things in your truck at night a thing of the past. I noticed that the rear globe light has a very small amount of light coming off it when the vehicle is off; any ideas? I've had them in my xterra now for about 1 year, still going strong.
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Send it back, it's defective. They shipped out a lot of defective ones... esp. around December for the holidays when they were on sale. I suspect while they were on sale & they were selling lots of them, they put inferior drives in them to increase their profit margin.
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Looks to me that the keys are illuminated underneath. The keys don't appear to be actually lit individually. However the blue lighting make it harder so see the keys. They should have make it where you can change the lit colors.
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Please read the description. It explains the number of LEDs and the spacing. There is a string that offers blinking LEDs.
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I just reviewed the pictures and description. Very is confusing! They are showing no less than two different, possibly three, versions of the Antec Three Hundred--I have three models myself. Previously, there was a model that shipped with several fans of which the two front units and the top unit had blue LEDs called the "Antec Three Hundred Illusion." This unit does not appear to ship with the optional fans. You could order Antec Tricool fans if you needed the additional air flow. Note the top fan LEDs are bright and when watching TV, one of them is as bad as a poke in the eye. I pub my wireless AP on top of the case to block it. I just reviewed the pictures and description. Very is confusing! They are showing no less than two different, possibly three, versions of the Antec Three Hundred--I have three models myself. Previously, there was a model that shipped with several fans of which the two front units and the top unit had blue LEDs called the "Antec Three Hundred Illusion." This unit does not appear to ship with the optional fans. You could order Antec Tricool fans if you needed the additional air flow. Note the top fan LEDs are bright and when watching TV, one of them is as bad as a poke in the eye. I... » Read More I just reviewed the pictures and description. Very is confusing! They are showing no less than two different, possibly three, versions of the Antec Three Hundred--I have three models myself. Previously, there was a model that shipped with several fans of which the two front units and the top unit had blue LEDs called the "Antec Three Hundred Illusion." This unit does not appear to ship with the optional fans. You could order Antec Tricool fans if you needed the additional air flow. Note the top fan LEDs are bright and when watching TV, one of them is as bad as a poke in the eye. I pub my wireless AP on top of the case to block it. « Show Less
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I plugged mine in and did get a light, but the drive was never recognized by my computer. I suspect the problem is the disk drive.
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It's the way these hard drives have been shown for years. The drives are closed and should never be opened. The picture is to show you what they look like inside.
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I'm planning on doing the same thing but only have a week or two experience with the enclosure so far. The first one failed and was quickly replaced without much fuss. So far no troubles with the new enclosure though I have not started moving files to the drive. If you are leaving it on for 24 hours you may find the blue LED a waste of energy and annoying in a darkened room. I think it would be a simple matter to unplug the LED. There's no reason it should affect the use of the drive/enclosure.
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The drive sits, waiting for action, it's white LED like an oncoming train. It is in a low-power sleep mode when the computer is asleep or off; only the headlight is consuming a tiny amount of power. In a bedroom, you might want to park something opaque in front of it. The drive's performance is first-rate.
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.) It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?) But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-) Brian Newberry
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They never show the back cover of the drive in the photos - no wonder there is so much confusion. Open the drive and the warranty is void. They shipped SEALED from the atmosphere, be sure of that.