Is there any reason to buy this at the current $75 price when the newer WDBUZG5000ABK-NESN, which is thinner, is $45?
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Not that I know of..... The item you mention was not available when I purchased my WD Element. I am still veryhappy with my original purchase, but may go ahead and get the less expensive one just to have another.
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First I didn't pay $75 for mine. I paid about $60, including shipping. I'm very satisfied with it; it automatically backs up my computer every night, and just a few days ago I accidentally deleted my Outlook .pst file, which I easily restored from the backup on my WD external drive. I just looked up the WD drive you referred to, and it seems like it would do what's needed for an external drive, and I'd probably buy it. Mine came with easy-to-use backup software; I'm not sure about the WDBUZG5000ABK-NESN. The thinness is/was not an issue for me.
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I have no idea. It cost less when I bought it. I don't know anything about the newer model.
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Not that I know of..... The item you mention was not available when I purchased my WD Element. I am still very happy with my original purchase, but may go ahead and get the less expensive one just to have another.
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No the hard drive doesn't work anymore and it's less than a years time. Also wd would not rma the product for me.
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I am in investigate mode (don't own one yet) but it seems that the 860 is thinner (1.9" compared to 4.2 on the series 7 and less) is lighter (I read 46#), has QAM which might eliminate the next for a cable box, has ATSC and NTSC which are digital tuners for over air broadcasts, and 2 USB inputs, and the 18 month warranty! Today it is 2526 including $150 shipping (Amazon).
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See answers below. It's a good solid unit, especially for the money. The only feature I'd like to see is a guide that distributes incoming wire evening on the hub. If it is available, it probably costs much more.
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Less than last months when I got my LN52b750 for $400 off. So not the 'best' yet.
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I have a QNAP (TS-421 @ $500) and actually just bought the Mini @ $1000 a couple of months ago. You don't mention what you are comparing the Mini against but it should be the QNAP TS-470 Pro. That said, the QNAP QTS interface is very simple where the FreeNAS is not as refined. For the money, the Mini specs are very good and I felt the Mini was a better value than the 470. Also, using ZFS and having error correcting ram, help to keep your data clean.I can also say that the Mini easily handles my media needs. At the same time (with Plex), I've streamed 2 1080 movies to 2 TVs, a 720 movie to a computer and a 480 movie to an android device. The Mini CPU usage was at about 50%. I have a QNAP (TS-421 @ $500) and actually just bought the Mini @ $1000 a couple of months ago. You don't mention what you are comparing the Mini against but it should be the QNAP TS-470 Pro. That said, the QNAP QTS interface is very simple where the FreeNAS is not as refined. For the money, the Mini specs are very good and I felt the Mini was a better value than the 470. Also, using ZFS and having error correcting ram, help to keep your data clean.I can also say that the Mini easily handles my media needs. At the same time (with Plex), I've streamed 2 1080 movies to 2 TVs, a... » Read More I have a QNAP (TS-421 @ $500) and actually just bought the Mini @ $1000 a couple of months ago. You don't mention what you are comparing the Mini against but it should be the QNAP TS-470 Pro. That said, the QNAP QTS interface is very simple where the FreeNAS is not as refined. For the money, the Mini specs are very good and I felt the Mini was a better value than the 470. Also, using ZFS and having error correcting ram, help to keep your data clean.I can also say that the Mini easily handles my media needs. At the same time (with Plex), I've streamed 2 1080 movies to 2 TVs, a 720 movie to a computer and a 480 movie to an android device. The Mini CPU usage was at about 50%. « Show Less
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Hey,I ended up buying the WDEUBK10000N. So far no issues. It's build seems to be able to take more "abuse" then my last one which looked more like the WDH1U. It's quiet enough; I had to actually put it to my ear to here to see if it was on. Not sure on the temp because I don't keep it running all the time.
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Its great, but there is a newer version out. If you don't need the newer version, then this is the best for the price($700)
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Also , if you like I have this item onsale for 1099.00, I purchase the rack mounted version and have no need for 2. So if you like you can pick it up and save 150.00 off. look on ebay, under sto04414, it's a great price on a fairly new NAS.
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I have the NETGEAR WNCE2001 as well, it has worked great for me. Amazon price and BestBuy price are comparable.
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I came here from Uncrate.com who is reporting it only costs $650 with WIRED.com saying it's $600, but it's still selling here for $900. Either price point is absurd in my opinion, and I'm just as amazed as you are people are buying it at such a high cost.
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616 was on sale not the 626. 616 for $319 was a kick but deal because even though it did not have the wireless, it is THX certified and has an additional 5 watts. If you don't need the wireless, or even if you do need the wireless it was a killer deal new. If you are in dorms and can't use the Wi-Fi it was the best choice dollar for dollar for a new unit in the same category. No shadiness here
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wtf is right. why is this going for almost 3x it's regular price? surely there is a new and improved version out there (which normally makes the price of the older model go DOWN). does anyone know?
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I went for the dn1000 instead of the 810, because of the GUI. Other than that I really didnt see much of a difference in spec wise. My friend has the 810 and I will be receiving mine next week.
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I was wondering the same thing. The LN40B550, at $935, has a reasonable discount. I noticed that it took longer for Amazon to start shipping the B530, and BestBuy and Sears appear to often run out of that model, so maybe there is a shortage right now. (Perhaps Samsung is busy pumping out B550s instead?)
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Thanks arrowhead, That's what I thought-from the few posts I could find -I already ordered a TRENDnet 10/100, 8 port switch, as I now need more ports to connect a new BD player by wire for updating its firmware. The 25 Mbps when streaming was mentioned in a few reviews of the switch. Thanks for confirming.
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I agree. I bough the black model and the keyboard is great! Plenty of size. In fact I'm typing this post off of my nb205-210 right now. I prefer the look of this computer over the more expensive -310 version. This model is a no brainer if you don't need wifi. That is why I got this model. You will be happy with this keyboard, works great!
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the only thing I can tell is that the WD-60C9 is the updated version. I've had my eye on this 60" for the past year thru Amazon, QVC, & Best Buy. BEST BUY HAS IT (the wd60c9) RIGHT NOW FOR $799 OMG OMG OMG!