Why do so many buy the older model? This model (301442U) is a replacement for an older model (301827U).Amazon's "What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?" shows that most people (65% vs 17%) buy the older model instead of this one. The write-up for the older model states that this is a replacement. The LaCie web site only mentions this model and not the older one.Doesn't make any sense to me.Anyone have any ideas? Why do so many buy the older model? This model (301442U) is a replacement for an older model (301827U).Amazon's "What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?"... » Read More Why do so many buy the older model? This model (301442U) is a replacement for an older model (301827U).Amazon's "What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?" shows that most people (65% vs 17%) buy the older model instead of this one. The write-up for the older model states that this is a replacement. The LaCie web site only mentions this model and not the older one.Doesn't make any sense to me.Anyone have any ideas? « Show Less
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I had been wondering myself what the difference is. I did find both products on LaCie.com - 301827U http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11023 301442U http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11156and compared the specs. The only difference I found was in the accompanying backup software - I am quite happy with Time Machine, thanks.
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J&R;'s web page has a listing for this drive and that says 32MB cache.LaCie's specs for older version of drive family say cache is 8MB or more; for this drive family they say 16MB or more but do not give specific number for each drive model. The box itself has generic description for the whole family of drives (saying 16MB or more) with just a sticker giving model, serial number and capacity for actual drive in the box. LaCie may have more specific info somewhere that I missed.
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I have used the older Lacies for a few years with no problems. I decided to get the V3and had problems with it. After going to sleep it would not wake up. Lacie could do nothing to help me and so exchanged it for the older model which is working great. I have 8 of the older models running on my desk at this moment!
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Ah! Cache, great, thank you for sharing this. I wonder if there's any noticeable read or write speed difference between 16 and 32 -- I was under the impression that 16 was quite a bit. Thanks again!
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No clue. All I know is I bought one from Amazon.com and it is one tough machine! Why are you so worried about the warranty. It is like looking for car insurance that replaces your new car if involved in a crash. Really, do you expect your unit to break down before even running it?
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The old model can be jail broken which places this in high demand. Because it's in high demand but short supply (when they're all gone, there won't be anymore), sellers can charge a premium price.
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Dear Dammika, I'm not sure that I understand your question! This model is being sold at the same price by most every seller at this time. Eric C
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My understanding is that the newer PIC may be referred to on Amazon as PIC 2. The Nuwave website only sells the newest version but you may still occasionally find the older models offering fewer features on Amazon and other websites. I have had mine for around D five months and have used it every day. I have only used my stove top one time since my PIC arrived. I love it. I have read a few bad reviews but my niece had one and loved it so I decided to try it. The shipping is outrageous but getting the two PIC's along with the cook set ran just over $120 (If I remember correctly) and I feel it was a worthy purchase. Hope this helps. Brenda My understanding is that the newer PIC may be referred to on Amazon as PIC 2. The Nuwave website only sells the newest version but you may still occasionally find the older models offering fewer features on Amazon and other websites. I have had mine for around D five months and have used it every day. I have only used my stove top one time since my PIC arrived. I love it. I have read a few bad reviews but my niece had one and loved it so I decided to try it. The shipping is outrageous but getting the two PIC's along with the cook set ran just over $120 (If I remember correctly) and I feel... » Read More My understanding is that the newer PIC may be referred to on Amazon as PIC 2. The Nuwave website only sells the newest version but you may still occasionally find the older models offering fewer features on Amazon and other websites. I have had mine for around D five months and have used it every day. I have only used my stove top one time since my PIC arrived. I love it. I have read a few bad reviews but my niece had one and loved it so I decided to try it. The shipping is outrageous but getting the two PIC's along with the cook set ran just over $120 (If I remember correctly) and I feel it was a worthy purchase. Hope this helps. Brenda « Show Less
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I'd like to add a little additional information to the excellent explanation from Jaygyver. I have both drives, an older WD1002FAEX and a newer WD1003FZEX. When I purchased the WD1002 model it was priced about the same as the newer model is today. I believe the current price disparity is due to two factors: the differences in suppliers as described by Jaygver, and also a design change. I noticed that my WD1002 was slightly heavier than the WD1003, and after some research discovered that was due to the WD1002 having two magnetic platters while the WD1003 was a newer single platter design. Evidently the WD engineers were able to simplify and hopefully improve the design. For me, both drives perform excellently and I'm equally pleased with both. However, I have seen discussions on certain tech forums in which intense gaming purists believe the older two platter design is better, and that WD changed the design simply to cut manufacturing costs. Thus the high prices for the WD1002 is due to it's scarcity (since it's now discontinued) and their belief that it's slightly better in both performance and ruggedness. As I said above, however, both perform equally well for me, and they're both Western Digital Black Series with 5 year warranties, so it's a no brainer to go with the best deal price wise.
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To Wastedyrs: I suggest the older model is more-expensive simply because it IS older....each new generation of chips, digital TVs, etc, are significantly cheaper than prior ones. No exceptions I know of, unless you account for higher functionality or features.
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I just looked on the Safety 1st website and this looks like it is a current model. The actual seller would be the one to contact about when it was manufactured, however. If you are worried you can always buy directly from Safety 1st. It is currently listed there for a few dollars more (probably plus shipping costs, as well). Or you could find a store to buy from.
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Word is that it is no longer on the site because the new models are supposed to be released soon.I have been watching the price for a while too, and Amazon's is about the best at the moment, though you can watch Slickdeals.net forums for new deals.
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Hi Laurie, I am honestly not sure but for me personally I always go with the newest model of anything I buy. My thought process is a new feature or something was improved for it to have changed. This is lightweight, easy to fold down for transporting, pulls with ease and most of all my Wheaten loves it!!!
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When I ordered the replacement beaters, I don't think I used a service model number...this was a few years ago, and I think I just searched for models that looked like mine, and were about the same age. I then compared the part of the beaters that attached to the mixer, to see if they were the same. I was buying them for my mother's mixer, which was exactly like mine,and after looking at my mixer, there are some numbers where the beaters attach, but since my mixer is pretty old, they're hard to read, and am not sure if they are model numbers. The beaters that I did order matched exactly, and I was very happy! Hope this helps. When I ordered the replacement beaters, I don't think I used a service model number...this was a few years ago, and I think I just searched for models that looked like mine, and were about the same age. I then compared the part of the beaters that attached to the mixer, to see if they were the same. I was buying them for my mother's mixer, which was exactly like mine,and after looking at my mixer, there are some numbers where the beaters attach, but since my mixer is pretty old, they're hard to read, and am not sure if they are model numbers. The beaters that I did order matched exactly,... » Read More When I ordered the replacement beaters, I don't think I used a service model number...this was a few years ago, and I think I just searched for models that looked like mine, and were about the same age. I then compared the part of the beaters that attached to the mixer, to see if they were the same. I was buying them for my mother's mixer, which was exactly like mine,and after looking at my mixer, there are some numbers where the beaters attach, but since my mixer is pretty old, they're hard to read, and am not sure if they are model numbers. The beaters that I did order matched exactly, and I was very happy! Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yeah, my guess is that they're trying to get rid of the older model. Here's the contact info:http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/call-me.htmlYou type in your phone number and they call you back right away. Good luck
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> If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of refurbs is that it's less likely they'll have to cut open a factory package to do this. > If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of... » Read More > If you buy new, you should get a Version 2Not the case; it's completely unpredictable unless you find a vendor willing to check for you and ship a specific unit. I heard from one seller, through whom I've been watching for a v2 shipment from SanDisk, that the last batch they received were actually all older units (they could tell from the package design). Seems like the old stock is being unloaded now that the e200 series has been discontinued. So if the version makes a difference for your purposes, contact vendors and find someone willing to check for you. One advantage of refurbs is that it's less likely they'll have to cut open a factory package to do this. « Show Less
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No logical reason. One can only guess that Samsung is hoping people gauge product quality and value by how high the price is. (ex. the more expensive the item, the better it is). However, you are right that the new 650 & 750 series are better than the LNT series in many ways. Advice: only buy the LNT4071 if it is at least $150 cheaper. Otherwise invest in the 650 or the 750.
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That is a great question! I've ordered this item 5 times from third party vendors and received the OLDER version all 5 times! I've contacted Amazon a few times and informed them of the incorrect listing. No one seems to care to fix the problem at Amazon. Good luck!
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Thanks for the clarification, and the new links (nice Googling). But I wonder how many people ordered the new model off of that Amazon page without being able to see a a picture of the product...
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The unit I purchased was new. It still operates well. If you'll recall, I was railing against refurbished units and a reader directed me to a site where new units were available.