09-30-2011, 07:44 PM
I got a 2TB Hitachi for $60 A/R- http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1...sg-1160026
It's been completely reliable so far, that is after I got eSATA working on my Hackintosh anyway. Very fast drive, using the free AJA System Test utility, tested speeds around 130MB/sec read, and 120MB/sec write through 3.0gbps eSATA.
Currently the exact same model is up for $60 After Rebate again-
http://bensbargains.net
"Newegg has the Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 2TB HDS5C3020ALA632 (0F12117) SATA 6.0Gb/s 32MB Internal Hard Drive for $80 - $10 off with coupon code EMCKAHC29 [Exp 10/3] - $10 rebate [Exp 9/30] = $60 with free shipping. Features a 32MB cache, SATA III interface, and 3.5" form factor."
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822145475&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=217048
It's been completely reliable so far, that is after I got eSATA working on my Hackintosh anyway. Very fast drive, using the free AJA System Test utility, tested speeds around 130MB/sec read, and 120MB/sec write through 3.0gbps eSATA.
Currently the exact same model is up for $60 After Rebate again-
http://bensbargains.net
"Newegg has the Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 2TB HDS5C3020ALA632 (0F12117) SATA 6.0Gb/s 32MB Internal Hard Drive for $80 - $10 off with coupon code EMCKAHC29 [Exp 10/3] - $10 rebate [Exp 9/30] = $60 with free shipping. Features a 32MB cache, SATA III interface, and 3.5" form factor."
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822145475&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=217048