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Helpful567
18 Apr 166#17
Buying a recertified drive is like buying used soiled underpants that have been dry cleaned - you know that they have been washed and should be clean like new but you never feel 100% comfortable using them
Istanbul_Kop to Skyhiigh
18 Apr 163#15
Bought a backup for my main drive. But then realised I needed a backup for the backup. Of course, I then needed a backup for the backup's backup. To be safe, I wanted a backup for the backup of the backup's backup. Long story short...I've sold my house and am living in an igloo constructed of hard drives.
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solid
18 Apr 16#1
Has anyone got any experience with recertified drives they wouldn't mind sharing?
Adam2050 to solid
18 Apr 16#8
WD in general customer service is slow and full of excuses.
One drive came with clicking to death. Returned it they wanted me to pay for the drive to be returned I refused eventually they agreed, took two months and a half to replace it. Had to send 30-40 emails just to get them to admit they hadn't resent the drive. Eventually got the drive.
Have 3 750Gb and only time will tell.
tin to solid
18 Apr 16#10
Not WD recertified, but some Samsung ones (that Scan sold as new, that only turned out to be recertified after a bit of research).
ALL 4 failed within days of each other. They were in a RAID :disappointed:
CrazyBob
18 Apr 16#2
I don't see why these couldn't be used for backups.
Good find OP
Skyhiigh
18 Apr 16#3
I've had recertified drives in the past and had no issues.
That said, everything should be fully backed up regardless. :smiley:
jasee to Skyhiigh
18 Apr 16#4
I've had their external recertified USB laptop drives (four or five) for a few years now with no problems.
I don't think I would trust recertified 3.5" drives as I usually split them and put the drives in machines.
Istanbul_Kop to Skyhiigh
18 Apr 163#15
Bought a backup for my main drive. But then realised I needed a backup for the backup. Of course, I then needed a backup for the backup's backup. To be safe, I wanted a backup for the backup of the backup's backup. Long story short...I've sold my house and am living in an igloo constructed of hard drives.
Quids
18 Apr 16#5
I've got a couple of RDs and they're doing fine. Still going strong. The two Toshiba's I bought brand new both broke down after 13 months though.
Gaminggirl
18 Apr 161#6
I got the 2tb one of these last week. It was from the last deal which was £35. It's fine. All hooked upto the Xbone and it is fine. Nothing wrong with it.
Gaminggirl to Gaminggirl
18 Apr 16#11
Yes it's what I'm using mine for. They're a bit slow to despatch or can be when on HUKD. They come from the Netherlands. Mine was here within a week.
Lukester
18 Apr 16#7
Has anyone used one of these for their Xbox? tempted to get a 2tb as I'm using my space up. :smile:
philmitchell
18 Apr 16#9
Got the 3tb one the other day for £43 its ok working fine .
Loathecliff
18 Apr 16#12
Which @£43 renders this deal nothing special? Thus why is it 'Hot'?
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WD Store reserves the right to change or discontinue this offer at any time. All pricing shown on UK Store is in British Pounds.
Digital River Ireland Ltd. is the authorized reseller and merchant of the products and services offered within this store.
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All comments (45)
One drive came with clicking to death. Returned it they wanted me to pay for the drive to be returned I refused eventually they agreed, took two months and a half to replace it. Had to send 30-40 emails just to get them to admit they hadn't resent the drive. Eventually got the drive.
Have 3 750Gb and only time will tell.
ALL 4 failed within days of each other. They were in a RAID :disappointed:
Good find OP
That said, everything should be fully backed up regardless. :smiley:
I don't think I would trust recertified 3.5" drives as I usually split them and put the drives in machines.
(& dammit, I missed the £35 deal...grrr)