I've been searching for a decent external drive for a while now for the PS4. Thanks to sinxas post, I checked out WD and they currently have the 2TB in Black, Blue & White for £52.99 Delivered.
These are recertified drives, that come with a 6-month Warranty. WD also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, for extra peace of mind.
Interface USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 compatible
Additional Details • Auto backup with included WD Backup software • Password protection with hardware encryption • 3-year limited warranty
Package Includes • My Passport hard drive • USB 3.0 cable • WD Backup™, WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software
Top comments
tumbleweed34
3 May 174#1
Why do they have so many recertified drives? They're always being listed on this site. Are they returned items?
It doesn't fill me with confidence. No other company does this with their drives do they?
All comments (35)
tumbleweed34
3 May 174#1
Why do they have so many recertified drives? They're always being listed on this site. Are they returned items?
It doesn't fill me with confidence. No other company does this with their drives do they?
thewongwing101 to tumbleweed34
3 May 17#2
It does seem a little strange that this is the third similar WD drive posted today
DexMorgan to tumbleweed34
3 May 172#4
I've got several of their recertified drives, they've all appeared brand new when received, protective film and security seal intact.
I've had no problems with any of them.
Graham1979 to tumbleweed34
3 May 17#6
Not only that EVERY PERSON thinks they are the first person to find them then posts every drive on the website!
RECERT means it probably broke, they tinkered with it and it works so they try to sell it on with a reduced warranty because they know it will go bang again!
eatmorefish to tumbleweed34
3 May 171#8
There is the possibility that these are genuine new drives that they are unable to sell at full retail price. Instead of lowering the price in shops they try and flog them off to cheapskates like us AND maintain the full price in stores. Win-win.
tawse57 to tumbleweed34
4 May 17#13
Yes, it does not fill you with confidence to go buy one of these new or recertified.
Interesting that someone else speculates that these are new being sold as recertified but I suspect that would violate some trading regs - not that such a thing has worried US tech companies in the past when selling in the UK.
The new prices of these are ludicrously expensive IMPO. You do get the feeling that the price is being held up high.
EddyBrek to tumbleweed34
10 May 171#31
Not sure about these particular drives, but WD have a very good reputation for drive reliability. From my experience with about 15 external drive purchases over the past 4 years, I go for WD drives over any other manufacturer (finding their 3TB My Passport drives the most reliable). With recert drives like these, I would always recommend to double-backup important data, although they're cheap enough for that!
Rid1
3 May 171#3
Saw the picture thought it was a PS4 :stuck_out_tongue:
dusktilldawn
3 May 17#5
Nice one just ordered a 2TB for my XB1s. Was going for the 1TB from Amazon warehouse deal but cancelled that. Thanks op.
hookbeak
3 May 17#7
Just grabbed one - this will be my third over the past few years - never a problem with them.
cliosport65
3 May 17#9
Red, Orange and Yellow colours are £54.99 :smirk: £2 dearer . :smiley:
thunderstorm654
3 May 17#10
Out of stock? Can't see an add to basket..
le_jaeger
3 May 17#11
Is the warranty not "30 days"/"6 months"? I thought the 3 year warranty refers to the non-recertified drives.
slayermatt to le_jaeger
3 May 171#12
Correct
thelatics
4 May 171#14
1TB are £57.99 on Amazon. I was about to say it was a rubbish deal as you can get a Seagate one for £54.99, but then noticed these are 2TB whereas the Seagate at the similar price is only 1TB.
Do I NEED 2TB though, I'm only intending it for photos and GoPro videos; likely size will be less than 100GB total (and that's 5 years or more worth).
Wonder if I should just stick with 1TB and get the full 2 year Amazon CS protection.
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Opening post
These are recertified drives, that come with a 6-month Warranty. WD also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, for extra peace of mind.
Interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 compatible
Additional Details
• Auto backup with included WD Backup software
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• 3-year limited warranty
Package Includes
• My Passport hard drive
• USB 3.0 cable
• WD Backup™, WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software
Top comments
It doesn't fill me with confidence. No other company does this with their drives do they?
All comments (35)
It doesn't fill me with confidence. No other company does this with their drives do they?
I've had no problems with any of them.
RECERT means it probably broke, they tinkered with it and it works so they try to sell it on with a reduced warranty because they know it will go bang again!
Interesting that someone else speculates that these are new being sold as recertified but I suspect that would violate some trading regs - not that such a thing has worried US tech companies in the past when selling in the UK.
The new prices of these are ludicrously expensive IMPO. You do get the feeling that the price is being held up high.
Do I NEED 2TB though, I'm only intending it for photos and GoPro videos; likely size will be less than 100GB total (and that's 5 years or more worth).
Wonder if I should just stick with 1TB and get the full 2 year Amazon CS protection.