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    eReaders - need a feedback

    How about reading the PDFs on the kindle without converting ? How's the experience compared to mobi ? Since it seems conversion from PDF to mobi is not all smooth sailing with various types of formatting issues involved. @agantuk since you seem to have the same collection as me :p can you share...
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    eReaders - need a feedback

    Since this topic is about e-readers, may I ask a question.....I have some large collection of Agatha Christie Books in pdf format. What would be the best device for reading them ? My main concern is it should be least straining to the eyes.
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    PC Peripherals All-in-one/Multifunction Print Scan Copy Laser Mono printer suggestions

    @vishi Can you update us about whether you are able to refill the SCX 3201 Toner ? I am also thinking about buying the same model but I want to be sure that the toner is refillable.
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    PC Peripherals Need PSU Buying Advice

    I am in need of a new PSU for my rig and would appreciate advice for the same. Currently I am using a local PSU and after adding 3rd HD to my rig, its getting very loud humming noice so I want to upgrade my PSU. My PC Config : CPU : P IV - 3 GHZ MB : Intel 101 GGC RAM : 2X1 GB - DDR1 HD...
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    yeah the black has 5 years warranty but when I register the drive on WD site I will only get the remaining warranty of my original Blue drive (2.5 years remaining) isn't it ? So even though I am getting a black drive I will get only 2.5 years warranty.
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    Hmm 500 GB blue for 1 TB black.....Whats the model no. of your HD, how do I get warranty on it do you have purchase bill ?
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    wow a 2 TB in lieu of 1 TB....so they didn't have even 1 TB in stock ? Seems strange considering the price difference between the two. Do they really send brand new HDs or just recycled ones ?
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    Okay so my Defective drive has reached WD service center today and today only they have also dispatched my replacement Hard Disk (they emailed me with Dispatch confirmation) - Good Service But the thing which is confusing me is my faulty HD was 500 GB WD Blue WD5000AAKX-001CA0 but as per the...
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    Okay I can do that but will they accept the HDD if they receive it after RMA expiration date is passed ?
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    I created an RMA and requested courier pickup but no one has turned up. Now I have decided to send the HDD thru my own courier. But my RMA is scheduled to expire on 29th. If my courier reaches after 29th will they accept it or should I wait till 29th and then create a new RMA and then send it...
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    Storage Solutions Is My Hard Disk Failing ?

    nice app....was able to recover some of my files...thanks !
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    Thanks for the tips...will definitely do that. Now waiting for the courier guy to show up !
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    Ok Guys Pls help me....this is my first RMA with WD. I read packing instructions on their site and it seems I have to send the HD in the ESD bag that came with it otherwise they wont exchange. Now problem is I dont have the ESD bag that came with the HD (never thought I would have to RMA)...
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    Storage Solutions Is My Hard Disk Failing ?

    Is there any way I could transfer my video files to another HDD without getting data error ?
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    Storage Solutions Is My Hard Disk Failing ?

    Hmm I have already started the RMA creation. I am transfering all my data to another HD. The question is while transfering some video files to another HD I am getting data error CRC. But the same video is playing all right in the bad HD. How's that possible ?
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    Storage Solutions Is My Hard Disk Failing ?

    There are some warning signs for my Western Digital WD5000AAKX purchased 5 months ago. Both The Diagnostic tests with WD Data Lifeguard Failed (Quick and Extended). Here are the results Test Option: QUICK TEST Model Number: WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 Firmware Number: 15.01H15 Capacity: 500.11 GB...
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    I purchased three HDDs from WD but all of them show out of region in their site. I asked them about it and they are asking for original bill. But unfortunately I am unable to find the bill at the moment siince I purchased the HDs 2 yrs back. Is there any way this can be resolved ?
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    Storage Solutions Western Digital Issues, RMA problems, Service deficiency Thread.

    I recently purchased a WD 500 GB caviar Blue WD5000AAKX. Aftering registering my drive at WD site it shows Warranty Expiration Date as "OUT OF REGION" What does that mean ? Will I get replacement or not if the drive fails ?
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    Storage Solutions Using WD Caviar Green 2 TB (WD20EARS) in Win XP

    I am planning to buy a 2 TB HDD for my Win XP and WD20EARS almost fits the bill for me except I will have to run the WD Align utility to allign the partitions for XP. Now I want to ask whehter anybody is using this drive under XP after aligning with the WD Align tool. How is the performance...