WD Elements 500 GB 2.5" Portable HDD @ Rs.1925/-
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The studio was actually intended for mac users, but now it comes pc formatted too. the one with the lcd display was just kickass. http://www.hardwaresphere.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/western-digital-my-passport-studio-640gb-portable-hard-drive.jpg But the one with the led indicator would be cool too i guess.
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The elements is chunkier, doesn't sit in a pocket as well as the passport (especially the new gen ones). I've posted earlier on the difference a couple pages back.
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Just wanted to know, when did you place your order?
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The elements is chunkier, doesn't sit in a pocket as well as the passport (especially the new gen ones). I've posted earlier on the difference a couple pages back.
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lida said:
Just wanted to know, when did you place your order?
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Depends on what you want really. If you're looking for the cheapest option, go for the elements. For example, i bought one to use with the wdtv, since it wasn't going to be carried around much in a pocket, but would be moved from wdtv to pc occasionally, which is why i didn't get a mybook with the power adapter. If you want a slim, sleek drive (fingerprint magnet though!) go for the passport - fits very well in the pocket. If you're tired of hearing wd this, wd that, go for transcend ! 
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Just received the drive. It is a my passport essential 500gb with USB3.0. The packaging was pathetic. It was the regular wd passport box, which is not designed for courier handling, tossed into a huge homeshop18 tamper-proof plastic bag without any padding like bubble-wrap. the box itself was a bit crumpled and the seal sticker on the top seemed damaged a bit, but that didn't appear opened. what did though, was the bottom of the box. the box flaps at the bottom were damaged, indicating that it was opened. The drive has a scuff mark on the side near the led and a light long patch at the bottom. This might have been due to movement in the packaging, maybe not due to use. Did a surface scan, appears ok. Taking into account the long 10 calendar day delivery time (i had ordered on the 18th) and the pathetic packaging, i would not order from homeshop18 again, whatever the discount. Heck, i coulda got it for 90 bucks more at letsbuy, who deliver in like 2 days flat with excellent packaging.
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edit: it's probably the seller's fault (suman enterprises, delhi), but i would still hold homeshop18 responsible.
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Just received the drive. It is a my passport essential 500gb with USB3.0. The packaging was pathetic. It was the regular wd passport box, which is not designed for courier handling, tossed into a huge homeshop18 tamper-proof plastic bag without any padding like bubble-wrap. the box itself was a bit crumpled and the seal sticker on the top seemed damaged a bit, but that didn't appear opened. what did though, was the bottom of the box. the box flaps at the bottom were damaged, indicating that it was opened. The drive has a scuff mark on the side near the led and a light long patch at the bottom. This might have been due to movement in the packaging, maybe not due to use. Did a surface scan, appears ok. Taking into account the long 10 calendar day delivery time (i had ordered on the 18th) and the pathetic packaging, i would not order from homeshop18 again, whatever the discount. Heck, i coulda got it for 90 bucks more at letsbuy, who deliver in like 2 days flat with excellent packaging.
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edit: it's probably the seller's fault (suman enterprises, delhi), but i would still hold homeshop18 responsible.
I had ordered my drive on the 19 (last Monday) and received it Tuesday.
The HDD was packed in Bubble wrap and the box was not damaged anywhere. It can in the Homeshop18 tamper proof bag with loads of tape around it (which is ok). I have not really checked the drive for any kind of scratches or anything like that (will do it tonight) Hell i have not even written anything on the drive as yet. Just formatted and kept it aside will write stuff today and will update
The HDD was packed in Bubble wrap and the box was not damaged anywhere. It can in the Homeshop18 tamper proof bag with loads of tape around it (which is ok). I have not really checked the drive for any kind of scratches or anything like that (will do it tonight) Hell i have not even written anything on the drive as yet. Just formatted and kept it aside will write stuff today and will update
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Was yours from suman enterprises too? damn, maybe i should have just returned the damn thing, but i was impatient after waiting for 10 days.
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because the box was pretty damaged, and also appeared opened from the bottom. dunno why they would want to open the drive?
hmm, you could get a soft case maybe. but never use an hdd inside a case which doesn't let the heat out. heat kills hdds faster than anything.
zagg has skins, but that costs almost half the price of the drive itself! Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB Screen Protector | invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG
also: http://www.skinit.com/details.php?act=setDevice&deviceId=2896
hmm, you could get a soft case maybe. but never use an hdd inside a case which doesn't let the heat out. heat kills hdds faster than anything.
zagg has skins, but that costs almost half the price of the drive itself! Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB Screen Protector | invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG
also: http://www.skinit.com/details.php?act=setDevice&deviceId=2896
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