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A statistical analysis of HDD failure rates by brand
Posted: 22 Jan 2014 00:52
by oRAirwolf
http://blog.backblaze.com/2014/01/21/wh ... uld-i-buy/
An interesting read. It seems as though Hitachi is the way to go if money is not an issue and WD Red is the way to go if it is.
Re: A statistical analysis of HDD failure rates by brand
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:56
by vandy
Funny I just bought 8 Hitachi 4tb coolspin drives for $149.99 a pop, $50 cheaper than WD Reds.
Re: A statistical analysis of HDD failure rates by brand
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:59
by oRAirwolf
vandy wrote:Funny I just bought 8 Hitachi 4tb coolspin drives for $149.99 a pop, $50 cheaper than WD Reds.
Wow, that is a crazy good deal. Where did you get them from for that price?
Re: A statistical analysis of HDD failure rates by brand
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 09:41
by vandy
Its a crazy good deal. I'm in the USA and got them at B&H. Its $151.99 right now
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 ... Drive.html