Hi guys,

I’m building my first NAS and I was looking for HDD options. I was looking for buying a used HDD from eBay but I read some posts here recommending avoiding that.

I did some research on Amazon and I have found some interesting offers like this one here

https://www.amazon.ca/Ultrastar-HUS724040ALA640-0F14688-Internal-Enterprise/dp/B0859NQ1RV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=KG18JEJBFMFQ&keywords=hard+drive&qid=1699444106&sprefix=hard+%2Cspecialty-aps%2C83&sr=8-3&srs=17351028011

A 4TB HDD from HGST with a 5 Years of warranty, is it a good deal to go with?

  • stejarn2@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Just read the reviews. 75% positive isn’t exactly great and the 4th review down seems to suggest the 5 year warranty is worth sod all:

    44total feedback in12 months

    5 out of 5 stars

    ok

    By Rhea Blouin on November 8, 2023.

    5 out of 5 stars

    I am pleased with the performance and look forward to buying more in the future.

    By Joseph Gillis on October 31, 2023.

    5 out of 5 stars

    Works well so far. Glad to have the instruction about formatting and finding it on your system.

    By Rusty5639 on October 29, 2023.

    1 out of 5 stars

    Drive failed after a day of use. Amazon support refused to give contact for seller. So much for “5 year warranty by reseller”.

    By MattSolns on October 27, 2023.

    5 out of 5 stars

    shipped on time as described. unit was determined to be defective and was returned. refund was prompt.

    By DsK on October 19, 2023.

    I recently bought an 8TB drive with a 1yr warranty from Amazon Renewed (Amazon US), was impressed when it arrived and plumped for a 10TB with the 5 year warranty, again Amazon renewed (Amazon US). I try to avoid all 3rd party sellers on Amazon where I can as it simplifies things.