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Radio Enginerd

07-21-08, 09:18 AM

Mike Bertelson

07-21-08, 09:34 AM

So I was at my local big box store this weekend and I found a 750GB Seagate Free Agent Pro (Firewire 400/eSATA/USB 2) for $149.99. Seems like an insane deal.

I'm thinking about getting one on my lunch break. I know FAP's don't work on HR21-700's but what about the HR20-700?
I had no problems with the 750GB FAP on my HR20-700 last year.

It installed the first time and ran for a couple of months before I moved it to another HR.

You should have no problems.

Mike

Radio Enginerd

07-21-08, 09:43 AM

I had no problems with the 750gb FAP on my HR20-700 last year.

It installed the first time and ran for a couple of months before I moved it to another HR.

You should have no problems.

MikeDoes that deal sound pretty sweet to you?

mbuser

07-21-08, 09:45 AM

That's a great price, and you should jump on it. I have one and have had zero problems with it. Be sure you get a good cable for it though, the FAP doesn't include an ESATA cable.

GregLee

07-21-08, 09:52 AM

I got one for my HR20-700 in December. No problems.

schneid

07-21-08, 12:02 PM

I think I've read FAPs have issues with HR21s. So if your HR20-700 croaks and they replace it with an HR21, you may end up with an expensive bookend.

I'd look for one that is compatible with all the boxes including Dish in case you change providers.

cygnusloop

07-21-08, 03:35 PM

That's a good deal, RE.

True that it won't work with an HR21, but if that happens, I'm sure you can find a use for the drive elsewhere.

Besides, by the time that happens, 1.5 terabyte drives will probably cost about 19 cents.
;)

Mike Bertelson

07-22-08, 06:05 AM

Does that deal sound pretty sweet to you?
Sounds good to me. IIRC, I paid $199 last fall.

However, it makes me wonder how low the 1TB drive cost might be... :scratchin

Mike

schneid

07-22-08, 07:32 AM

1TB enclosed drives are hovering around $200.