Display of Lights on Case I just bought this drive (2/23/10) and there are only 14 dots of light in a fairly flat pattern on the case instead of the many, many lights in a semi circular pattern like the pictures I have seen for this drive. Has anyone else experienced this and possibly know what it means (newer model perhaps)? Thanks. Display of Lights on Case I just bought this drive (2/23/10) and there are only 14 dots of light in a fairly flat pattern on the case instead of the many, many lights in a semi circular pattern... » Read More Display of Lights on Case I just bought this drive (2/23/10) and there are only 14 dots of light in a fairly flat pattern on the case instead of the many, many lights in a semi circular pattern like the pictures I have seen for this drive. Has anyone else experienced this and possibly know what it means (newer model perhaps)? Thanks. « Show Less
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Good idea checking it locally. Looks like the smaller drives get the added perks (larger selection of colors and, now, cooler pattern of lights). I liked the price too (and the free docking station) so I guess I will keep mine. Thanks all.
360947
I have the same problem. I bought the silver 500G (2/13/10) whose LED lights were totally different from the picture of product! then I googled this "new" one. nothing showed up excepted this discussion. Furthermore the official site has never showed this kinda model. What happened?! I got a fake one?
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I went to Staples to find out. All their 500GB have the same new light pattern, so it's definitely not fake (why would Amazon sell fake stuff?). At Staples, the smaller drives have the older light pattern. I like the old one better, but this new one is not that bad so I decided to keep it, since I got it at a really good price.
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I don't know if you guys realize the package of which the new one's light pattern is covered by a piece of paper compared to the old one's light pattern showing clearly. Do you guys think it means something? although it is absolutely genuine and it is not that bad, I feel not so good for this unannounced change. Actually, the old light pattern 500G does exist, but its box is using entirely plastic packing just like the special edition version. Both of them are sold in my local bestbuy store, so I can compare them head to head. In addition, the new one's bottom and sides are plastic, but for the old version only the sides are plastic. It looks like I did too much researches, but just for fun. XD I don't know if you guys realize the package of which the new one's light pattern is covered by a piece of paper compared to the old one's light pattern showing clearly. Do you guys think it means something? although it is absolutely genuine and it is not that bad, I feel not so good for this unannounced change. Actually, the old light pattern 500G does exist, but its box is using entirely plastic packing just like the special edition version. Both of them are sold in my local bestbuy store, so I can compare them head to head. In addition, the new one's bottom and sides are plastic, but for... » Read More I don't know if you guys realize the package of which the new one's light pattern is covered by a piece of paper compared to the old one's light pattern showing clearly. Do you guys think it means something? although it is absolutely genuine and it is not that bad, I feel not so good for this unannounced change. Actually, the old light pattern 500G does exist, but its box is using entirely plastic packing just like the special edition version. Both of them are sold in my local bestbuy store, so I can compare them head to head. In addition, the new one's bottom and sides are plastic, but for the old version only the sides are plastic. It looks like I did too much researches, but just for fun. XD « Show Less
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I just got my 500gb silver hard drive in today (2/26/10) and I have the same one with less dots as well! I don't really like how this one looks...
360950
By the way, I also checked Seagate's website and they have no pictures of their 500gb with the new light pattern, which I find odd because if anyone's going to have the most up-to-date pictures of their products, it should be them.
360951
I got 500mb today and it's one with less dots. In the case it says 'Ultra-Portable Drive' instead of just 'Portable Drive'.
360952
Measure and weigh your drive. The one I received is smaller on all three measurements and weighs 5.35oz, so it is also lighter. I emailed AMZN and asked about the differences between what I received and what is pictured. For some reason they sent me another drive and never answered my question. Received it today and it is exactly like the first one that I received. I will email AMZN again.
232767
Solid yellow light means the battery is charging. I think the other indicators going off after a minute or two is "normal" operation. Mine does the same thing. I would kind of like the information display to stay illuminated. But you can always "refresh" it by pressing the left most button. I'd prefer I didn't have to walk around the car to do so.
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I bought one of these a few weeks ago. I like it a lot. The Lite-on site is :http://us.liteonit.com/us/dvd-internal/item/internal/ihas224It looks like ALERATEC handles the sales/shipping for Amazon, here is the shipping information:Shipment Details Lite-On iHAS 224 LightScribe 24x SATA DVD +/-RW (+/-R DL) Dual / Double Layer Internal Drive Sold by Aleratec $104.99 Item Subtotal: $104.99 Shipping & Handling: $9.29 Free shipping: -$9.29 Total Before Tax: $104.99 Shipment Total: $104.99 Paid by Visa: $104.99 Charlie I bought one of these a few weeks ago. I like it a lot. The Lite-on site is :http://us.liteonit.com/us/dvd-internal/item/internal/ihas224It looks like ALERATEC handles the sales/shipping for Amazon, here is the shipping information:Shipment Details Lite-On iHAS 224 LightScribe 24x SATA DVD +/-RW (+/-R DL) Dual / Double Layer Internal Drive Sold by Aleratec $104.99 Item Subtotal: $104.99 Shipping & Handling: $9.29 Free shipping: -$9.29 Total Before Tax: $104.99 Shipment Total: $104.99... » Read More I bought one of these a few weeks ago. I like it a lot. The Lite-on site is :http://us.liteonit.com/us/dvd-internal/item/internal/ihas224It looks like ALERATEC handles the sales/shipping for Amazon, here is the shipping information:Shipment Details Lite-On iHAS 224 LightScribe 24x SATA DVD +/-RW (+/-R DL) Dual / Double Layer Internal Drive Sold by Aleratec $104.99 Item Subtotal: $104.99 Shipping & Handling: $9.29 Free shipping: -$9.29 Total Before Tax: $104.99 Shipment Total: $104.99 Paid by Visa: $104.99 Charlie « Show Less
535641
It's the way these hard drives have been shown for years. The drives are closed and should never be opened. The picture is to show you what they look like inside.
300348
They never show the back cover of the drive in the photos - no wonder there is so much confusion. Open the drive and the warranty is void. They shipped SEALED from the atmosphere, be sure of that.
1191953
There are no led's with the case you'll hub to install those yourself if you want them. The hdd light is white. This is a great case. There is plenty of space for whatever you're looking to build.
1392537
I need to swap the print circuit board, since PC cannot detect this drive any more. I have tons of data on this drive that needs retrieval. So I placed another order again. Hope I will get exact model as I bought in Nov, 2010. The model I received last time is also WD20EARS-00MVWB0. Can someone report what's their model number now, if they bought it recently? Thank you. I will report mine once I get it on Monday.
366125
Upon reading some of the reviews one guy stated:" The updated units "second gen" have a purple dot on the back, whereas the older ones have no dot. That's how you can see if yours are of the old design."I assume he means a puple dot on the back of the actual unit.This makes me feel very uneasy as mine does not have the purple dot... gah, heres to hoping.
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The LED in the front is pretty damn bright by itself as you can see in the pic taken at broad daylight (ignore my horrible cable management). https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1538672_10153763557600501_1188223533_n.jpg HOWEVER, once the case is closed, because of the double layer black meshing in the front, the brightness is reduced to a soothing blue. Even at night you can't see it with your eyes closed pressed against the case. lol
505084
Did you turn it on? Is it fully plugged into the drive? I had an issue with an older ISA/EISA drive not getting fully plugged in. If you are using one of the 3.5" drives you need to check to verify that it is powering up. No power means it is not working. If you hear the drive power up (you can hear it spin up) and it is fully connected is it making any other sounds like clicking? If so the drive itself may be dead. There are several tricks to try if that is the case but without more details of the issue I can't help much more.
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I too have 2 extra lights, the ones with 12 led bulbs. I used 2 for the license plate lights, 1 for cargo area, 1 for globe light, and 2 map lights. Very bright, makes finding things in your truck at night a thing of the past. I noticed that the rear globe light has a very small amount of light coming off it when the vehicle is off; any ideas? I've had them in my xterra now for about 1 year, still going strong.
457110
nope, your drive should be fine. These used to be shown as being OEM (NOT Retail packaging) shipped drives, but I don't see that now. So, if you were expecting a retail box, then return it; otherwise there are no differences.
373581
Sounds like it may be defective, mine has a faint light when it is working. Check to see if files are transferring.
1651663
You call get and RMA and send it to buffalo. I have 4 and 2 failed. Sent one in and 1 they lost it. the other one the "case was opnened" so warranty is void. Hope you have better luck. Waiting for #3 and #4 to fail. I took the drive out of #2 and it works fine.
218670
Not sure why the photos show the internal workings - the hard drive (and any I've ordered) come enclosed. You do not open it unless you are trying to physically destroy the discs... Those photos are stock photos - I did not post them.
366126
Upon reading some of the reviews one guy stated: " The updated units "second gen" have a purple dot on the back, whereas the older ones have no dot. That's how you can see if yours are of the old design." I assume he means a puple dot on the back of the actual unit. This makes me feel very uneasy as mine does not have the purple dot... gah, heres to hoping.
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Yes, there is one behind the thumb slide. It actually slowly glows brighter and then dimmer, then reacts to activity on the drive with a small light show.