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.
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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...
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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.
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I got 500mb today and it's one with less dots. In the case it says 'Ultra-Portable Drive' instead of just 'Portable Drive'.
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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.
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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.
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Sorry, never noticed. The eyes do light up when the flash drive is inserted, but never checked to see if it blinks.
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No. In fact, the meaning of "LEDs" are just two green light ball in the "GN Drive" unit. And just only OO and OOQ[T] have "LED".
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I'm using the drive for my HTPC and have had no problems (pretty constant use rather than the on and off cycle that is probable for a backup drive). I've had issues in the past with drives getting hot (although I've never seen one fail... their lives were probably shortened, but that is hard to tell...), but haven't really noticed that on this drive.In most cases it will probably depend upon how you use it. Mine is placed in the open and not surrounded by much (a few cables is all), if it were placed in an enclosed space then heat might be an issue, otherwise, it shouldn't be.I hope this provided some useful information. I'm using the drive for my HTPC and have had no problems (pretty constant use rather than the on and off cycle that is probable for a backup drive). I've had issues in the past with drives getting hot (although I've never seen one fail... their lives were probably shortened, but that is hard to tell...), but haven't really noticed that on this drive.In most cases it will probably depend upon how you use it. Mine is placed in the open and not surrounded by much (a few cables is all), if it were placed in an enclosed space then heat might be an issue, otherwise, it shouldn't... » Read More I'm using the drive for my HTPC and have had no problems (pretty constant use rather than the on and off cycle that is probable for a backup drive). I've had issues in the past with drives getting hot (although I've never seen one fail... their lives were probably shortened, but that is hard to tell...), but haven't really noticed that on this drive.In most cases it will probably depend upon how you use it. Mine is placed in the open and not surrounded by much (a few cables is all), if it were placed in an enclosed space then heat might be an issue, otherwise, it shouldn't be.I hope this provided some useful information. « Show Less
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this is a complete covered drive. you don't get what they show in the picture. I have no idea why they show harddrives this way..
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I plugged mine in and did get a light, but the drive was never recognized by my computer. I suspect the problem is the disk drive.
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The picture is often used to depict a Hard Drive. The drive I received was in a normal case and it is working fine. NOTE: do not attempt to open the drive to see the inards - that would void your warrenty and could make the drive unusable.
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I agree. in the store the LED versions were not as crisp/bright and the colors were goofy. This was the same in 2 Best Buy stores and Circuit City stores. I currently have the bulb model but am experiencing noise from the color wheel. This would not happen with the LED version. I called Samsung to see if they planned on releasing a new 56 in LED and the girl was clueless, yawned on the phone and was of no help. I emailed Samsung and no response. I am not very impressed with that co so far.
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It's a typo on Amazon. The drive is SATA III. Hardly any drive are SATA III anymore. Click here -&gt; http://www.wdc.com/global/products/specs/?driveID=1049&language=1
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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
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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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Sounds like it may be defective, mine has a faint light when it is working. Check to see if files are transferring.
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I ordered three from three sellers, even though the listing said the driver was included none came with any disk. I ordered three of these from three sellers as a test, two turned out to be the same seller, same return ID and shipper and item, but one was different and the unit I received though it looked the same, same case and sticker, had a different gold connector and a different PID. So it did not work on the linux environment I needed it to. All sold on the same Amazon page! This is not right and Amazon has too low a standards of integrity for me. As do the Chinese sellers who sell "about the same" items on the same Amazon page. That's not right! I ordered three from three sellers, even though the listing said the driver was included none came with any disk. I ordered three of these from three sellers as a test, two turned out to be the same seller, same return ID and shipper and item, but one was different and the unit I received though it looked the same, same case and sticker, had a different gold connector and a different PID. So it did not work on the linux environment I needed it to. All sold on the same Amazon page! This is not right and Amazon has too low a standards of integrity for me. As do the Chinese sellers who... » Read More I ordered three from three sellers, even though the listing said the driver was included none came with any disk. I ordered three of these from three sellers as a test, two turned out to be the same seller, same return ID and shipper and item, but one was different and the unit I received though it looked the same, same case and sticker, had a different gold connector and a different PID. So it did not work on the linux environment I needed it to. All sold on the same Amazon page! This is not right and Amazon has too low a standards of integrity for me. As do the Chinese sellers who sell "about the same" items on the same Amazon page. That's not right! « Show Less
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My drive arrived the same way and i can tell you that there was no problems with it. It was still in good condition and works perfectly fine. Hope this helped.
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.)It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?)But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-)Brian Newberry
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First, HOWEVER you use your hard drive, it is spinning incredibly fast and likely to be housing a lot of your important data. It should be treated with RESPECT and placed where it CANNOT easily be bumped, knocked over, stepped on, or even be subject to significant vibration. Posts like yours make me wonder how many user complaints of drives failing are due to abuse. That being said: In my experience, I'd strongly advise you to consistently use the drive in the SAME orientation whenever you use it. So if you want to lay it on its side, fine. But do so from the first time you use it, and ALWAYS do that. These modern USB drives now run under some intense conditions, often with no fans, etc. No sense placing extra stress on them or their bearings, drive heads, etc. by running them both horizonally and vertically. (Such drives are just "ordinary" internal hard drives placed in cases with a USB interface to make them convenient to access externally, and make them portable. Such drives are placed in ordinary PC's in whatever orientation is convenient for the manufacturer -- most often horizontally ("on their side"), FWIW. (I've been fooling with PC's since IBM first came out with the standard IBM DOS PC in '82, and used seemingly innumerable hard drives in many configurations, as I was a "data geek" so I have some idea what I'm talking about here).