Re: [gentoo-user] smartctrl drive error @60%

Helmut Jarausch <jarausch@××××××××××××××××.de> wrote:

> On 06/25/2014 12:55:08 PM, thegeezer wrote:
> > On 06/25/2014 11:05 AM, Dale wrote:
> > >
> > > I got a drive picked out at Newegg.  $$$$$$$$
> > >
> > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148844
> >
> > slightly offtopic - i notice that the drive has a 2year limited
> > warranty
> >
> > has anyone managed to get anything from hard drive warranties ?
>
> I always buy enterprise editions which have a warranty of 5 years.
> I had several drives which got replaced after 3-5 years.
> Furthermore, I have the "feeling" that enterprise editions have been
> tested more strictly.
> I know they are much more expensive but I even take these for my private
> machine.

And lately the warranty is just one year.

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