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We are digital librarians. Among us are represented the various reasons to keep data -- legal requirements, competitive requirements, uncertainty of permanence of cloud services, distaste for transmitting your data externally (e.g. government or corporate espionage), cultural and familial archivists, internet collapse preppers, and people who do it themselves so they're sure it's done right. Everyone has their reasons for curating the data they have decided to keep (either forever or For A Damn Long Time (tm) ). Along the way we have sought out like-minded individuals to exchange strategies, war stories, and cautionary tales of failures.

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$230 - WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive (www.amazon.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Bruceshadow@alien.top to c/datahoarder@selfhosted.forum

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[–] Bruceshadow@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I know it's a bit late to post, so sorry if it's a repeat.

[–] iamofnohelp@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

$200 at Best Buy - or something similar --

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-easystore-18tb-external-usb-3-0-hard-drive-black/6427995.p?skuId=6427995

[–] Bruceshadow@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

out of stock :(

[–] Nofilternern@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

i've been eyeing this drive for a while, great price for 18TB! gonna snag one for my hoard, thanks for sharing!

[–] fishpug@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've heard mixed reviews about these drives and errors. Are those unfounded?

[–] Bruceshadow@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

there is no guarantee whats in it, but if it's the WD Ultrastar DC HC550, then they are fine. I've never used these 'as is' just shucked.

[–] MrRackenFracken@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Also, there's a 10% coupon from WD for first-time buyers.