B grade..

platypus · 24 Sep 2009 at 08:09

Normally for building a cheap computer to act as a file server I'm happy to buy bgrade parts..but hard drives? Really? Any one know why they're b-grade (damaged packaging or something)?

dl763 · 24 Sep 2009 at 08:28

Possibly warranty replacements, when I worked for competitor, warranty replaced hard drives had less warranty and were probably refurbs.

MeatLoaf · 24 Sep 2009 at 08:31

A couple of my hard drives were bgrade, and both had pretty much full 2-3 year warranties with WD. They also looked as if they were brand new

platypus · 24 Sep 2009 at 09:24

Hmm ok, I'm just a bit sceptical as I want to store data on them. But there are a few at a very nice price..

SMAndy · 24 Sep 2009 at 13:56

B-grade could be anything from just an opened/damaged package (most HDD's are oem anyway... just an anti static bag, covered in bubble wrap) so i doubt its that. Could be a refurb, or a return for someone that bought the wrong one, not supported by their system, or other things...

If its a refurb, then it'll have been tested, so you shouldn't need to worry. B-grade stuff gives a good price difference sometimes. Totally worth it if its not critical!