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Shortage of WD Hard Drives
Dear Forum Members I don't know what it's like in the US but here in the UK, and by extension the EU as well, there seem to be a shortage of WD hard drives. In my own particular case I've found t...
Hi again Joseph
Yes, I can see where you're coming from and your initial posting seems logical, as well. However, let me say where I'm coming from, you see I too have recently bought, i.e. in my case commissioned, a new PC but got it built with some slight differences in mind, 1 - SSD for fast boot-ups, 2 - 2TB WD Blue HD for storage and work, 3 - a 2nd 2TB WD Blue HD for storage of applications and data I used under WinXP.
So as you can see, as a home user only, storage is very important for me and so I would believe for any other semi-serious or home-working users. And just an additional thought, working from home in the US should have taken a substantial leap upwards, thanks to covid along with other internal pressures.
Finally, as far as I can find out, a 4TB WD Red Plus HD has fallen in price from £100.00+ to about £77.00 on Amazon UK (prices include sale Tax). WD, on this side of the pond, has had a similar price drop in their HD prices, as well.
In the meantime, I still await the delivery of my 2 x 4TB Red HDs.
UK Bob
Hi Joseph
Just thought you'd like to know, after my last forum posting I got an email from WD about the faulty Blue HD I returned in November, the following is an excerpt:
Please note that an immediate replacement for your Device was not possible at the time as the product you requested is currently at very low stock due to the Global Stock Shortage that we are experiencing, caused by the unusual circumstances we currently live in.
Anyway, and to cut a long story short, the replacement Blue HD arrived today, but surprisingly it was made in Thailand, shipped from the Czech Republic and recertified (I'm guessing) in the UK before finally being delivered to me.
What a journey.
UK Bob
Hey Bob!
That's great news. I have to laugh, because earlier today I was cleaning out a bunch of old boxes from my computer room. Among the boxes was a brand new, unopened 1TB WD Blue drive, and I thought of you! 😁 Glad to hear you're all sorted now!
Take care my friend!Cheers Joseph
UK Bob
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