Seagate Barracuda Green 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive for $59.99 + free shipping
A unique 5900-RPM speed delivers the fastest-performance eco friendly drive available.
Seagate SmartAlign technology allows you to get all the benefits of the new Advanced Format 4K sector standard without any hassle–no utilities, no extra steps.
Low power consumption combined with leadership in the use of environmental compliance materials means you don't have to sacrifice environmental stewardship for performance.
Cool, quiet operation
At 5900 RPM, this wouldn't be the ideal boot drive, but this would be great for file storage. The price is pretty hard to beat too! If I didn't already have an extra 1TB drive lying around, I'd buy one.
they also have a 1.5TB 7200rpm for $80 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148337
I've had three of these die within six months of installation, two I purchased and one was a replacement for the first one that died. Is it just me or are these crap? Never had a problem with WD.
Personally a little iffy about buying Seagates.
But they are fast for an "eco" drive (it's 5900rpm, as opposed to normal 5400rpm), and they are competitively priced.
Keep in mind of its middling reliability (don't knock it around, and keep it well ventilated) and its 1-year warranty (I figure that's where they got the cost savings from).
Bought one. I'll just use these for some temporary fixes.

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