The product seems a priori very new (a comment posted on this Site, there are still a few days, claimed the opposite. I have not had time to check it out but I will). The manufacturing date (16 March 2010) seems old but can probably be explained by the fact that WD has abandoned the manufacture of these products IDE / PATA.
Just one disappointment: It was said on the website "This is shipped in the manufacturer's original packaging." I thought so have a nice WESTERN DIGITAL box with instructions. That's why I had ordered from Amazon because I could buy a competitor (GB) without box and without notice to also 38.90 only. But only available in BOULOGNE store near PARIS is 25 km away from home, you had to go get him. The game was so not worth the candle.
Small curiosity: when I ordered the product, it remained 4 or 5 in stock which can signify a next shortage. Today it reste15! Is this a "combined" to encourage customers to place their order quickly?
To follow, when I have installed.
