What hard drive purchase makes sense today, Sept. 2021?
For me, it is 18TB Seagate Exos, w 5yr warranty. Amazon $400. ($22/tb)
Shucked drives? Currently I am seeing no bargains. Back in July Aug. 2021 Costco had Seagate 8TB for for $130 ($16/tb). Now everywhere seems to be $170 ($21/tb). No warranty when shucked.
Internal w 2 to 3 yr warranty: Also currently 8TB for $170 ($21/tb).
Why do I prefer to pay $22/tb for an 18TB vs waiting for an 8TB sa