Seagate Takes Over Samsung's HDD for $1.375bn

[Guest]

NOO!!! I was waiting for Samsungs 1TB per platter Hdds... :'C

 

[eddieroolz]

I never liked either Seagate or Samsung hard drives as they both failed on me unreasonably. However, I'm worried about the lack of competitors that may result from this.

 

[wasupmike]

[citation][nom]sykozis[/nom]When was the last time Seagate was actually innovative???[/citation]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3734/seagates-momentus-xt-review-finally-a-good-hybrid-hdd

 

[scazbala86]

[citation][nom]sykozis[/nom]When was the last time Seagate was actually innovative???[/citation]

With the Momentus XT? Its a hard drive ssd hybrid. Its been out about a year now, but that pretty innovative if you ask me.

 

[nebun]

[citation][nom]cadder[/nom]This is unfortunate- Seagate will pull Samsung's quality down to their levels.[/citation]
sad but very true....also, Hitachi's HDDs are much better if you ask me

 

[Guest]

My experience with Samsung HDD - Made in Korea is so far so good, but Made in China is bad. drive fails after 1-2 years. hopefully they will still produce made in korea samsung HDDs.

 

[web11]

I switched to Seagate after a few successive failures with WD drives. I never used Samsung drives too often. Maybe this acquisition will be a good thing.

 

[ares1214]

[citation][nom]sykozis[/nom]When was the last time Seagate was actually innovative???[/citation]
Id actually say that Seagate is the most innovative. They have tried the most new technologies, new platter systems, and Hybrid SSD+HDD drives. Only problem is their incredible lack of quality. But HDD market is boring, all the drives are virtually the same with pricing $5 apart. Im more interested in seeing if this impacts new technology, furthers the Hybrids, or if seagate gets some SSD's. Still though, wont be buying from them if their quality stays as bad as I have experienced.

 

[blader15sk8]

aw man! samsung drives could always be found for the cheapest prices around... almost half the cost of a WD Black but with the same performance. A terrible day indeed.

 

[slabbo]

1.3 billion for Samsung's harddrive division seems like a steal.

 

[JOSHSKORN]

I just bought a damn Samsung hard drive. Been looking for support on it and their pages on it are non-existent. This explains it.

Can I have my free Acronis now, Seagate?

 

[kkiddu]

I don't know the current status, but my Seagate 7200.(8 or 9) 80GB, bought on 13th September 2004 (along with my PC) works perfectly fine.

And so does my two year old WD Elements 320GB.

 

[RobinPanties]

Sounds like a good idea to me, if you're Samsung... they're recognizing that Solid state memory tech is the future, and magnetic disk tech is the past... if they advance memristor tech and similar stuff to where SSD type drives take over, they got out of the magnetic drive business at the right time... then, in the interim, they have a deal worked out with Seagate as their supplier for their systems that may require magnetic storage...

 

[mikem_90]

[citation][nom]scazbala86[/nom]With the Momentus XT? Its a hard drive ssd hybrid. Its been out about a year now, but that pretty innovative if you ask me.[/citation]

And Microsoft was talking about hard drive manufacturers using these back before Windows Vista came out. Its not exactly innovation.

 

[mikem_90]

[citation][nom]borisof007[/nom]People will always have different experiences with different brands. However, a reduction in the competition doesn't ever usually bode well for the consumer in the long run. I say usually, because it's not always true, but right now Seagate's focused on hybrid HDD's: Mostly magnetic with part SSD to help increase speeds.[/citation]

Depends if there are forces that keep the companies competing or not. If they get too cozy and collude, you end up like the memory industry and them being sued for price fixing every 8-12 months.

Consolidation of the industry is not a good thing, it also creates barriers to entry for new companies.

Just remember what consolidation has done for the DSL/Cable market in the US...we used to have widespread choice, now when we actually have a choice (depends on location), its usually Comcast vs AT&T/Verizon (There is some way they lock each other out of each other's areas somehow).

 

[ukgooey]

What are you people doing to your drives!? At one point or other I've used all these manufacturers and have only had one drive ever die on me. It was a Seagate 750Gb HDD when it first came out. And it died cos I was too lax with the cooling.

 

[RabidFace]

I would like to go on record that I have never had a HDD fail on me, EVER. That also includes memory, CPUs, videocards, etc. All my computer builds have been Seagate HDDs, with my last one (few years ago) with Western Digital, had better price/capacity at the time and great reviews. But I don't have the computer anymore, so can't comment on if they are still running or not, but my guess is yes. My builds also did go to a few big name LANs, so they were moved a bit.

But will say, my old Athlon XP 2200+ system at my sisters house is still running strong, with a Seagate 80GB. It's the kids computer, in a little cubbyhole in the desk, not a whole lot of airflow, and has literally been pretty much on 24/7 for the past 6 years, still kickin'.

Everyone has different experiences with different companies. It also does come down to how your product is being handled, how much it's being moved around, how it's packaged, how it was shipped, etc. There are too many factors from FACTORY to HOME to completely pin it on the company. Yes, there are some companies that have bad reputations for failing products. But every company has a failure percentage.

I have loved Sony products (mainly audio, but Sony in general) my entire life because it's a good price/performance and the core of the product seems to outlast the plastic, etc; and that is also how you take care of your stuff.

 

[dallaswits]

IBM drives were always my favorite.....
Then i went over to hitachi...
Now? Screw WD(had a few die one me) AND Seagate(utter trash) Im going solid state (if only this were true, but im not rich enough to afford the size i prefer....)

 

[timmu_india]

Samsung, you are stupid.

 

[rakizzta]

With two companies takin over their competitor..WD takin over Hitachi and now Seagate takin over Samsung..Let's just hope that prices of HDD will not go up and the qualities of their products won't go down.

 

[ukgooey]

What are you people doing to your drives!? At one point or other I've used all these manufacturers and have only had one drive ever die on me. It was a Seagate 750Gb HDD when it first came out. And it died cos I was too lax with the cooling.

 

[ukgooey]

So important I thought I would say it twice!

 

[RabidFace]

Thank you ukgooey

I think you did actually have to say it twice

I just feel the need to completely explain myself, but you kept it short and sweet. Also, yes, I would really like the what people are doing to their drives.

To rub it in with the people that seem to be having all these dying drives, can't remember one time where a computer build was done where I completely worried about static electricity. Can't tell you how many times I have worked on carpet, either in socks or no shoes The biggest no no when dealing with a computer, but still to this day haven't had a component die on me. But it's also how you handle your components.

Grab all computer components from the sides people!

 

[ukgooey]

I do my builds on carpet too! Never had a problem either. I just keep a hand on the case and don't touch the important bits. Like you say, never had a component fail yet (besides the aforementioned Seagate drive which they replaced under guarantee).

 

[popatim]

[citation][nom]cadder[/nom]This is unfortunate- Seagate will pull Samsung's quality down to their levels.[/citation]

I agree. This is sad.