If you happen to own a 1TB or 500GB Seagate Barracuda hard drive, you’re most likely familiar with the firmware error at boot. So, naturally, what people will do is download the latest firmware update from Seagate to fix the problem.

The only problem with that is that when applied it seems to be bricking the 500GB versions of the drive.

Seagate is very aware of this issue, has taken down the update and is investigating it currently. And I’m quite certain a fix for it will be posted in short order.

See source link below for more information on what’s happening (this is really upsetting a lot of people for obvious reasons).

[Source: Channel Register]

As with all technology, it gets cheaper over time. Now you get the (currently) monster-sized 1TB hard drive you wanted for a price that’s right.

Up until very recently 1TB drives had a stubborn price point but 3 have managed to bust the $200 mark.

All 3 drives listed here are SATA 3.0Gb/s.

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS
Price: $199.99

Western Digital Caviar GP WD10EACS
Price: $189.99

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD103UJ
Price: $179.99

To note: The Samsung and the Seagate currently have a free 3-day shipping promotion going on so you can save a few extra bucks.

What makes the Seagate the highest price of the lot? A 5-year limited warranty including parts and labor.

And to think.. I remember when 1GB was huge. Man, I’m gettin’ old.