2.5 TB HDD of "the most affordable" approaches 6000 yen, 2 TB is in the early 5,000 yen range

On behalf of the 2 TB model HDD which kept the seat of "the most affordable HDD" the unit price per 1 GB is the cheapest,2.5 TB model HDD jumped to the top in JulyHowever, it became clear that the price drop continued further.

Price .com - WESTERN DIGITAL WD25EZRX [2.5TB SATA600] Compare Prices

According to the major price information site "price.com", as of 13:15 on October 2, 2011, Western Digital 2.5TB model HDD "WD25EZRS" is sold at 6172 yen (unit price per 1GB is 2.47 yen) As a result, as of July 18th, the selling price is 6780 yen (unit price per 1GB is 2.71 yen) and it is falling by about 10%.

Price variation graph. Although it repeats the wave of ... falling after finely rise, basically it seems to be falling trend.


Unlike the 2.5 TB and 3 TB models that can not be used depending on hardware, for 2 TB model HDDs that have high demand because they can be used on many personal computers,Western Digital made "WD 20 EARX" is 5372 yen (unit price per 1 GB is 2.69 yen)It is sold inApproximately the end of February 2009 when you first saw it in the countryCompared with the price, the price is about one seventh.