Seagate Showcase 500 GB USB 2.0 DVR drops to $135.91 at Amazon

Down $17.12 from the usual price.

Seagate Showcase 500 GB USB 2.0 DVR drops to $135.91 - save $17.12. That puts it $17 under its 30-day average of $153.03, making this one of the better openings on an external drive built specifically for your cable box or media center.

THE DEAL

Seagate Showcase 500 GB USB 2.0 DVR

$135.91 (was $153.03) - Save $17.12 (11% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $135.91, below its 30-day average of $153.03. The 90-day average sits at $148.58, and the 180-day average is $141.50, so this price lands on the low end of what this drive typically commands. The all-time low is $132.25, meaning this is within a few dollars of the floor.

What You're Getting

The Seagate Showcase is a dedicated DVR storage expander that adds up to 200 hours of HD or 1,000 hours of standard-definition recording space to your cable or satellite box. It runs quietly, which matters when it sits next to your TV in a living room or bedroom. The drive connects via USB 2.0 or eSATA depending on the model you pick, and Seagate targets it squarely at DVR and media center applications, multimedia hard drive recorders, karaoke and audio jukeboxes, and home theater PCs.

Who This Is For

This is for anyone whose cable or satellite DVR is constantly nagging about storage being full. If you record multiple shows a week or keep a library of movies and events, 500 GB of dedicated expansion is a cheap fix compared to upgrading your whole box.

Skip it if you need portable storage for a laptop or general-purpose external backup -- this drive is purpose-built for DVR duty and optimized for always-on media center use.

Final Verdict

At $135.91. This is within striking distance of the lowest price ever recorded for the Seagate Showcase. If your DVR is running out of room and you want a quiet, reliable add-on that just works. This is the price to grab one.