Smart Drive 2002c in the UK

Fat_bloater_dave · Post by **Fat_bloater_dave** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:27 am

Does anyone know of where to get one of these in the UK?

Flexo · Post by **Flexo** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:27 am

I tried getting one of these back in september, emailed KustomPCS and QuietPC.com to see if they had any plans to order some, but they were happy with the harddrive silencers they already had. It seems they are only available in the US and Japan, not anywhere in Europe.

Settled for the Scythe Silent box instead from Quiet PC.com. Can't here anything from my SP120 200gb now even with case open and my ear right up to the Box. Temperatures inside do climb over a long period but never go over 41C. My only complaint are the heat pads that stick on the aluminium heatlane. They're a bit flimsy + I think something else could do a better job of conducting the heat. Might look for something else to replace them if I get round to it.

Hope that helps.

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NoizEnvader · Post by **NoizEnvader** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:18 am

I'm in the same boat as you. Can't get the "SMART DRIVE 2002 Copper" in South Africa and no online retailer that I've tried, accept paypal from/or ship to South Africa. The suppliers here are also not very interested in importing silent components. I'm thinking that my only option is to ask someone from SPCR (with PayPal account) to buy me one and send it via DHL.

Fat_bloater_dave · Post by **Fat_bloater_dave** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:54 am

Thanks to you both, im gonna try and get hold of another drive quiter anoying as it is.

the.dazzler · Post by **the.dazzler** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:55 am

Hi there Fat_bloater_dave - I'm also in the UK.

I have e-mailed the Japanese company that makes the 2002C a few months ago but haven't received a reply.

Archeon in another thread pointed out that http://www.siliconacoustics.com/driven.html ship worldwide. This would make it $100 for one and $180 for two to the UK. There would also be customs charges on top.

I haven't bought any yet because of the price but I'm also not yet ready to compromise and buy any other product because the 2002C does stand out as the best.

What we need is a UK distributor.

Al · Post by Al » Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:16 am

Perhaps if we raised enough support from SPCR members in the UK we could petition QuietPC or KustomPCs or even (dare I say it) Overclockers.co.uk? My name would certainly be on the list.

Al

*EDIT* Just found Flexo's original post on the QuietPC forum - not a single reply! Perhaps a more coordinated approach is required...

Archeon · Post by **Archeon** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:55 pm

the.dazzler wrote: What we need is a UK distributor.

I agree. I don't understand why no distributor in Europe has interest in this product. I think it's already been proven enough now that there is a market for this stuff. Don't they understand that silence enthusiasts are true freaks that are willing to pay a price premium (within reason) for their hardware?