I for one prefer to plunk down the money and not have to wait for my goods.
Then again...since I work for a computer manufacturer...with a sweet employee discount...I'm oh so spoiled
It's the same drive, and has the same warranty, no matter where you buy it. and $DEITY forbid it should be a DOA, wouldn't you rather take it back and exchange it on the spot, than have to ship it back for RMA?