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Found this. I am sure it is all well studied elsewhere, but it looks like a free manufacturer 2 year warranty is worth looking for:
http://blog.backblaze.com/2013/11/12/how-long-do-disk-drives-last/
The above is a general assessment of drive life expectancy, but the next one is by manufacturer:
http://blog.backblaze.com/2014/01/21/what-hard-drive-should-i-buy/
Thinks: When was the Foxsat HDR released, and should I be thinking about replacing its drive?
http://blog.backblaze.com/2013/11/12/how-long-do-disk-drives-last/
The above is a general assessment of drive life expectancy, but the next one is by manufacturer:
http://blog.backblaze.com/2014/01/21/what-hard-drive-should-i-buy/
Thinks: When was the Foxsat HDR released, and should I be thinking about replacing its drive?