Have WD discontinued external desktop drives in the UK?

No, Western Digital (WD) has not discontinued their external desktop hard drives in the UK. While some models may be out of stock on the official WD UK store, these drives are still available through various UK retailers.

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Availability of WD External Desktop Drives in the UK

WD's external desktop hard drives, such as the WD Elements and WD My Book series, continue to be sold by several UK retailers:

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Currys: Offers a range of WD Elements desktop drives, including 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, and 14TB models. Some higher-capacity models like the 22TB versions may be temporarily out of stock.

Argos: Stocks WD Elements desktop drives in capacities such as 8TB and 18TB.

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Overclockers UK: Lists the WD Elements 4TB desktop model, among others.

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Stone Group: Sells the WD Elements 6TB desktop drive.

Converge UK: Offers the WD Elements 14TB desktop drive.

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HDEW Cameras: Provides the WD Elements 6TB desktop drive.

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It's worth noting that while the official WD UK store may show certain models as out of stock, this doesn't indicate a discontinuation. Availability can vary across different retailers, and stock levels may fluctuate due to demand.

If you're looking for a specific model or capacity, checking with multiple retailers or setting up stock alerts where available can help you find the desired product.