Why are they so expensive in the US? I can pick one up locally for just under $100 in any computer shop, some places even list them as low as $95.
The 2TB model goes for $190 here in most shops, some are a few bucks cheaper.
Edit: Sorry, just realised it was Canadian Dollars, so same price as here for the 1TB ones. The 2TB is about C$15 cheaper here though.
Let us know how you get on with them though, as I'm considering getting one to dump my games on as well. Still cagey about QLC though...
At least Intel gives a 5 year warranty, which hopefully means something.
It's lucky you have a Japanese ManualInside™