Which SSD is used for 256GB Encrypted Mobility SSD in E4300?

Just picked up a (seemingly) great deal on an E4300 from the Outlet with a 256GB Encrypted Mobility SSD for about $1100, and wondered which SSD actually comes with it? I'm hoping it's at least a 2nd Generation Samsung and not some old 1st Gen Samsung that's slow as molasses!

Anyone get one already???

Thanks.

Update: My electronic packing list shows "Module,Solid State Drive,256 2.5,#1,Full Disk Encryption PM800". The PM800 is the newer generation, right?

 

The PM800 is the new Samsung SSD. Details are here. Thanks for the heads-up - I didn't know it existed. I've got the Samsung PB22-J which provides a good blend of performance and power efficiency.

You've done well to scoop an E4300 with any 256GB SSD for $1100 and getting the PM800 is a bonus.

John

 

What about the 128GB SSD's? What does Dell use?
I have a 64GB that came with my E6500 and it's "slow as molasses" so don't want to get burned while buying a new one.

 

Device Manager should show a make and model number for the SSD. What are these?

John

 

I had heard that 256GB drives were, for sure, PM800's, I just wasn't sure because it came from the Outlet and it's "age" is really unknown. 128GB's can definitely be older, slower models (I had an Adamo with 128GB that had the slower Samsung), but if you are talking about purchasing a new computer with a 128GB SSD, then more than likely it will be the newer 2nd gen model.

You always have 21 days to return anything you aren't happy with.

 

Yes, I thought so too. Configuring an identical new E4300 came to $2282 ($2709 regular price). So I can't complain too much!

 

Samsung's controller sucks. Do some research, even on the newer models. But at 1100 for the whole laptop with the SSD it's a steal. You should sell your SSD and then buy an Intel one.

a 160GB Intel Gen2 cost only like 500 to 600Max and it's the fastest SSD out there. Even OCZ Vertex 2 loses to it in read speeds.

(Yeah OCZ Vertex 2 has 250MBps write but the only way you're gonna see the difference if you're transferring files over a gigabit network or eSata. The read speed of USB, firewire, DVD/Bluray all can't even come close to the write speed, so it's a waste)

 

I have done research. I even own a Samsung PM800 in my Dell 1640. So, I'm no stranger to the PM800 series. I think you were either born with a silver spoon or aren't clear on the definition of "sucks". The Samsung controller is FAR from sucking. JMicron sucks. Intel and Indilinx are the best. 2nd gen Samsung is a very good 3rd place. For the cost difference (better deals to be had in the Samsung controllers), I'm perfectly happy with the speed of the Samsung-based SSD, especially when looking back at traditional hard drives!

 

Hi, your 64 Gb, is it PB-22 or previous gen MLC? When have you bought it?
And what do you mean by saying it to be slow?
I want to buy the new Latitude Z600 and I'm hesitating if I should pay extra 600 for 256 Gb with encryption (that I don't realy need) or 64 Gb will be good enough for the system storage.