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    SSD choice.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Tsukurimashou, Jun 20, 2011.

  1. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I know you'll tell me I'm not on the good forum but in fact I am, I ordered my M14x via HIDevolution with a Vertex 2 SSD, the 1st one was defective, so they replaced it (they didn't sent me the laptop because they test it before shipping) but the 2nd was defective too, they say that all Vertex 2 have issue with Alienware laptop so they ask me to choose another one, I have the choice between m300, m4 and intel 510 series.
    If I'm right they are all SATA III, will they work in SATA III?
    Since I already paid 180$ for Vertex 2 120GB, I just have to pay the difference, so +25$ for the m300 120GB, +85$ for the m4 and +190$ for intel.
    What do you think? Please give me a fast reply. Thanks in advance!
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 20, 2011
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    TigerBlood Notebook Guru

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    Yeah Crucial M4 and the intel 510 series are the second best in performance under the Vertex OCZ ssd's. The M4 is faster than the 510 sereis, and the 510 is better when it comes to compatibility. Both are good choices, and will save you more battery life than the vertex. Vertex actually steal battery life since they are the most powerful SSD on the market. SSD's are supposed to save battery life, not take it.
    check this site it will help you find what you are looking for. check the boxes and press comparison at the bottom to get results of what you are looking for. This site has helped me in my decisions.
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    TigerBlood, Jun 20, 2011
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    namaiki, Jun 20, 2011
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  4. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    By "will they work in SATA III" I was talking about the M14x, because it have a lot of issues with SATA III...
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 21, 2011
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    Not with the new firmware update for them...people have no problems now with the crucial m4, it was fixed.
     
    Bbishop93, Jun 21, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Oops... Yeah, but I wouldn't recommend the M4 (nor Intel 510) over the C300 if it's going to cost more.
     
    namaiki, Jun 21, 2011
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