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    QUestion about the 256 SSD drive in the M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by hyperplane, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. hyperplane

    hyperplane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know what the quality of the 256 SSD is in the M15x?
    I notice that some other sites like new egg sell 256 SSD drives for a lot more than the 400$ upgrade that Alienware is asking for. I don't really know the prices so I wanted to know if anyone could provide some info.

    thanks
     
    hyperplane, Nov 18, 2009
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  2. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    well i would get it if i were you, now im trying to upgrade my crappy 250gb that came with my laptop and its not even worth $40. so its a steal for $400
     
    blaster, Nov 18, 2009
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  3. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    i don't know because i don't own a m15x but i guess they use the same like the one on the m17x is a samsung pm800 and is not the best ssd on the market you can get a better one for 650 like ocz ;)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I still think it's a crap shoot with the PB22-J from Dell. My original that died had the old firmware which is useless but the replacement came with the latest firmware on it that supports GC. Feeling lucky? ;)
     
    Mandrake, Nov 18, 2009
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  5. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    hi mandrake can you explain how a ssd dies is loosing performance with the use or just instantly dies :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Nov 18, 2009
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  6. Mihos

    Mihos Notebook Consultant

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    Way to jinx me on that....
     
    Mihos, Nov 18, 2009
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  7. hyperplane

    hyperplane Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do I know which firmware is on it? and which one is the better one?
     
    hyperplane, Nov 18, 2009
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  8. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    It was completely gone. Wasn't even recognized in the bios. It simply failed for whatever reason.

    Latest firmware is VBM19D1Q. You need to have 18C1Q or later. It's printed right on the drive and you can also find it in device manager.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 19, 2009
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