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    Help me find an SSD for my Dell XPS 1340

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by tranquility007, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. tranquility007

    tranquility007 Newbie

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    My XPS 1340 from '09 is running on a failing HDD (the WD 500 GB) so I need a new one. I figure I might as well upgrade to an SSD while I'm at it.

    Problem is I don't know much about laptop hardware, so I'm not sure which fits and which are quality etc.

    I need something in the 128-256GB range.

    If anybody can assist me, I'd be grateful.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    tranquility007, Jan 6, 2013
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Get a Samsung 830/840.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 6, 2013
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    desone Notebook Guru

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    I bought a Liteon 256gb for $150AU for my M1730. Liteon are made by Phillips and are relatively new to the ssd market. They use a Marvel controller and Toshiba memory chips. They certainally boot up much faster than a conventional hard drive. As a second drive I installed a Seagate 750gb hybrid drive.
     
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    tranquility007 Newbie

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    Thanks Commander Wolf and desone.

    I was thinking more in terms of which actually physically fit? I take it there's a difference between desktop and laptop SSD's?
     
    tranquility007, Jan 7, 2013
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    I'm in Denmark, so my options apparently are limited as to the range of products I can order. I've settled on a Corsair Force GS, so here's to hoping that'll work out.
     
    tranquility007, Jan 7, 2013
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