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    SSD for m1730

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Phantom1016, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. Phantom1016

    Phantom1016 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know the topic's been brought up before, but the most recent one I could find was from early summer. Just seeing if anyone had any new insight on some good SSD deals for the holiday time. Looking to get a ~250GB SSD and a bigger (500GB-1TB) HDD. I'm probably going for a WD Scorpio Black HDD, but I have no idea about the SSD. Any recommendations? Trying to spend around $500, but saving money is always good if there's a good deal to be had.
     
    Phantom1016, Nov 22, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You can find brand new Samsung 470 series 256 GB SSD for ~280 on Ebay, brand new, buy it now. Used PM800 are around the same price and the 470 outperforms out.

    You can also get a 300 GB Intel 320 series SSD for ~530 on Newegg.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 22, 2011
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    Sam_A_1992 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a crucial m4 and honestly think its the best ssd out there right now.
     
    Sam_A_1992, Nov 23, 2011
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