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    Best Price Performance Stand-Alone 64 GB SSD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Prince_Phoenix, Sep 19, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    So which one is it? I'm looking to swap out my 80 GB 7200 RPM Drive. Looking for something under $400. Not sure I'll get anything?
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Sep 19, 2008
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  2. miro_gt

    miro_gt Notebook Deity

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    Intel SSDs ...

    but IMO, wait another 6 months
     
    miro_gt, Sep 19, 2008
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    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel SSDs exceed his budget. Patriot SSDs is the best you can get for that price, but it's a hit or miss. $170 in the States BTW.
     
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  4. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'll wait it out.
     
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    SSD's are way too expensive, and they are not really made out to what they are supposed to be. Mechanical drives are still the way to go, since they offer much greater bang for the buck, and they actually last longer. SSD manufacturers state that their drives will last however long, but a few friends of mine have complained about ther $2000+ SSD's burning out after a few weeks of use. Luckily I never jumped on that bandwagon, and decided to stay with mechanical drives ;)

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 19, 2008
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