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    Crucial M5 versus M500

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by GeraldNunn, Apr 23, 2014.

  1. GeraldNunn

    GeraldNunn Notebook Consultant

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    I recently ordered a new Sager laptop and one of the SSD options the various resellers have is for a Crucial M5. I can't find any info on the net about an M5, is this the same thing as the Crucial M500?
     
    GeraldNunn, Apr 23, 2014
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Probably. The Crucial M4 sold for retail was the same as the Micron (same company) M400 sold to OEMs. However, both Crucial and Micron used the M500 numbering.

    I would also add that the M500 has been superseded by the M550 which has a few performance tweaks.

    John
     
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  3. Bullrun

    Bullrun Notebook Deity

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    It's probably just a typo on that Sager reseller's site, dropping the two 00s (Xoticpc). The M500 is being offered at LPC Digital, also a Sager reseller. I would expect the new M550 to be offered soon.
     
    Bullrun, Apr 23, 2014
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