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    Plextor PX-256M3 256GB SSD - Any Good?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by govtdog, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. govtdog

    govtdog Notebook Consultant

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    Was planning on getting a 128GB SSD but then saw a really good deal on the Plextor PX-256M3 256GB SSD and wondered if it is any good?

    The specs look good and it has the Marvel controller, but is it reliable and fast?

    Thanks for the help!
     
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    govtdog Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, tried search this forum and of course, it returned 0 threads/posts.

    Didn't think of using Google(don't use bing) to search for the SSD and this forum. Good Idea!

    direct clicking on link gives me 404 error. Searching for site: http://forum.notebookreview.com/solid-state-drives-ssds-flash-storage/Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Flash Storage/ Plextor gives me no results found. Searching for notebookreview.com and Plexor gives me lots of links to the SSD subforum but no specific threads.

    NewEgg - $329 delivered
    Plexor SSD
     
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    Thanks that does sound like a good deal. Hopefully an owner will weigh in, I need to upgrade my 80 GIG SSD and that sounds like a good option! IS your laptop SATA III capable ?
    Yeah, google or bing can be used, site:forum name/ search terms
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    One just sold in the marketplace. From what I read and saw of the NBR user:s benchmarks the 256GB flavour performs very well. Almost on par with the Intel 5１０　and better than the C300 with whom it shares much architecture. I would have taken it lol but was too slow.

    I read however the 128GB version has 68% slower seq writes than the 256GB one so skip the smaller capacities.
     
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    How much is Slovenia money of 195 in USD?
     
    govtdog, Feb 1, 2012
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