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    SSD for Dell M1330

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jtw, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. jtw

    jtw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello - I'm looking into upgrading my 1.5 year old M1330, which currently has a 120GB drive (5400, SATA). I'm limited to SATA, and not SATA II, correct?

    Dell offers a 256GB SATA SSD for $479.99 - is this a reasonable price for the upgrade?
    http://tinyurl.com/knpcve
    Newegg seems to have a pretty weak selection of SATA drives.
    Dell also has the 128 for $360, but I figured the 256 would be better.

    Any other suggestions for a SSD on my M1330?

    Thanks!
     
    jtw, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. Dillio187

    Dillio187 Notebook Evangelist

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    you can install a SATA II drive as well and it will just limit itself to regular SATA.
     
    Dillio187, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I believe it supports SATA/300. That drive is a great deal - best bang for your buck on SSDs.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 11, 2009
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