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    Weird price on SSD 840 Pro 256. Does my laptop have malware or virus?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hungle, May 23, 2016.

  1. hungle

    hungle Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone see a weird price on Samsung 840 Pro on Amazon? The 840 Pro 256 GB version is twice as expensive as the 850 Pro 256 GB (and even more expensive than 850 Pro 512 GB). The same is happening on Newegg. Does it happen to everyone or does my laptop have malware or virus? I see the same thing using my iPhone and iPad.
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    This is for people who shop based on price (i.e. more expensive=somehow better). Buyer beware...

    An informed buyer knows that price is just a tool. Good or bad isn't intrinsic... almost every other aspect about the product will affect if the price is favorable or not (even when more expensive is actually better).
     
    tilleroftheearth, May 23, 2016
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  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This happens all the time with products that are end of life or discontinued. There is nothing wrong on your end.
     
    saturnotaku, May 24, 2016
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  4. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Indeed, the 840Pro is TLC junk too so avoid it.. 850 pro or a better option is the 240GB Sandisk Extreme Pro..
     
    TomJGX, May 24, 2016
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    vladx Newbie

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    I made an account just to reply to your idiotic post. I don't know how someone who's been so active here can be so ignorant, but Samsung 840Pro uses MLC not TLC. If this is the level of knowledge senior members can offer, I pity anyone who comes here asking for help. o_O
     
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  6. Galm

    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    Geez thats harsh. Hes not an expert at ssds, but he is at other topics.

    I would recommend just ignoring that pricing Op the product is outdated who knows why its happening.
     
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    vladx Newbie

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    Sorry but I hate when people are blinded by their obvious hate for a product/technology. And one doesn't need to be an expert to do his basic research before making such an asinine claim.
     
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    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    Hahaha, you are right about the hatred. A lot of the LGA purests around here get extremely heated about products. They tend to have the most aggressive signatures and statuses.
     
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I made a mistake ok? No need to act like a dick.. Or are you but hurt that TLC is not as good as MLC? I've been around since when the 1st SSDs came out, they were SLC... Downgraded to MLC and not they want to downgrade to TLC? They can go to hell!
     
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