The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Will SSD Prices fall for Christmas?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Prince_Phoenix, Oct 5, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    16
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I really want to upgrade to a SSD. Waiting for prices for the reliable 64 GB ones (Intel-type) to fall under $300. When will that happen?
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Oct 5, 2008
    #1
  2. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    318
    Messages:
    2,301
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    My crystal ball is in the shop. Sorry.
     
    Dook, Oct 5, 2008
    #2
  3. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

    Reputations:
    634
    Messages:
    3,637
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    .. sorry I can't remeber what company it was but there was a company that drastically dropped there prices just a couple of weeks ago.
     
    yuio, Oct 5, 2008
    #3
  4. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    49
    Messages:
    1,269
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    aint 64gb already sells under $300?
     
    nomoredell, Oct 5, 2008
    #4
  5. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,694
    Messages:
    5,343
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Magic 8 Ball says.... < shakes > Ask again later.
     
    talin, Oct 5, 2008
    #5
  6. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    318
    Messages:
    2,301
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Your English teacher just shot herself.
     
    Dook, Oct 5, 2008
    #6
  7. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,694
    Messages:
    5,343
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    205
    And judging by your avatar, so did yours. :D
     
    talin, Oct 5, 2008
    #7
  8. miro_gt

    miro_gt Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    433
    Messages:
    1,748
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    56
    EDIT: OK, lol

    most likely yes, so enjoy.
     
    miro_gt, Oct 5, 2008
    #8
  9. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    7,857
    Messages:
    16,212
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Let's keep in on topic, people!
     
    Greg, Oct 5, 2008
    #9
  10. havoc531

    havoc531 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    508
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    A company named Super Talent just released a $300 128gb model. I dont exactly have high hopes for this particuar SSD, but I think it is leading the way for price wars!
     
    havoc531, Oct 5, 2008
    #10
  11. vuong05

    vuong05 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    302
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Some SSD's are available now for under $300, but the "reliable ones" probably wont drop in price that soon.
     
    vuong05, Oct 5, 2008
    #11
  12. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

    Reputations:
    4,018
    Messages:
    6,046
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    206
    Laptop demand is going to increase around Christmas, so SSDs would probably go up.

    But, your guess is as good as mine.
     
    Bog, Oct 5, 2008
    #12
  13. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    16
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I guess not for Christmas. It's more like say by after Christmas - I'm thinking Boxing Day lol
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Oct 5, 2008
    #13
  14. Phil

    Phil Retired

    Reputations:
    4,415
    Messages:
    17,036
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    455
    Well according to this thread the Supertalent OX 128GB performs good and it costs 332 euro in Europe.
     
    Phil, Oct 6, 2008
    #14
  15. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    584
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    OCZ Core Series OCZSSD2-1C64G 64GB 2.5IN SATA2 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD 2 Year MFR Warranty

    $199 CAD

    is this one SLC or MLC/ 0.1 access time?
     
    jl1989, Oct 6, 2008
    #15
  16. Phil

    Phil Retired

    Reputations:
    4,415
    Messages:
    17,036
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    455
    Phil, Oct 6, 2008
    #16