X25-v

My X200 has a 60GB OCZ SSD. It does seem a bit faster, though not hugely so, but it runs so quiet, it's made me consider getting one for my R60. I used to think of the platter based drives in my R60 as quiet, but now they seem noisy by comparison. The X25-V seems like a good candidate for my R60. I don't need the best performing drive and my R60 is capped anyway. I don't need a lot of space, just enough for my OS and Mp3s. I figure about 15-20GB. It's just my surfing the web in front of the TV notebook. Battery life isn't really a concern as it spends most of the time plugged in. I saw they had them at Frys last week for $80. If only the nearest Frys wasn't 500+ miles away. Is there a general consensus on these drives, good or bad, or is there there another drive I should be considering? Thanks for any help.

 

The drive you are choosing is an excellent drive for your needs and it has the extra 10Gb to spare in comparison to the 30Gb drives.

If you elect to optimize the system you can cut additional storage demands through things such as hibernate and pagefile if you wish as well.

A complete version of Win7Ult 64Bit can be fit in as little as 8.5Gb and you will have tons of room for apps, video, pics and other things.

The crowding comes into effect when many want to keep their life history on the drive.

Enjoy!!!

 

Yes Intel X25-V seems like a good choice for you.

OCZ Onyx 30GB might be worth a look too, it can be cheaper sometimes.

 

Yup...just be aware of this with the Onyx is all...

OCZ Discovers Bug in Onyx SSD, Updated: We're in the Clear - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News

 

Seems like that bug has been solved, just like the bug with Intel.

 

I recently put an X25-V in my T60 widescreen for pretty much the reasons you specified, and am very happy with it. It is noticeably snappier than the original, relatively old 7.2K RPM HDD, but the biggest difference was definitely noise/vibration.

Having used the 30GB Vertex, 60GB Agility, and 1st and 2nd-gen 80GB Intels, the X25-V is just as responsive for app launching and multitasking. If you really need the higher STRs, the 30GB Vertex or Agility might be a better choice.

 

Thanks for the replies. It seems like the Intel is a good choice. It looks like I can get one on eBay for about $100 with Bing. I might wait a bit to see if the price goes down.

 

Here's a review comparing 3 $100 SSDs.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3756/2010-value-ssd-100-roundup-kingston-and-ocz-take-on-intel/3

Seems Anand prefers the Kingston as netbook drive.

 

Thanks for the link Phil. I'm kind of torn now. I like the quiet of my SSD, especially on my X200 which is so thin, but since it's my portable, I'd like to have more space on it. There's no way I'm going to drop $500 for a larger SSD. If I could just find a quieter 500GB drive, I could live with the slower performance and just throw the SSD into my R60.

 

Slower performance is a funny way of putting it, since for most of us the relative speed of an SSD is more a luxury than a necessity.

As as you've already notice they're not always blazingly fast(er). Like all components, there are tiers to SSDs; and at the moment, price is consistent with quality--or should I say speed?

 

Truly, how many things do you really need? I've tried about four hard drives in this thing. They all sound about the same. That's why I wish I could find a less noisy bigger platter based drive.

 

Funny, so many people complain about this. Either mine aren't that noisy or my environment mitigate the sound. Do you think the laptop itself could echo the sound?

 

Well, certainly if I'm listening to music or there's other noise around I don't hear it much. You're right, when I got my first notebook, I probably didn't even notice this stuff. Maybe I'll pick up the 5k500 and see how it goes. I can throw the SSD into my desktop. Maybe I'll wait till the XT comes out. I just hope it's not too noisy.

 

There's a guy on a dutch forum who tried several drives in his Macbook Pro (very sensitive to vibration and sound).

He tried WD 3200BEVT, 5000BEVT, Hitachi 5k500.B 500GB and all returned them because of the noise.

He finally got a Samsung HM321HI, he says it's even quieter than the stock MBP drive. It's a drive with 320GB on one platter.

Going by the Newegg reviews it's relatively noisy and vibrates.

 

You're probably right, there's no perfect answer. I could always get an external too, but who wants a thing hanging off the side. If I could just get a quieter drive, I could live with the slower performance. Perhaps there's my answer.

 

Zaz have you had experience with the Hitachi 7K500? Mine is very quiet.

The single platter 250GB can be had for $49 and sould be even quieter.

 

I had a 7k500, but traded it cause I didn't find it to be better than my 7200.4. I only had it in my R60. The bay on my R60 sits inside roll cage, which think dampens a lot of noise. If I get a platter drive, I'd like more than 250GB.

 

Picked up the 7k500. We'll see how it goes. I can always flip it if need be.

 

I have the bigger brother of the 40gb Intel and it has performed flawlessly and quietly, I may have one of the quietest desktops in this whole part of Canada lol.

 

I might throw the OCZ into my desktop if all goes or sell it.

 

I got ordered one of those Kingston 30GB drives. Performance looks good and power consumption very good.

2010 Value SSD (~$100) Roundup: Kingston and OCZ take on Intel - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News