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    SLC or MLC

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dkosta, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. dkosta

    dkosta Newbie

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    I just orderd a T500 with SSD. For SSD in the lenovo order thing i got 44C1939 SBB 64GB SOL.ST.DR.,SERATA

    I would like to know if is a SLC or MLC???

    Thank you
     
    dkosta, Nov 13, 2008
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  2. monakh

    monakh Votum Separatum

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    I believe that is the Samsung SLC.
     
    monakh, Nov 13, 2008
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    jketzetera Notebook Evangelist

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    I think only Lenovo can tell you that with certainty.

    I believe that 1.8" Samsung 64GB SLC drives were denoted as 44C5212 SBB 64GB SOL.ST,DRIVE,SER.ATA previously.

    If you find out what type your drive is, please post here.
     
    jketzetera, Nov 13, 2008
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  4. monakh

    monakh Votum Separatum

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    It seems like Lenovo may now be shipping 64GB SLCs in some of their T/W series laptops. If you took advantage of the $249 upgrade deal than it is likely you will get a MLC drive. You should call and ask Lenovo to make sure.
     
    monakh, Nov 13, 2008
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    Kingcodez Notebook Consultant

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    I've read that their shipping nothing but the Samsung MLC's....
     
    Kingcodez, Nov 13, 2008
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  6. Jackboot

    Jackboot Notebook Deity

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    One thing is for sure: as consumers we should really demand that sellers specify which kind of SSD is being sold. All SSDs are not the same and sellers are clearly aware of this. They should at least specify MLC or SLC the same way that they know they have to specify RPM for a HDD.
     
    Jackboot, Nov 13, 2008
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  7. Animaitor

    Animaitor Notebook Enthusiast

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    You are right Jackboot! They do the same with many other components... it's quite irritating!
     
    Animaitor, Nov 14, 2008
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    oct Notebook Evangelist

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    May be it's more convenient for them not to specify, it's business :)
     
    oct, Nov 14, 2008
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  9. ahfioahosdi

    ahfioahosdi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I guess as long as the MLC SSDs that they are using don't have the dreaded JMicron controller that causes horrible freezing, then I am probably OK with it. I'll take the cheaper SSD prices that MLC can bring. I plan on getting a 3 year warranty regardless, so it doesn't really matter to me if the MLC lifetime is a bit shorter than SLC...
     
    ahfioahosdi, Nov 14, 2008
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