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    What brand is the 128G SSD thinkpad T420/520/X220 currently using

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by largesammy, May 22, 2011.

  1. largesammy

    largesammy Newbie

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    I am about to buy a thinkpad with SSD but I wonder what brand the 128GB SSD is? I know the Intel one is far better than this but it also costs more. Is the 128GB SSD reliable or should I just go for the Intel 160GB?
     
    largesammy, May 22, 2011
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  2. ThinkRob

    ThinkRob Notebook Deity

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    Don't do that.

    Get the cheapest drive you can and upgrade to an Intel SSD on your own. That way you can save money *and* know exactly what you're getting.
     
    ThinkRob, May 22, 2011
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    jcm3 Notebook Consultant

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    Unless you're getting a real good deal like last weeks B&N 30% doorbuster or something...
     
    jcm3, May 22, 2011
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    a5med Newbie

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    It's Samsung RBX series which is ridiculously slow:

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    Just buy your own SSD, save money, and get a good speed.
     
    a5med, May 23, 2011
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  5. pkincy

    pkincy Notebook Evangelist

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    The Intel X-25M is $399 at Newegg and was available as an option on the Doorbuster through B&N sale (less 30% less 12%) for $305 or so. About $320 on the straight Lenovo Doorbuster (less 30%) sale.

    So if that comes up again go for it.

    Perry
     
    pkincy, May 23, 2011
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  6. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Those scores look really low for a SSD... o_O

    I too would advise going the aftermarket route of obtaining your SSD. You don't lose out very much since most manufacturers will provide 3-5 years warranty and is usually much cheaper to obtain than going direct with Lenovo.
     
    PatchySan, May 23, 2011
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    largesammy Newbie

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    Than you very much guys. I have decided to get the Intel 160GB SSD yesterday. Added $306 in the B&N's deal. It should be much better than the 128G Samsung SSD, I hope.
     
    largesammy, May 23, 2011
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    jcm3 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there another B&N deal going on? I tried it and got $365 for the price.
     
    jcm3, May 24, 2011
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    largesammy Newbie

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    It's the one for T420, with free upgrade to normal 500GB HDD. But I chose the SSD.
     
    largesammy, May 24, 2011
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