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    80gb Intel SSD $189

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by sgilmore62, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. sgilmore62

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    And that was quick. $240.
     
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    The promo code is still working, you have to apply it at checkout.
     
    sgilmore62, Jan 27, 2010
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    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    nice find.
     
    Mandrake, Jan 27, 2010
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    It's hard to decide between this at $189, or $230 (including Bing) for a G2 (with TRIM) on eBay.
     
    k9hydr4, Jan 27, 2010
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    I would prefer the G2 model because of the SSD toolbox that only works with the newer firmware. The toolbox has an SSD optimizer feature that resets the free space to maintain performance at high levels. AFAIK the G2 Intel drives are the only SSD's that have an application for this feature. The OCZ Vertex II Pro is supposed to have this but it isn't going to be available until March and will be expensive. The Indilinx based SSD's have a wiper tool but not sure how effective it is. I have tested the Intel SSD optimizer and it works very well.

    If someone is looking for a quality entry level SSD and is concerned with price this G1 is a good choice when considering performance and $/gb
     
    sgilmore62, Jan 27, 2010
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  7. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Man, entry level is not cheap :(
    I guess I have to buy a WD3200BEKT.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 27, 2010
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    Man, entry level is not cheap :(
    I guess I have to stick with my new WD3200BEKT.


    LOL
     
    crayonyes, Jan 27, 2010
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    I agree, SSD's are expensive but if you ever get a chance to use a good one you will never go back to a mechanical HDD for your OS and apps. After using an SSD, going back to an HDD is impossible -- it just seems so slow, you find yourself saying, "nooo waaay, this is that slow!" even though the differences are often milliseconds it is noticeable. With a good SSD apps open fairly instantaneously, programs install very quickly, boot times are much faster, their is an overall system snappiness that is quite discernable especially when going from SSD to HDD.

    Ever since I started using computers nine years ago have been annoyed to have to wait even a second for my machine to respond when I want it to do something. A good SSD eliminates the majority if not all of those responsiveness issues. If you are like me and don't like little hangups and freezes with your machine, then a good SSD is the way to go.
     
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes lol indeed. You picked a good one :)

    I really do want a SSD, maybe I should get a used one :confused:
     
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    LOL.. sorry I'm just so happy since it's so hard to get 7200rpm drives here.
    There are more SSDs than 7200rpm drives here... but I can't afford it LOL
     
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    Thanks.

    BTW, I talked the guy down to $230 which with Bing comes down to $212.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1107

    I don't believe Bing works with Best Offers, but you can probably persuade him to lower the Buy Now price.

    I just picked up an OWC just now, so I probably won't take advantage of this opportunity.
     
    k9hydr4, Jan 27, 2010
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