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    9/10-9/11 Only Plextor M3 Series PX-256M3 2.5" 256GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Newegg $139.99 AR FS

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by ray4jc, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. ray4jc

    ray4jc Notebook Evangelist

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    Newegg.com - Plextor M3 Series PX-256M3 2.5" 256GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

    $189.99 - $50 Rebate

    I've got the 128Gb version and so far its been a great SSD.

    There is a new version however many are sticking with the M3 model.


    Learn more about the Plextor PX-256M3

    <fieldset> General

    <dl><dt>Brand</dt><dd>Plextor</dd></dl><dl><dt>Series</dt><dd>M3 Series</dd></dl><dl><dt>Model</dt><dd>PX-256M3</dd></dl><dl><dt>Device Type</dt><dd>Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)</dd></dl><dl><dt>Used For</dt><dd>Consumer</dd></dl></fieldset><fieldset> Physical

    <dl><dt>Form Factor</dt><dd>2.5"</dd></dl><dl><dt>Capacity</dt><dd>256GB</dd></dl><dl><dt>Interface</dt><dd>SATA III</dd></dl><dl><dt>Controller</dt><dd>Marvell</dd></dl><dl><dt>Cache</dt><dd>512MB</dd></dl><dl><dt>Width</dt><dd>2.75"</dd></dl><dl><dt>Depth</dt><dd>4"</dd></dl><dl><dt>Height</dt><dd>0.3"</dd></dl></fieldset><fieldset> Performance

    <dl><dt>Max Sequential Read</dt><dd>Up to 510 MB/s</dd></dl><dl><dt>Max Sequential Write</dt><dd>Up to 360 MB/s</dd></dl><dl><dt>4KB Random Read</dt><dd>Up to 70,000 IOPS</dd></dl><dl><dt>4KB Random Write</dt><dd>Up to 65,000 IOPS</dd></dl><dl><dt>MTBF</dt><dd>1,500,000 hours</dd></dl></fieldset><fieldset> Features

    <dl><dt>Features</dt><dd>Marvell controller

    Toshiba server grade flash

    True speed feature

    SATA Revision 3.0 compliant, supports SATA 6/3/1.5 Gb/s

    Supports TRIM, SMART, NCQ, ATA/ATAPI-8

    Support Microsoft Windows Family, Linux, Mac OS

    Agency Approval: UL, CE, BSMI, WHQL, RoHS</dd></dl></fieldset><fieldset> Environmental

    <dl><dt>Power Consumption (Idle)</dt><dd>0.1W</dd></dl><dl><dt>Power Consumption (Active)</dt><dd>5W</dd></dl><dl><dt>Operating Temperature</dt><dd>0°C ~ +70°C</dd></dl><dl><dt>Storage Temperature</dt><dd>-40°C ~ +85°C</dd></dl><dl><dt>Max Shock Resistance</dt><dd>1500G</dd></dl></fieldset><fieldset> Manufacturer Warranty

    <dl><dt>Parts</dt><dd>5 years limited</dd></dl><dl><dt>Labor</dt><dd>5 years limited</dd></dl></fieldset>
     
  2. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    EXCELLENT deal! Just I hate Mail-in Rebates. But if you can get the $50 reasonably quickly, and don't mind them, this is a no brainer.
     
  3. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I have an 256GB M3 in my Envy. Solid drive so far.
     
  4. HopelesslyFaithful

    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    already sold out