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    Crucial 256GB SSD (CT256M225) - $569 Shipped

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by David, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. David

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    Available from Newegg, Crucial's 256GB SSD has hit a new low of $569 ($2.22/GB), down from $749 upon first launch.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148320

    Tech specs:
    Model- CT256M225
    TRIM supported
    Device Type-Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Architecture-MLC
    Form Factor-2.5"
    Capacity-256GB
    Interface Type-SATA II
    Features-64MB DRAM Internal Cache

    Performance
    Sequential Access - Read up to 250MB/s
    Sequential Access - Write up to 200MB/s
    5 year warranty
     
    David, Apr 6, 2010
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  2. haquocdung

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    SSD prices is definetly going lower every day now.
     
    haquocdung, Apr 7, 2010
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  3. Psix

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    True, but nevertheless, thats a pretty cool deal IMO
     
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    Psix, Apr 8, 2010
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    Have to agree. Given the price/GB ratio, this is a great deal. Having TRIM support is also a huge plus.
     
    Omg919, Apr 11, 2010
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    Making room for the C300....
     
    Les, Apr 11, 2010
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    David, Apr 13, 2010
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    This is really tempting, although how reliable is Crucial and Samsung compared to intel?
     
    k9hydr4, Apr 13, 2010
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    My 64GB Crucial M225 was great during the time I used it. Using it gave me an appreciation for the Indilinx Barefoot controller.

    So the 256GB version will perform even better.

    I've also seen that they have a painless RMA process.
     
    5482741, Apr 14, 2010
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    Just got off a web chat with a Crucial employee:

     
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  11. David

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    Thanks for the update.
    Looks like the egg's price has dropped again to $579. The question now is whether you think a 5 year warranty is worth the extra $~85.
     
    David, Apr 14, 2010
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  12. SoundOf1HandClapping

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    An SSD is a pretty big investment. It would be very unfortunate if your supposedly-tested SSD dies after the thirty-first day.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Apr 15, 2010
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  13. laststop311

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    Now 629 from 659
     
    laststop311, May 23, 2010
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