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    Crucial M225 64GB SSD, £102.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Manic Penguins, Aug 6, 2009.

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    OK first off, is this drive any good?

    <s>It states a 200mBps, 150mBps read & write speeds. But what controllers does it use?</s>
    Supposedly it uses a Samsung controller, which AFAIK is powerful and runs cool. May be buying one :D

    - Capacity: 64GB
    - Cache: 64MB
    - Read: Up to 200MB/sec
    - Write: Up to 150MB/sec
    - NAND Flash: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
    - Interface: SATA-II
    - Low Power Consumption
    - Shock Resistant
    - Warranty: 5 Years

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-002-CR</s></s>
     
    Manic Penguins, Aug 6, 2009
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