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    Intel gen 2 80gb SSD for $179 shipped via Amazon

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by timesquaredesi, Nov 24, 2010.

  1. timesquaredesi

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    But even if you don't send in the rebate on the other one, that deal would be $169, $10 less than this one.... :confused:
     
    dlai, Nov 24, 2010
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    Doesn't seem *that* cheap to me. I thought decent prices are around $100 for 60GB, $200 for 120GB ?
     
    unreal25, Nov 24, 2010
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    These drives are a bit on the higher end on the terms of overall performance. I've had two and they are pretty good.
     
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    Well I mean so are latest SSDs with the Sandforce controller. :) No idea if there's actually any real-world difference...
     
    unreal25, Nov 24, 2010
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    They might be catching up, but I am still pretty satisfied with what Intel offers.
     
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    This isn't a great deal for Intel since it's still over $2/GB, if you look around you can find it for as low as $150...
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 25, 2010
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