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    Lexar 4GB ExpressCard (SSD) $6.99 shipped

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by nizzy1115, Mar 6, 2009.

  1. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16820191056&ATT=17-507-003&CMP=AFC-C8Junction

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    General
    Brand <script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Lexar'));</script>Lexar
    Model <script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('EX4GB-431'));</script>EX4GB-431
    Device Type <script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('External Solid state disk (SSD)'));</script>External Solid state disk (SSD)
    Expansion / Connectivity
    Capacity <script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('4GB'));</script>4GB
    Interface Type <script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('ExpressCard'));</script>ExpressCard
    Performance
    Ready Boost <script type="text/javascript">document.write(neg_specification_newline('Yes'));</script>Yes
     
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  2. skriefal

    skriefal Notebook Consultant

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    That's a 4GB USB flash drive repackaged into the Expressscard form factor. It won't use the Expresscard/PCIe bus, but instead will use the USB port built into the Expresscard connector. Still, it's cheap and may be useful as a Readyboost drive or for other specialized uses.
     
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  3. nizzy1115

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    Or could be used for on the fly backup of your most critical files.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 7, 2009
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    psygn Notebook Evangelist

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    I added it to my cart but I'm hoping the 8GB will drop in price like this one as it has multiple times in the past after the 4GB.
     
    psygn, Mar 7, 2009
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  5. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ive never even heard of express card SSD before....wow you really learn something new everyday.........
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 8, 2009
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    peli_kan Notebook Evangelist

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    It's insanely slow. It's basically a limited-use USB storage stick.
     
    peli_kan, Mar 8, 2009
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  7. FoxTrot1337

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    It looks like it'll make for a good backup storage unit, though I want to buy the 8 GB version and its sold out at the moment :(
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 8, 2009
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  8. Hualsay

    Hualsay Notebook Evangelist

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    Awesome!! will get :D Thanks!
     
    Hualsay, Mar 8, 2009
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  9. Red_Dragon

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    You wouldn't buy one even for the money?
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 8, 2009
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    This actually does make an awesome readyboost drive for a notebook. It fits flush, so you can just leave it in, and the random access time is under .5ms. Yea, the transfer rate is only like 30MB/s, but it still has a better performance aspect than most usb flash drives. I have a feeling that this is actually pretty decent quality memory, hampered by the USB interface.
     
    enneract, Mar 11, 2009
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  11. Red_Dragon

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    Have you ever attempted to use it as a Readyboost? That sounds neat.
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 11, 2009
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