Crucial CT128M4SSD2 128GB M4 SSD £112.68 at AMAZON
It seems only yesterday these were £126.30! Cheapest yet - fingers crossed these will be free by the end of the year.
This is the standard 9.5mm version.
Micron MLC NAND
6Gbps SATA interface
Up to 415Mbps read speed
Up to 95Mbps write speed
Limited 3 year warranty
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Jump to unread Post a CommentIntel 330 series 120GB (60Gb and 180Gb models also will be available):
Manufactured under 25nm NAND fabrication process
Size: 2.5in
Interface: SATA 6Gbps
Controller: not specified but probably Sandforce
Sequential Read: 500MB/s
Sequential Write: 450MB/s
Random Read 4K Performance: 22.5K IOPS
Random Write 4K Performance: 33K IOPS
Warranty: 5 years
Intel 330 series 120GB (60Gb and 180Gb models also will be available):
Manufactured under 25nm NAND fabrication process
Size: 2.5in
Interface: SATA 6Gbps
Controller: not specified but probably Sandforce
Sequential Read: 500MB/s
Sequential Write: 450MB/s
Random Read 4K Performance: 22.5K IOPS
Random Write 4K Performance: 33K IOPS
Warranty: 5 years
Yeahhhhhhh..... They are specifications.
Edited By: MiiCK on Apr 07, 2012 00:52
Crucial or Intel?
Crucial or Intel?
Intel make the most reliable SS drives, very closely followed by Samsung; but Crucial are 3rd place with the new firmware; there is a new Crucial Model due this year also; something to compete with the all beating OCZ Vertex 4.
I'd go for the M4 for a good all all rounder with decent performance, reliability and a cheap price.
If you absolutely must have the best specs, I'd be more tempted by the Corsair Performance Pro which uses the same SSD controller as the M4 but has higher write speeds. Not as high as an SF but... well, you know... it can actually do them!
Note that after looking at the speed of your broadband and the speed of the fastest available blu-ray drive you'll realise that unless you're into video editing or network monitoring you likely don't need even half the M4's write speed which is why the m4 is still a decent choice sa the Corsair will cost more for a faster spec that isn't that useful.
Edited By: hukd5 on Apr 07, 2012 10:04
Is that something you know or an assumption? I'm aware of Marvells new controller and IMFT's new NAND but I'm not aware of any new inbound drive.
A science fiction drive? Cool!
...I've got the 128Gb and it is superb
...I've got the 128Gb and it is superb
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Qty: 1 CT128M4SSD2
Part Number: CT128M4SSD2
Price: �93.59
Description: 128GB Crucial m4 2.5-inch SATA 6GB/s
Line total: �93.59
Sale savings: -�10.40
Partial returns on volume discount purchases may result in loss of volume discount.
Line item subtotal: �93.59
Approximate tax: �18.72
Shipping charges: Royal Mail Free Shipping (3-5 working days) �0
Estimated order subtotal: �112.31
Bought a second one last week so I could add to my first and make a Raid stripe - which granted won't be noticably quicker. But the extra 128Gb space is good.
Voted hot.
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Had an issue with a drive that didn't work after I had done some open heart surgery on my PC, they warranted it back to me with no issues.
LEGENDS.
I've been debating for a while for a ssd, but need to know more.
I've been debating for a while for a ssd, but need to know more.
Pretty much yes. I am so very tempted to get one but know they will always be cheaper next week!!
I've been debating for a while for a ssd, but need to know more.
Pretty much yes. I am so very tempted to get one but know they will always be cheaper next week!!
So effectively, you use it as a boot, install windows etc.
Then, when you install say Photoshop, you install to the SSD?
But all everything else to the other drives?
Qty: 1 CT128M4SSD2
Part Number: CT128M4SSD2
Price: �93.59
Description: 128GB Crucial m4 2.5-inch SATA 6GB/s
Line total: �93.59
Sale savings: -�10.40
Partial returns on volume discount purchases may result in loss of volume discount.
Line item subtotal: �93.59
Approximate tax: �18.72
Shipping charges: Royal Mail Free Shipping (3-5 working days) �0
Estimated order subtotal: �112.31
Bought a second one last week so I could add to my first and make a Raid stripe - which granted won't be noticably quicker. But the extra 128Gb space is good.
Voted hot.
:)
I get £118.55?
I've been debating for a while for a ssd, but need to know more.
Pretty much yes. I am so very tempted to get one but know they will always be cheaper next week!!
So effectively, you use it as a boot, install windows etc.
Then, when you install say Photoshop, you install to the SSD?
But all everything else to the other drives?
Yep, OS and programs on SSD then Pics, vids, docs etc etc on storage volume.