Considering grabbing a SSD for my notebook... suggestions?

CurseTheSky · 11-03-2009, 03:59 PM

I've been using my X-25M G2 160GB drive for a couple of months now, and I absolutely love it. I paid $480 for it, about $60 over MSRP, but due to the continuing supply shortage, I'm glad I snagged it when I did.

Now I'm considering replacing my laptop's slow 5400 RPM drive with a SSD. Unfortunately, I can't afford to spend anywhere near as much as I did on the Intel drive this time around. I need 100+ GB of capacity, and I don't mind taking a slight performance hit to keep the price lower. The laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium x64 on it, and I'd prefer something that supports TRIM out of the box.

So, what's my best option? OCZ Agility? Something similar?

Thanks.

HumblePie · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CurseTheSky

I've been using my X-25M G2 160GB drive for a couple of months now, and I absolutely love it. I paid $480 for it, about $60 over MSRP, but due to the continuing supply shortage, I'm glad I snagged it when I did.

Now I'm considering replacing my laptop's slow 5400 RPM drive with a SSD. Unfortunately, I can't afford to spend anywhere near as much as I did on the Intel drive this time around. I need 100+ GB of capacity, and I don't mind taking a slight performance hit to keep the price lower. The laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium x64 on it, and I'd prefer something that supports TRIM out of the box.

So, what's my best option? OCZ Agility? Something similar?

Thanks.

I nabbed a few weeks ago a 120GB OCZ Vertex from Microcenter with a coupon + GC + rebate for about $280 after taxes. I must say so far it has been money well spent. My came with the 1.30 firmware installed so it supports TRIM from Windows 7 which I loaded.

However, if I was buying one brand new and could choose, I would grab the Agility. The 160 Mhz controller versus 180 Mhz is so minor a performance difference for the cost difference.

It seems to be the best option out there right now.

jjmIII · 11-03-2009, 05:30 PM

I just bought a Kingston 64GB.....these SSDs are OOS all the time. I bought what I liked in my price range, that was in stock!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820139030

abudalow · 11-03-2009, 11:16 PM

I still think INTEL G2 most suitable for you.
i found in mwave still got stock right now

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUPage.a...iteria=ba32078

want to try this ?

jjmIII · 11-04-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by abudalow

i still think intel g2 most suitable for you.
I found in mwave still got stock right now

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skupage.a...iteria=ba32078

want to try this ?

lol @ $590 !!

pjkenned · 11-04-2009, 01:00 PM

I would get the OCZ Agility, Vertex, or see if you can snag a Samsung based 128GB drive cheaply. If you are willing to deal with rebates... it isn't too bad. My 120GB Vertex was around $280 with bing + rebate. You just have to be patient.

jbbrown · 11-04-2009, 04:19 PM

I haven't heard much about the Kingston drives, but this one is 128GB and it got good reviews...$284.