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Got an old computer running slow? Or are you simply just after the cheapest decent capacity SSD possible? Then this is definitely for you! For $116, this is a great price for a 240GB SSD. The starting price of a 240GB SSD in New Zealand is $145 and the cheapest at Amazon is $130. Also it's worth noting that this is from a Top-rated Seller on eBay so there's no need to worry. Although the stock is located in Hong Kong, it should only take around 2 weeks to arrive. This exact SSD is also on sale at Amazon but currently for $130. Right now this is on sale (20% off) which is why it's even cheaper than usual.
Technical Specifications:
- Sequential Read (up to) 450 MB/s
- Sequential Write (up to) 450 MB/s
- Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) — with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0
- MTBF — 1,000,000 Hrs
- Dimensions: 69.8mm x 100.1mm x 7mm
- Form Factor — 2.5” drive available in 7.0mm with adapter to fit in 9.5mm systems
- Weight — 86g
- One year warranty
These questions have been asked quite a lot when I last posted an SSD deal on OzBargain, so for those concerned here's the answers to your questions…
Why should I upgrade to an SSD?
- It's extremely fast — so fast you'd see a huge difference even on a 10 year old computer!
- Silent operation — No moving parts means zero noise and high reliability
- Reliable — Less likely to fail than a standard hard drive
- Shock-Resistant — No moving mechanical parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions
- No moving parts for increased durability and reliability and quieter operations over standard hard disk drives
Will this SSD be compatible with my computer?
- These SSD's are built to fit even the slimmest 2.5" drives possible (7mm), so it should fit in almost every laptop (including desktops too!)
- It's pretty easy to install an SSD. Most laptops have a separate yet easy access door to the hard drive itself. Just unscrew the cover, slide out the old hard drive, and slide the new one in! You will however need to clone the drive or reinstall your operating system (if you don't know how to, it's best to get it done at a computer repair shop)
- Most importantly as long as your computer has a SATA port (and not an IDE), then your computer is pretty much ready for a new screaming revival!
How good is this compared to the Samsung Evo series?
- Let's put it this way… if you're a first time SSD user or even if your usage of a computer is above average (including gaming), this SSD will do perfectly fine (you won't notice any real-life difference between this and the Samsung so don't worry!)
- For someone doing heavy Photoshopping and other performance intensive tasks, I'd highly recommend opting for the Samsung instead.
Trying to find a reason to buy one, but I can't …