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    Intel increases warranty on new SSDs to 5 years

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Pitabred, May 20, 2011.

  1. Pitabred

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    It was all a big test market. Now that the numbers are in, Intel feels more confident to extend the warranty. :rolleyes:
     
    talin, May 20, 2011
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    they actually knew that from the start. they just had to get some reallife numbers to make their lawyers trust their theoretical numbers, and support such a warranty change.

    the ones developing the ssds @ intel would give you a 10 year guarantee easily. they themselves talk about 80 years lifetime since the 80gb gen1 ssd.
     
    davepermen, May 21, 2011
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    Yet another reason to buy Intel over any other brand. ;)
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 21, 2011
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    On the flipside, Intel's drives are more expensive than the competition be it Sandforce or Marvell, so it's only natural that they should offer more.
     
    Peon, May 21, 2011
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