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    Is $440 a good deal for Samsung's 256gb SDD?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cereal killer, Jul 5, 2010.

  1. cereal killer

    cereal killer Notebook Consultant

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    I'm in the process of getting a new laptop. I'm leaning towards getting a higher capacity ssd. I know that I can always get the 160gb intel. I'm wondering about the samsung.
     
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    TinyRK Notebook Evangelist

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    Be aware that the Samsung SSDs Lenovo is selling do not support TRIM, because of the custom firmware. I tried to flash a different FW from Corsair, OCZ or Mushkin, but I was not able to do so.
    The INTELs do support TRIM, though.
     
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  3. cereal killer

    cereal killer Notebook Consultant

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    But is it a good deal?

    BTW, they have a firmware update on samsung's website that will enable trim support.

    Samsung SSD - Downloads
     
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    If he still has them at this price, I know where you can get one for $380....PM me if you want it.
     
    marlinspike, Jul 5, 2010
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    if that firmware is only for 2.5" SSDs then it won't work.   lenovo only offers 1.8" SSDs.
     
    erik, Jul 5, 2010
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    TinyRK Notebook Evangelist

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    I tried this one too.
    It does NOT work

    And there it doesn't mater if it is a 2.5" or a 1.8" - I have both!
    All OEM-Samsung SSDs are a royal pain in the arse.

    They have garbage Collection, though.
     
    TinyRK, Jul 5, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    At $440, it's decent, but at $380 is a good deal. While Samsung might not be the best for performance, it's no slouch for overall performance and still is the best for low power consumption and cost/performance.
     
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    cereal killer Notebook Consultant

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    I found a new 256gb drive on ebay for 400. I want a high cap ssd for the w500 or x301 I'm looking at
     
    cereal killer, Jul 5, 2010
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