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    DEAD-Crucial M4 128GB SATA III MLC 2.5" Notebook Internal SSD - $179.99 Shipped

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Oct 26, 2011.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    at newegg:
    Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $179.99 with free shipping

    Use this code: EMCYTZT859

    Amazon could PM? They are still sitting at $198

    LINK:
    Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

    Hungry for more? The new m4 SSD built on the success of the award-winning, wildly popular Crucial RealSSD C300 solid-state drive offers mobile and desktop users scorching-fast read and write speeds, groundbreaking SATA SSD computing, and unparalleled performance for the dollar.

    The Crucial m4 incorporates Micron's industry-leading 25nm NAND flash technology in a 2.5" form factor. It also supports the SATA 6Gb/s interface, opening up the data path between the host processor and the SSD, and resulting in improved overall system responsiveness, including faster boot times and application loads. The Crucial m4 SSD reaches read speeds of up to 415 MB/s, a 17% increase over its predecessor. Ideal for client computing, Crucial m4 SSD provides benefits for notebooks, desktops, workstations, and industrial applications, including low power consumption, lightweight construction, and resistance to shock and vibration.
     
    Cin', Oct 26, 2011
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  2. TheHansTheDampf

    TheHansTheDampf Notebook Evangelist

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    any objections on this drive?
     
    TheHansTheDampf, Oct 26, 2011
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  3. atbnet

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    Good deal! Get 'em while they are cheap.
     
    atbnet, Oct 26, 2011
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  4. Cin'

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    Yeah and pretty good reviews on it :)
     
    Cin', Oct 26, 2011
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  5. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    the M4 is one of the most stable SSD's available. We swear by them in the alienware forums

    hats off to Cin for finding another awesome deal :D
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 26, 2011
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  6. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    What about the SSD sub-forum right here on NBR? :cool:

    Paid $191.99 on Amazon for mine a couple weeks ago....
     
    makaveli72, Oct 26, 2011
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  7. Na8331

    Na8331 Notebook Consultant

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    it doesnt work when i use the code :(
     
    Na8331, Oct 29, 2011
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  8. obso1337

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    Good drive, sweet deal.
     
    obso1337, Oct 29, 2011
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  9. Cin'

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    The code expired out a few days ago, sorry. :( We are getting closer to holiday deals, so there will be more SSD deals abound. : )
     
    Cin', Oct 29, 2011
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  10. jhun001

    jhun001 Notebook Enthusiast

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    M4 is good, so far. I am using it now, 24sec cold boot
     
    jhun001, Nov 2, 2011
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