(Storage) SSD Discussion Thread

[some1outthere]

if 1 cell died in the ssd would it mean the whole ssd dies? cos thats wad i read somewhere about wear levelling. so that means an ssd has to move its data around every now and then to use all the cells and make them all reach its expected usage at around the same time right?

is that right?

No.

Yes.

 

[wmsoon]

I read the C300 works ideally with a LSI MegaRaid SATA 3 card. Any Bros know where to buy LSI MegaRaid SATA 3 cards in Singapore??

 

[adrianlee]

Intel SSD 320 Series 120GB for US$230 @newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167050

 

[temasekcity]

Intel SSD 320 Series 120GB for US$230 @newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167050

still @US$1.91/GB. Premium price to pay...

 

[silencer13]

Well, after 4 months of seeing people say "wait for Intel G3" in this thread, it looks to me like G3 is quite a let-down, both in terms of price and performance.

I think most people were expecting much more performance, and much lower price.

 

[wizzer]

Well, after 4 months of seeing people say "wait for Intel G3" in this thread, it looks to me like G3 is quite a let-down, both in terms of price and performance.

I think most people were expecting much more performance, and much lower price.

Not really, it preformed better than G2 and cheaper. If u look at Vertex 3, better perfomance but much more expensive.

For me G3 is the one, but then still no sign of it yet, hope it is NOT like the floating date of iPad2.

 

[Compose]

Thought the price is still better compared to G2? 160GB x-25 is still going for $500+, right? If so, it is >S$3/GB.

 

[zapp!]

Am waiting for the prices of G3 drives before i decide which to buy...want to get a 120GB+ drive...

 

[evq]

still no out in SG?
My 80GB G2 is running low. Maybe have to do some housekeeping

 

[tm.chen]

still surviving with a 48gb wintec. got about 20gb left empty. but would be nice to have the 300gb

 

[eurofunk]

maybe still better to stickto c300 or upgrade to crucial
M4

 

[wizzer]

maybe still better to stickto c300 or upgrade to crucial
M4

Well, if u have the spare cash then buy M4 lor. Like me on tight budget it is defintely G2 or G3 liao.

 

[Spongy]

For those thinking of getting something from Newegg. there is a promotion going on.

Newegg.com Coupon: $25 off $100 order (for new customers only)

Coupon Code: NEWGEEK25

 

[some1outthere]

They don't ship to SG rite?

 

[NitrousExpress]

For those thinking of getting something from Newegg. there is a promotion going on.

Newegg.com Coupon: $25 off $100 order (for new customers only)

Coupon Code: NEWGEEK25

power!!

can someone advise me the steps to import an SSD from newegg? use courier forwarding service like CGW?

and how much is the shipping costs + taxes and wait time.

TYI

 

[Spongy]

There's tax for shipping to Borderlinx but not for vpost and CGW. Newegg is picky as they don't accept SG cards. If you use concierge, I don't think you can use the coupon code. Shipping within US won't cost a lot, you will just need to add in the cart and see for yourself. Shipping from the freight forwarder is normally at the minimum if you are getting SSD. Vpost taking 7-10 working days to ship it to you after receiving the shipment. Borderlinx and CGW takes about 3-5 working days or shorter.

 

[temasekcity]

There's tax for shipping to Borderlinx but not for vpost and CGW. Newegg is picky as they don't accept SG cards. If you use concierge, I don't think you can use the coupon code. Shipping within US won't cost a lot, you will just need to add in the cart and see for yourself. Shipping from the freight forwarder is normally at the minimum if you are getting SSD. Vpost taking 7-10 working days to ship it to you after receiving the shipment. Borderlinx and CGW takes about 3-5 working days or shorter.

Mind if I ask:

1) If cannot accept SG credit card, how to pay? paypal?
2) What is CGW? website?

I normally ship to US address and handcarry back. Perhaps can make my life easier next time.

 

[Spongy]

Mind if I ask:

1) If cannot accept SG credit card, how to pay? paypal?
2) What is CGW? website?

I normally ship to US address and handcarry back. Perhaps can make my life easier next time.

1) I use both US paypal and US credit card. But if you have no problems shipping to US, then this should not be a concern to you.
2) CGW has a few webby and they are,
www.borderlessshopping.com
www.comgateway.com
www.hopshopgo.com

 

[tohwk]

Well, after 4 months of seeing people say "wait for Intel G3" in this thread, it looks to me like G3 is quite a let-down, both in terms of price and performance.

I think most people were expecting much more performance, and much lower price.

Same sentiments

 

[temasekcity]

1) I use both US paypal and US credit card. But if you have no problems shipping to US, then this should not be a concern to you.
2) CGW has a few webby and they are,
www.borderlessshopping.com
www.comgateway.com
www.hopshopgo.com

Thanks, Spongy. Will check out.

Handcarry troublesome..customs check and luggage limit etc.