The new SSD Thread (Benchmarks, Brands, News and Advice)

[Darth Bane]

Originally Posted by iaTa

Diskeeper 2009 Pro Premier with HyperFast.

http://www.diskeeper.com/diskeeper/home/purchase.aspx

All versions support hyperfast, correct? Is there any real benefit of getting pro premier over home? (im cheap)

[iaTa]

It used to be only the Pro Premier version that was available with HyperFast but they all offer it now (apart from home server).

Compare versions here:

http://www.diskeeper.com/diskeeper/h...hart-home.aspx

[hankaaron57]

Please elaborate Dave...

[sonicwind]

When are any of the new larger, faster SSDs coming out?

ie:
OCZ Vertex
Intel 160GB
Samsung
SanDisk

models all with 250+ read and 150+ write

They've all been announced as in production, but nobody has any for sale.

[jjahshik32]

Originally Posted by sonicwind

When are any of the new larger, faster SSDs coming out?

ie:
OCZ Vertex
Intel 160GB
Samsung
SanDisk

models all with 250+ read and 150+ write

They've all been announced as in production, but nobody has any for sale.

I like to know this as well, I'm so eager for either the intel or the ocz vertex ssd reviews so that I can plunk down for one.

At this point the intel x25-m seems a bit too expensive for the 80gb. Maybe these will drop to $250 when the new SSDs are out.

[sonicwind]

I've reconciled to the cost. I really want a minimum of 256 and I haven't been impressed with the performance vs cost ratio of the existing drives. I'd possibly get the 160GB Intel. But all the drives I've seen were all announced as going in production in November or earlier. Where are they?

[davepermen]

well, get used to it. my 1.8" zif ssd got anounced last february with capabilities of 64gb slc and up to 128gb mlc.

in september, months after, the 32gb slc got released. mlc got completely dropped and 64gb _may_ come sometimes later (but i highly doubt it).

so wait another half year and then you should be able to get one of those drives.. (one, the others will still delay ).


i hope this last post won't get true..

[jjahshik32]

Originally Posted by davepermen

well, get used to it. my 1.8" zif ssd got anounced last february with capabilities of 64gb slc and up to 128gb mlc.

in september, months after, the 32gb slc got released. mlc got completely dropped and 64gb _may_ come sometimes later (but i highly doubt it).

so wait another half year and then you should be able to get one of those drives.. (one, the others will still delay ).


i hope this last post won't get true..

Thats not too bad about 5-6 month of wait (I can wait). If I can score a 160gb intel ssd for $499, I'd gladly pay that price. In the meantime my 200gb hitachi travelstar 7k200 isnt really slowing me down for what I usually do, I guess ignorant is bliss. =)

[KITHPOM]

hyperfast is a $25 premium over basic version. ouch.

is it worth it?

it is supposed to improve performance in regular use, not just through defragmenting?

[IntelUser]

When are any of the new larger, faster SSDs coming out?

The Intel X25-M 160GB is already out. They have official pricing of $990.