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  1. 5th July 2012, 04:07 PM #1
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    Default Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    The mSATA (mini-SATA) standard represents a new category of SATA storage devices first developed by Samsung and then adopted as an industry standard format that is about 3cm x 5cm (about 1.2-inch x 2-inch) in size. The format is especially suitable for Ultrabooks and other thin-and-light notebooks. mSATA-compatible mini-PCIe slots have also been provided in some larger notebooks which offer the option of using an SSD as a boot drive for speed alongside a conventional hard drive for capacity.



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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    I'd love to have one of these if I had an mSATA capable laptop along with my standard 2.5" SSD. Thanks for the review!
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    This is awesome, thanks! I've been really interested in an mSATA drive for when I get a P9170. One question: is this thing available to consumers yet, and if so, where can it be purchased?
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    I'm debating whether to keep my set up or get one of these and pair it up with a regular 2.5" 256GB SSD.
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    IIRC, they announce this and promised 2.5 SATA speed in mid April. The question is when is this getting release to consumer .
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    Quote Originally Posted by Penguissimo View Post
    This is awesome, thanks! I've been really interested in an mSATA drive for when I get a P9170. One question: is this thing available to consumers yet, and if so, where can it be purchased?
    Yes. Google for "CT256M4SSD3" I bought mine in UK (although there's no more stock at this moment) and US people can find them here, for example.

    The critical detail to check for is the "3" at the end of the part number. A "1" means 7mm and a "2" means 9.5mm. Some websites are putting the correct part number but with a photo of the 2.5" SSD.

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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    I just snagged one from CDW paid 225 for it.
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    For some reason if you put the model number in goggle, all the japanese site pop up. I guess the first batch is released in JP?
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    Quote Originally Posted by John Ratsey View Post
    Yes. Google for "CT256M4SSD3" I bought mine in UK (although there's no more stock at this moment) and US people can find them here, for example.

    The critical detail to check for is the "3" at the end of the part number. A "1" means 7mm and a "2" means 9.5mm. Some websites are putting the correct part number but with a photo of the 2.5" SSD.

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    I just snagged one from CDW paid 225 for it.
    Brilliant, thanks you guys!!

    edit: This is what I want to get, right?
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    Default Re: Crucial m4 256GB mSATA SSD Review Discussion

    Quote Originally Posted by Penguissimo View Post
    edit: This is what I want to get, right?
    It's got the right part number.

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