Newegg offers the Intel 530 Series 2.5-inch 120GB SSD (model SSDSC2BW120A4K5) for $69.99 shipped. Coupon code AFEX1020 drops it down to $59.49 shipped. That’s $20 below Amazon and the best deal we have ever seen. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. Tech specs include:
- Interface: SATA 3.0 6Gb/S
- Sequential Read: 540 MB/s
- Sequential Write: 480 MB/s
Next, Crucial offers its 256GB m4 2.5-inch SSD (model FCCT256M4SSD1) in refurbished condition for $84.99 shipped. That’s way below list and a match for the best price we’ve seen. Includes a one year warranty. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars at Amazon. As a further pricing comparison, the newer version of this drive is currently selling for $105. Tech specs include:
- Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s
- Sequential Read: 500MB/s
- Sequential Write: 175MB/s
More specs on the Intel drive:
Status | Launched |
Launch Date | Q3’13 |
Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
Sequential Write | 480 MB/s |
Random Read (8GB Span) | 24000 IOPS |
Random Write (8GB Span) | 80000 IOPS |
Latency – Read | 80 µs |
Latency – Write | 85 µs |
Power – Active | 140 mW |
Power – Idle | 55 mW |
Vibration – Operating | 2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz) Max |
Vibration – Non-Operating | 3.13 GRMS (5-700 Hz) Max |
Shock (Operating and Non-Operating) | 1500 G (Max) at 0.5 msec |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
Weight | Up to 78 grams |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1,200,000 Hours |
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER) | <1 sector per 10^16 bits read |
Warranty Period | 5 yrs |
Product Brief | Link |
Additional Information URL | Link |
Recommended Customer Price | BULK: $94.00 |
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