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time is money my friend. you have to read the requirements, cut the UPC, triple check everything to make sure, mail it in, then it dwells in your head for 6 to 8 weeks sometimes longer. All of this...
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that's what she said :D
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Limit 5, so I'm thinking blazing fast raid array? :)
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That's a big rebate to have to wait for. By the time it arrives, 240GB drives may be selling for $130 without a rebate.
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Sandforce makes firmware that it sends to the manufacturers for further validation. Most manufacturers likely use the firmware Sandforce sends them. Intel supposedly does further validation for its...
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Yes, I agree TLC drives should be cheaper, but some quality MLC drive are already getting close to this price. Prices will keep dropping, that's the nature of the business.
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For how little power SSDs take in general you are talking maybe seconds in battery time between the most hungry and the least.
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CA tax kill this deal
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I tried using the Office Depot 30% coupon at Staples. They declined. But seems like it depends how late the store manager stayed up the previous night. Some were successful.
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I got a 256GB for ~$90 AR (only a $10 rebate) and some Shop Discover cashback. It was a TigerDirect deal around Black Friday.
And I just walked out of a Staples store with a 240 GB Kingston for...
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Care to elaborate?
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dont forget shoprunner guys, free 2 day shipping.
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FYI, this is an MLC drive :-), which I believe is preferable to TLC...
PNY Spec page:
http://www3.pny.com/XLR8-SSD-120GB-P3161C517.aspx
"3K rated" caught my eye... I suppose that's like the...
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I agree. The deal is not great for those in CA.
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I'm sorry, could you clarify your second paragraph? I have a desktop with open SATA ports that I can plug the SSD into. I can clone my old HDD to it without any extra software?
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I just thought I might be able to borrow the acronis from someone and save some $$. Otherwise I'd have to count the cost of the dooey or anything else into the cost of the SSD to me. Thanks for the...
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I just put a SanDisk SSD 256gb in a Z580 and it fit fine.
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The only potential deal breaker is that all sandforce 22xx controllers had a BSOD "bug" when released. It's since been fixed with a firmware patch from what I've been able to find. I just don't...
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For those who don't want to deal with rebates, some people are having success getting Staples to PM Office Depot's 30% off coupon on this 240 GB Kingston drive, making it ~$135+ tax -- but no rebate...
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it talks about the size of this being too big for slender laptops/chasis. would this fit in my lenovo z580? I couldnt find anything about it on google :(
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"Checks will be mailed 6-8 weeks after closing date of program (March 12)"
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If you have a laptop, yes.
For a desktop, you can have both drives connected to the SATA port on your motherboard - if there is a empty SATA port available.
Or you can ask your friend with a...
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do you need that if you plan on using something like acronis?
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Personally PNY has never steered me wrong. Solid value with speed, price, and reliability.
I've passed on the Samsung TLC as I my needs would be a little more demanding.
I'm going to looking...
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Agree, not worth the risk of waiting 6-8 weeks for a $50 rebate check. Especially now that $130-$150 250GB SSD deals are popping up about every other day now.
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Great point.
There were a few mentionings of the Sandforce 2241 found all related to the PNY drives including their premium lineup. Perhaps it's a multiplied oversight but it feels their Marketing...
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Why do people have such a problem with rebates? I mean it takes 2 minutes to send it in. If your living paycheck to paycheck I can see that it would be tough to miss the $50 for 2 months, but if not...
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Is this not the same?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178455
Much cheaper from Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178455
Is that not...
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dude.. that's half the size lol
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I've done the TigerDirect rebate thing and once you've done it the first time, it becomes easier the next time.
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Macrium Reflect works as well
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I just installed the Kingston V300 in my wife's computer. Plenty fast (naturally). A nice kit -- comes with mounting brackets, USB "case" and USB cable, SATA cable, power extender/adapter cables,...
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No, because this 240GB drive uses the 2281 controller, not the 2241.
Controller: SandForce 2241 (120GB); 2281 (240GB,480GB)
Some information is available in the Product Brief.
(see...
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Is this still a good deal at 160$? I somehow didn't click the confirmation button and order one in time. Can anyone tell me how this compares to the crucial M4 that is on sale right now thorugh...
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So the Crucial deal is better because it's more well known?
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MacMall
Currently $200 at Newegg
240GB PNY XLR8 2.5" SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD (SSD9SC240GMDA-RB)
$180 - $50 rebate
= $130 with free shipping
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Deal expired - new price after rebate: $159.99
Rebate form: http://i2.cc-inc.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_BBEB54CC167A3C1F3BDDCA34CAED78A3889A0000/filename/44836MacMall.pdf
Rebate Program:
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Wow, seems legit. Anyone have experience with this brand SSD? I've had their USB drives, and reviews look promising.
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You wish.
Good deal. Don't forget your Cashback sites on this one!
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This may be useful for some -
APRICORN USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter + Software $14 AR, FS @ Newegg - Great for SSD cloning/transfers
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