Model: WD My Passport SSD 512GB USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive
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Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
And that's an NVMe drive, at least twice as fast as this drive if not 4-5x depending on USB version. This deal is not slick.
Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
I agree, and that's all true, and I would use an enclosure, for sure. However there are reasons.
1.) Western Digital charges a premium, because they are highly regarded.
2.) Some people just want to buy off the shelves products, for convenience. All in one, no assembly needed. Truly plug, and play.
3.) They want one warranty, from a reputable company, they feel like they are covered if anything goes wrong.
4.) Even though nvme enclosures are easy, the less technically inclined, may be hesitant to perform the arguably simple installation
I agree, and that's all true, and I would use an enclosure, for sure. However there are reasons.
1.) Western Digital charges a premium, because they are highly regarded.
2.) Some people just want to buy off the shelves products, for convenience. All in one, no assembly needed. Truly plug, and play.
3.) They want one warranty, from a reputable company, they feel like they are covered if anything goes wrong.
4.) Even though nvme enclosures are easy, the less technically inclined, may be hesitant to perform the arguably simple installation
Solid perspective taking.
But legitimately, life must be difficult for people who cannot assemble a tool-less enclosure.
Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
noob question here. On another sd thread a few days back (see link below), I saw a fierce discussion about the merits of different enclosures and their chipsets
So I didn´t feel that it was intuitive to select and buy an internal SSD as well as an enclosure. I need to buy a 1TB internal SSD and enclosure to use with my new laptop. Any suggestions on specific SSD´s and enclosures someone would recommend. Even a link to an article with recommendations would be appreciated.
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But you also have to buy 6x pny to get 3x working ones 😂
Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
And that's an NVMe drive, at least twice as fast as this drive if not 4-5x depending on USB version. This deal is not slick.
So, you buy 3x pny for $90, you get 1.5x working.
If you buy wd for $90, you only get 1x working.
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Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
1.) Western Digital charges a premium, because they are highly regarded.
2.) Some people just want to buy off the shelves products, for convenience. All in one, no assembly needed. Truly plug, and play.
3.) They want one warranty, from a reputable company, they feel like they are covered if anything goes wrong.
4.) Even though nvme enclosures are easy, the less technically inclined, may be hesitant to perform the arguably simple installation
1.) Western Digital charges a premium, because they are highly regarded.
2.) Some people just want to buy off the shelves products, for convenience. All in one, no assembly needed. Truly plug, and play.
3.) They want one warranty, from a reputable company, they feel like they are covered if anything goes wrong.
4.) Even though nvme enclosures are easy, the less technically inclined, may be hesitant to perform the arguably simple installation
Solid perspective taking.
But legitimately, life must be difficult for people who cannot assemble a tool-less enclosure.
Do you have the link for the eBay ones
The Samsung T7 is $80. Why would one choose this over the T7? Thanks in advance!
But legitimately, life must be difficult for people who cannot assemble a tool-less enclosure.
We're all good and bad at different things, my man
I'm not the same person but I just went and the best I can find is just under $34. https://www.ebay.com/itm/264820030185
Like a WD plus NVME plus case costs the same and can grow and scale. The case ends up being long term sustainable and the drives can be moved to other computers as necessary
Sabrent USB 3.1/3.2 Enclosures for M.2 NVMe SSD's: Tool-Free $29.40, Original $46
https://slickdeals.net/f/14315354-sabrent-usb-3-1-3-2-enclosures-for-m-2-nvme-ssd-s-tool-free-29-40-original-29-45-more-free-s-h#commentsBox
I also saw another thread on a tech forum soliciting user input for a
*STABLE* NVMe - USB Adapter?
https://forums.anandtec
So I didn´t feel that it was intuitive to select and buy an internal SSD as well as an enclosure. I need to buy a 1TB internal SSD and enclosure to use with my new laptop. Any suggestions on specific SSD´s and enclosures someone would recommend. Even a link to an article with recommendations would be appreciated.