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expiredtDames | Staff posted Jul 11, 2023 07:48 AM

Prime Members: Crucial X8 Portable USB 3.2 Solid State Drives: 2TB $92, 1TB

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Amazon has for Prime Members: Crucial X8 Portable USB 3.2 Solid State Drives on sale below from $55.99. Shipping is free.

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  • 2TB (CT2000X8SSD9) $91.99

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Amazon has for Prime Members: Crucial X8 Portable USB 3.2 Solid State Drives on sale below from $55.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

Available in:
  • 1TB (CT1000X8SSD9) $55.99
  • 2TB (CT2000X8SSD9) $91.99

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xcopy
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No, just IMO, but it's due to the flexibility in the long run. Enclosures are so cheap now, and with the ability to yank the drive out and use it in a computer it makes little sense (to me) to buy something that will always be an external.

I've owned too many computers, drives, etc. and have moved drives around more times that I can count. With the prices for 2-4TB SSDs today, it's just a more logical way - for me - to go.
ThriftyRoute6040
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Absolutely! You purchase an SSD to run. Run windows, PC games, etc. I would never use an SSD for long term storage. Who needs 7,000 mb/s for storage? You can get a 5TB HDD for the price of a 1TB SSD. Store all your data and then copy over what you want to use. I have computers from my childhood that are over 20 years old that still boot. We all know HDDs last. SSDs haven't been around long enough to test that yet.
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My understanding of SSDs is that, if they are powered down for too long (sometime over a year), they can start to lose data. You'll need to power it up from time to time so it doesn't lose the charge. You don't want to put important wedding photos on it and stick it ina drawer for 10 years. Disk based drives don't suffer this problem. Instead, they run the risk of the dyes degrading. Which one lasts longer? Who knows. But my guess is the SSD will last shorter in a situation where you leave it unplugged for years

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Jul 11, 2023 10:41 AM
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JFalcJul 11, 2023 10:41 AM
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Amazon Prime Members Only - Prime Day Sale

Crucial x8 1TB ($56) or 2TB ($92) or 4TB ($176) Portable SSD -$56 / $92 / $176 [amazon.com]

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Incredible performance with read speeds up to 1050 MB/s
Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox One with USB-C 3.1 Gen2 and USB-A connectors
Durable design featuring an anodized aluminum core, drop proof up to 7.5 feet, extreme-temperature, shock and vibration proof
Backed by Micron, one of the largest manufacturers of flash storage in the world
Jul 11, 2023 12:01 PM
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xcopyJul 11, 2023 12:01 PM
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OK price, but I think the Acer deal and buying your own enclosure might be a better long term solution...

https://slickdeals.net/f/16780400-4tb-acer-predator-gm7000-nvme-7400mb-s-pcie-gen4-gaming-solid-state-drive-ssd-199-99-prime-members?src=toast_dealalert
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Quote from xcopy :
OK price, but I think the Acer deal and buying your own enclosure might be a better long term solution...

https://slickdeals.net/f/16780400-4tb-acer-predator-gm7000-nvme-7400mb-s-pcie-gen4-gaming-solid-state-drive-ssd-199-99-prime-members?src=toast_dealalert
Why? Because it has more memory?
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xcopyJul 11, 2023 01:05 PM
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Quote from zdiddy987 :
Why? Because it has more memory?
No, just IMO, but it's due to the flexibility in the long run. Enclosures are so cheap now, and with the ability to yank the drive out and use it in a computer it makes little sense (to me) to buy something that will always be an external.

I've owned too many computers, drives, etc. and have moved drives around more times that I can count. With the prices for 2-4TB SSDs today, it's just a more logical way - for me - to go.
Jul 11, 2023 02:33 PM
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doboy007Jul 11, 2023 02:33 PM
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Bought the 2TB for cheaper a few months ago on a flash sale. This should be the regular price and not a "Prime day" price.
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Jul 11, 2023 02:41 PM
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dealstormJul 11, 2023 02:41 PM
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Quote from doboy007 :
Bought the 2TB for cheaper a few months ago on a flash sale. This should be the regular price and not a "Prime day" price.
More like a brief pricing glitch. Happy that others can get in on that pricing now.
Jul 11, 2023 02:43 PM
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doboy007Jul 11, 2023 02:43 PM
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Quote from dealstorm :
More like a brief pricing glitch. Happy that others can get in on that pricing now.
regardless, this price should be the norm and not a prime day thing
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EricJ3237Jul 12, 2023 12:20 AM
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My understanding of SSDs is that, if they are powered down for too long (sometime over a year), they can start to lose data. You'll need to power it up from time to time so it doesn't lose the charge. You don't want to put important wedding photos on it and stick it ina drawer for 10 years. Disk based drives don't suffer this problem. Instead, they run the risk of the dyes degrading. Which one lasts longer? Who knows. But my guess is the SSD will last shorter in a situation where you leave it unplugged for years
Jul 12, 2023 12:34 AM
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AJfromDALLASJul 12, 2023 12:34 AM
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This one or the other deal with Samsung T7 Shields ($200)?
Jul 12, 2023 12:43 AM
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sky0102Jul 12, 2023 12:43 AM
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I can install Steam games to this drive and move this around to different computers without redownloading / reinstalling the games, right?
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araif1Jul 12, 2023 01:56 AM
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Quote from AJfromDALLAS :
This one or the other deal with Samsung T7 Shields ($200)?
I can't speak specifically about the T7, but I did cross shop these months ago. The X8 was a little cheaper at the time and I've always had good luck with crucial so I went with them. I've been using it daily for Lightroom and haven't had any issues. The performance is great and I highly recommend it.
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Jul 12, 2023 02:03 AM
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dealstormJul 12, 2023 02:03 AM
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Quote from AJfromDALLAS :
This one or the other deal with Samsung T7 Shields ($200)?
Samsung has hardware encryption and an activity light, so there's no mystery as to when the drive is being accessed and when it's idle.
Jul 12, 2023 02:05 AM
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dealstormJul 12, 2023 02:05 AM
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Quote from EricJ3237 :
Disk based drives don't suffer this problem. Instead, they run the risk of the dyes degrading.
Dyes? So many years and I'm still learning about hard drive technology.
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krnprogamerJul 12, 2023 02:24 AM
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Quote from xcopy :
No, just IMO, but it's due to the flexibility in the long run. Enclosures are so cheap now, and with the ability to yank the drive out and use it in a computer it makes little sense (to me) to buy something that will always be an external.

I've owned too many computers, drives, etc. and have moved drives around more times that I can count. With the prices for 2-4TB SSDs today, it's just a more logical way - for me - to go.
I feel that portable SSDs don't really offer much compared to nvme with enclosures..just overpriced, less flexibility and slower performance..
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phillip9Jul 12, 2023 02:41 AM
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Quote from krnprogamer :
I feel that portable SSDs don't really offer much compared to nvme with enclosures..just overpriced, less flexibility and slower performance..
you must be using some really generic NVMe drives. A generic ADATA 2TB drive is on sale for $85 and a generic external enclosure is going to cost you at least $30 for a total of $115.

this is a name brand crucial 2TB external drive for $92.00

this crucial is not upgradable, but you don't have to keep them forever, if you need a bigger drive, you sell the old one
Quote from krnprogamer :
I feel that portable SSDs don't really offer much compared to nvme with enclosures..just overpriced, less flexibility and slower performance..
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