Crucial Technology 128GB M4 2.5" SSD USD $212.00 (AUD $203.80) DELIVERED from B&H

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Crucial Technology 128GB M4 2.5" SSD USD $212.00 (AUD $203.80) DELIVERED from B&H

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fma007 on 21/08/2011 - 22:24 www.bhphotovideo.com (3019 clicks)

Hey guys, saw an excellent deal posted at dealstream.com.au.
I've got a really tight ass and i'm buying this so it must be good.

Crucial Technology 128GB m4 2.5" SSD USD$212.00 (AUD$203.80) Delivered from B&H. Shipping is 3-5 days.
Breakdown is US$179.95 for the drive and US$32.26 shipping.
Cheapest on staticice is $276.55 not including delivery.

Product Highlights
Drive Capacity of 128GB
Ultra-Fast SATA 6Gbps Interface
Laptop-Fitting 2.5" Form Factor
Read Speed of up to 415MB/s
Micron MLC Flash Components
Shock & Vibration Resistant
Quiet & Cool Operation

Related Store: B&H Photo Video

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+32 votes

ozhunter on 21/08/2011 - 22:27 ¶

I've got a really tight ass

too much info
- +30 votes
  
  fma007 on 21/08/2011 - 22:29 ¶
  
  u should see it, its tight baby. You'd think it was clenched.. its not
  - +4 votes
    
    Modokun on 21/08/2011 - 22:37 ¶
    
    … come on, have some class.
    - +1 vote
      
      aflrunner on 22/08/2011 - 00:31 ¶
      
      lol
    - +14 votes
      
      dkslim on 22/08/2011 - 03:33 ¶
      
      tight ass comments are classy on ozbargain.
- +2 votes
  
  User 47267 on 21/08/2011 - 23:20 ¶
  
  You're focusing on the wrong thing. It's implying that it's a really sleek, smooth and thin form factor.
  - +3 votes
    
    diamondtouch1 on 22/08/2011 - 00:38 ¶
    
    are we still talking about the behind? lol
+5 votes

fma007 on 21/08/2011 - 22:41 ¶

wow, you guys are way too serious for a sunday night
Phil Anthropist on 21/08/2011 - 22:41 ¶

Good price but I think it's actually $203.24 unless there's some kind of conversion rate percentage.

The price quoted is for USD + Shipping in USD = AUD equiva lent is shown as lesser amount.

Use something like a nab gold visa debit or prepaid travelex card to get cheaper rate?
- fma007 on 21/08/2011 - 22:44 ¶
  
  Sorry, i think you missed my AUD in the brackets
  - Phil Anthropist on 21/08/2011 - 23:16 ¶
    
    Looks like I did miss them! it's late - or I'm getting old or something :P
    - +1 vote
      
      Hirokuro on 21/08/2011 - 23:21 ¶
      
      I'd say the latter.
    - +5 votes
      
      Phil Anthropist on 22/08/2011 - 00:02 ¶
      
      The latter? So it's definitely 'something' ;)
    - +4 votes
      
      kiwipride on 22/08/2011 - 06:54 ¶
      
      You were distracted by his tight….you know what.
+2 votes

oceang on 21/08/2011 - 23:01 ¶

Great price. It was AUD267 from Crucial direct in late May. I got one then and thought it was a good price at the time. Very happy with the performance of the SSD in my system. Great value at just over AUD200 delivered.
- Mossy on 22/08/2011 - 13:46 ¶
  
  Same here, I got one in July for around $270… Thinking the missus might "need" one now :-)
ltwo on 21/08/2011 - 23:40 ¶

would this be good in a Macbook Pro?
- Kamui on 22/08/2011 - 00:41 ¶
  
  Yes if your macbook runs on a SATA 3 port or else it would still work but just not as efficient and the speeds will also be more limited.
  - +2 votes
    
    uraha on 22/08/2011 - 00:56 ¶
    
    way too much issues on the macbook pro 2011. not worth it
    - Daabido on 22/08/2011 - 08:39 ¶
      
      OWC are the best for Apple systems.
    - zomg on 22/08/2011 - 12:24 ¶
      
      I had issues with my crucial M4 in my MBP 17" 2011. Wasn't even able to install the OS…kept on failing. Resorted to a SATA2 SSD instead…Lost almost $100 on switching from M4 to OCZ Vertex 3 to Vertex 2….
  - theguyrules on 22/08/2011 - 18:36 ¶
    
    Ah that sucks, I would love one of these in my mac. Oh well.
- +1 vote
  
  uraha on 22/08/2011 - 00:56 ¶
  
  NO!
Snug on 21/08/2011 - 23:41 ¶

Great price! But with the not so solid state of these hard drives, reliability wise, would the SageMax Protection Plan help for an extra ~$30 for 2yrs or should we leave it to fate?
- +1 vote
  
  izzeho on 21/08/2011 - 23:47 ¶
  
  Waste of money, also probably wouldn't help you any. These things aren't no kiddie toys (unlike the rushed to market stuff we keep seeing by OCZ et. al.), crucial has built them well and so far been very reliable for every one I know.
  - Snug on 21/08/2011 - 23:55 ¶
    
    Awsome thats all I needed, wont waste the money. Thanks!
- the discombobul... on 21/08/2011 - 23:51 ¶
  
  The drives have 3 yr warranty on them. I don't think that 2yrs is an extra 2 yrs.
Redmo0n on 21/08/2011 - 23:47 ¶

Would this be the cheapest 128GB SSD? I'm looking to get one for my HP.
- uraha on 22/08/2011 - 00:57 ¶
  
  No, there is cheaper ones http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=128gb+ssd&spos=...
  - Mossy on 22/08/2011 - 13:57 ¶
    
    Keep in mind that most of those results are SATA 2, until about page 6 I think. Also, most of the SATA 2's read/write speeds are nearly half of this Crucial. So for the extra $20, I would get the M4.
    - Redmo0n on 22/08/2011 - 23:48 ¶
      
      Fair enough, was considering it for my HP but it uses SATA1 and I'm flogging it :)
tyler.durden on 22/08/2011 - 00:48 ¶

hi

anyone know if they accept paypal?
under the link it says usa etc only

so how else to buy it..
- heatseeker424 on 22/08/2011 - 00:56 ¶
  
  Credit card..?
- uraha on 22/08/2011 - 01:02 ¶
  
  yeh it takes paypal. honestly you're better off with another brand. I brought two last time, one for macbook pro 2011 and one for dell xps. It fails on he macbook pro 2011, i keep on getting the beach ball. On the XPS, speeds don't even reach the advertised speeds (AS SSD benchmark).
  - tyler.durden on 22/08/2011 - 01:15 ¶
    
    which other brands are there?
    
    I heard on WP there were problems with the sandforce controllers as well.
    And others on WP seem seem to have no problems with the m4.
    
    So what brands can get then??
    Seems like failure rate could be on any brands…
  - tyler.durden on 22/08/2011 - 01:21 ¶
    
    no paypal, in the checkout only available to usa, uk, and canada..
  - +1 vote
    
    izzeho on 22/08/2011 - 12:02 ¶
    
    Lol? Crucial were (and still are, I haven't kept current as mine has been fantastic) receiving incredible reviews from everyone who tested them. Raw speed they didn't quite reach the OCZ, but as for reliability and ease of use they absolutely flogged them.
    
    I benchmark at 700+ in AS SSD with my Crucial. Perhaps you haven't got AHCI enabled? Or its on SATA2? OR it's a Mac? No wonder.
  - Naga.Thai on 22/08/2011 - 14:02 ¶
    
    NO PAYPAL FOR AUSTRALIA - "We accept PayPal payments (via our website only) provided that the shipping address is a PayPal confirmed address. PayPal is accepted for U.S., Canada & UK customers only"
+1 vote

uraha on 22/08/2011 - 00:56 ¶

Before you buy check this out http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Solid-State-Drives-SSD/bd-p/ssd
zeomega on 22/08/2011 - 01:06 ¶

Do check if it comes with international warranty. SSDs historically have a higher rate of failure vs traditional HDDS. Factoring in a possible RMA process to USA. won't be as cheap anymore. I personally went with a OCZ Agility 3 (525MB Read 425MB/s write) locally for $230 delivered.
- +1 vote
  
  uraha on 22/08/2011 - 01:08 ¶
  
  crucial RMA process is annoying as but they pay for the return shipping if the product is faulty. Took them 3 months to refund me that
  - zeomega on 22/08/2011 - 01:18 ¶
    
    Cost of shipping to USA is paid by the owner. Easily $20+. Imagine if you're one of the unlucky ones who have to RMA 2 or more times ( i've read quite a few of such horror stories online while doing my research), wouldn't be much of a bargain but cost more than buying local in the end.
    - tyler.durden on 22/08/2011 - 08:39 ¶
      
      you save $77 so 2 returns would still cover it.
      $25x2 = 50.
      Still save $27
  - tyler.durden on 22/08/2011 - 01:19 ¶
    
    how much it cost to ship to USA/crucial?
    
    if i get this from bhphoto, saving about $76, so if problems ship of to usa would cost how much?
    might still be worth it..
    
    then again maybe not..if u need to wait 3 months.
    but if u buy from OZ still need to wait 3 months anyways..
    unless the store would give u a straight away swap for a new one.
dkslim on 22/08/2011 - 01:33 ¶

There is NO international warranty, if there's any problem you need to send it back at your own expense to the US. Tracked shipping to the US is expensive, about $25.
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+3 votes

B3 on 22/08/2011 - 06:05 ¶

I've been holding off buying an SSD for as long as possible but this is the deal that finally made me crack.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/m4-ssd-capacity-comparis...

"in many cases, the 128 GB version of Crucial's m4 turns out to be faster than the 256 GB model. As a result, we continue to recommend that 128 GB capacity point."
- -4 votes
  
  uraha on 22/08/2011 - 12:06 ¶
  
  Crucial m4 sucks, the new sandforce controllers are so much better
muzzamo on 22/08/2011 - 09:41 ¶

I bought a crucial m4 from macsales.com about 3 months ago. Its a fantastic SSD, particularly if you have a Sandy Bridge (SATAIII) system.
freemoneyhunter on 22/08/2011 - 10:12 Comment score below threshold (-4).
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  muzzamo on 22/08/2011 - 10:30 ¶
  
  Ozbargain isn't really about cost its about value.
  
  This is good value for a SSD of this quality.
  
  If you were really tight you wouldn't have a computer/internet and would use the public one at the library.
  - ejsteven on 22/08/2011 - 10:32 ¶
    
    I must be really tight then ;)
psychologist on 22/08/2011 - 11:38 ¶

How does this compare with Intel 520 120gb?
Lego Spaceman on 22/08/2011 - 11:40 ¶

A technician on the MacRumours forum advises Mac users to go with the current Samsung SSDs due to frequent compatibility issues with Crucial's Micron-based SSDs. He recommends them ahead of the OWC SSDs, too. (I don't have the link at hand.). B&H sell the Samsung for $220.
- Lego Spaceman on 22/08/2011 - 18:03 ¶
  
  See: http://goo.gl/qYqcC
alo1234 on 22/08/2011 - 11:50 ¶

Thank you for your order!

Your order # is xxxxxxxxxxx

We are currently experiencing a temporary delay with order processing. Your information has been saved and your order will be processed as soon as we are up and running again. An email confirmation will be sent with your order details.

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Department at 800.606.6969 or email cs@bhphotovideo.com.

Bugger! Are they not gonna send it to us or something xD
raven2000 on 22/08/2011 - 12:52 ¶

Yeah I Just got a 64gb Crucial M4 from bhphotovideo a week ago. It's running sweet :)
- zeomega on 22/08/2011 - 15:10 ¶
  
  How do you survive with 64GB?
  
  I'm quite thankful i decided on a 120GB. I've relocated all my userdata on windows 7 ultimate, so the SSD only runs OS and programs (games are on a traditional drive as well).
  
  I've managed to use 70GB so far.
  - the discombobul... on 22/08/2011 - 15:17 ¶
    
    Depends on where you use it and what with. With my EEE 901 and linux I only just hit disk full on my 64GB SSD (I bought an aftermarket one) after 2 years or so of use and that was only because I hardly ever deleted anything. If I were to clean the sucker up I'd easily get back 50-75% of the disk space.
    
    And yeah, I even have games installed on this sucker. :)
  - raven2000 on 22/08/2011 - 15:25 ¶
    
    Lol >.<
    
    Everyone has different usage. For me, 64gb is way more than enough. Atm I've got 34gb free left with Windows 7 and all my programs installed :)
  - leonheart1 on 22/08/2011 - 20:07 ¶
    
    If you got lots of RAM, try decreasing the pagefile size.
    I saved about 10 GBs on mine doing that.
Explosions_Hurt on 22/08/2011 - 13:02 ¶

Well, allow me to loosen that arse for you…
- +1 vote
  
  Demarco on 22/08/2011 - 13:19 ¶
  
  super appropriate username
- +3 votes
  
  raven2000 on 22/08/2011 - 15:32 ¶
  
  Erm. I think FMA -> Full metal alchemist not **** my ass.
  - Redmo0n on 22/08/2011 - 23:49 ¶
    
    Alphonse is a gay robot..
MdMa7 on 22/08/2011 - 15:18 ¶

For anyone still doubting the reliability of any SSD (like I was), you need to check out the SSD Write Endurance test/thread here http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?271063-SS...

It put all my worries to rest.. The 64GB Crucial M4 has written 330.2 TiB (363.22 TB) so far without any issues.
The Samsung 470 64GB (34nm) just died after having written 478.0 TiB (525.607 TB).
- stumo on 22/08/2011 - 16:10 ¶
  
  You may need to start up your worries again. Since almost all failures are to do with the controller/firmware/configuration, not the flash itself.
- dkslim on 22/08/2011 - 16:43 ¶
  
  The only SSDs with rock solid reliability are Intel and Samsung. Crucial is pretty good compared to Sandforce, but still not with the best.
- zeomega on 22/08/2011 - 21:01 ¶
  
  If the memory chip fails, the controller is smart enough to reallocate space/remap. It's like having a bad sector on a traditional disk.
  
  Failures are typically circuitry, controllers etc. Which requires RMA.
cwongtech on 22/08/2011 - 19:02 ¶

Is there a cheaper SATA2 version? No point paying for a SATA3 drive since my chipset can't handle it :(
- +1 vote
  
  stumo on 22/08/2011 - 19:21 ¶
  
  But what about when you upgrade your PC? This SSD should last well over 5 years for most users.
  - +1 vote
    
    cwongtech on 22/08/2011 - 22:56 ¶
    
    It's a 2.5" SSD, I'm not upgrading my laptop's chipset anytime soon just for this deal, I'm on a i5-460m, with a HM55, no SATA3 for me.
    And dude, futureproofing tech never works, you should know that by now. By the time I get a new laptop (not going back to desktops for a while) SSD prices will have dropped by a bit.
    - stumo on 23/08/2011 - 11:41 ¶
      
      Well good luck finding a sata2 SSD cheaper than this deal.
    - cwongtech on 23/08/2011 - 22:31 ¶
      
      @Stumo
      StaticIce shows the SATA2 SSDs are priced around $190.
      At the moment, my 7200RPM 500GB is enough for me.
    - +1 vote
      
      the discombobul... on 23/08/2011 - 22:56 ¶
      
      Don't know what you found but this is the cheapest I found:
      
      $198.00 OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G MMOCSSD22VE120G SSD 2.5" 120G SATA2 Vertex 2(E)
      
      This is excluding MSY Clayton (they have one at $180 as clearance stock) as I assume there's not internet delivery and you're not local.
      
      Now add $10-$15 for delivery.
      
      Apologies if I missed one suitably cheap. It was a quick scan.
ppshy1 on 22/08/2011 - 19:26 ¶

just bought one. Thanks for the deal
- alchemist on 22/08/2011 - 21:00 ¶
  
  Me too.. Thanks for the deal.
ryantan1121 on 23/08/2011 - 00:37 ¶

Check out for this if you are comparing Crucial m4,Vertex 3 and Force series 3 and etc.
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=30751
Generally I think Crucial is quite cost efficient. Among those, i chose to buy Crucial m4.
binscab on 23/08/2011 - 12:42 ¶

Anyone get one of these (or a cheaper one) for their Asus 1015B Eepc deal?
- the discombobul... on 23/08/2011 - 12:56 ¶
  
  Precisely what I am thinking of :)
  - binscab on 24/08/2011 - 16:25 ¶
    
    Yeah but costs as much as the unit… I'm happy to go for a lower capacity/slightly slower one if I can save..
    - the discombobul... on 24/08/2011 - 16:27 ¶
      
      64GB has done me for a very long time on a netbook so you might want to look into that if you want to save more. They're around $100-$120 for ones worth getting if I remember right. It took me around 2 years of lazy usage (ie rarely deleting stuff) to fill it up.
      
      YMMV but I hope that helps.
Mossy on 23/08/2011 - 14:39 ¶

2 of my mates wanted in, total of 3 ordered… ~ AUD$189 each (inc shipping). Boom, headshot! :-)
- ppshy1 on 23/08/2011 - 16:30 ¶
  
  nice. you must have very nice friends. Not splitting the 30dollar delivery between 3 people
Cloudpkk on 24/08/2011 - 10:15 ¶

Hmm Its disappointing that its estimated delivery date is 09/01/2011 and i ordered a week back.
widden on 24/08/2011 - 11:13 ¶

out of stock already.
- dkslim on 24/08/2011 - 13:11 ¶
  
  That was quick, hope they don't jack prices up.
fma007 on 25/08/2011 - 01:21 ¶

can always get it here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Crucial-CT128M4SSD2-M4-2-5-128GB...

and use a freight forwarder.. prob comes out the same price or cheaper
- frewer on 30/08/2011 - 12:17 ¶
  
  the link you give they ship to US only :)
  the slogan "(Australia) Is that a country with bushes and kangaroo everywhere" might be true :P, hence most tech goods not ship to here.
  - fma007 on 30/08/2011 - 13:59 ¶
    
    Thats why i said use a freight forwarder :)
    - the discombobul... on 30/08/2011 - 14:11 ¶
      
      Which one?
    - fma007 on 30/08/2011 - 15:18 ¶
      
      Theres no point now, its out of stock on ebay.
      Buy it from B&H which is back in stock.
    - the discombobul... on 30/08/2011 - 16:24 ¶
      
      Been looking for a freight forwarder for other items. Wanted to know what has been used by others (to success) so I'm less likely to pick something dodgy.
kevlarman on 30/08/2011 - 07:31 ¶

They're back in stock!
Mossy on 31/08/2011 - 07:31 ¶

My 3 have arrived this morning from B&H !!! Woohoo!
- kevlarman on 31/08/2011 - 09:36 ¶
  
  How long did shipping take? Which method?
  - +1 vote
    
    purplebangle on 31/08/2011 - 11:11 ¶
    
    I ordered mine and just went with the default shipping method.
    
    The package arrived Monday morning so it took just about 5 business days which is pretty quick if I may say so myself.
  - cwongtech on 01/09/2011 - 15:03 ¶
    
    B&H is extremely fast for an international e-tailer