expired Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series | $125 + $3 Delivery - $1/GB!

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Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series | $125 + $3 Delivery - $1/GB!
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rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:06 shop.phasercomputers.com.au (2450 clicks)

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Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series - SATA III 6Gbs, 2xnm Toggle DDR NAND, 3-Core ARMv9 MCX Controller, Norton Ghost, 3 Years Warranty

Paypal buyers, please note if you select paypal on checkout an additional $4/ssd will be charged to cover merchant fees.
CC is available in store. 2% surcharge.

Pretty much as good as the intel 520 series.

Still in stock but no longer at bargain price

Pickup available from wednesday arvo. Please place order on website and select pickup to reserve your stock.

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    CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 15:07

    Does it have Australian warranty? Or grey import?

    • +5 votes
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:08

      of course :) - Bought from Australian Distributors

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    inusure on 02/07/2012 - 15:09

    damn!!! Why! Why are you doing this to me? Why do sell this one at this price after i bought my Crucial???

    •  
      d3ft on 02/07/2012 - 15:43

      Yer I bought an M4 on Friday after months of hand wringing, then this.

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    geek7899 on 02/07/2012 - 15:10

    Outstanding price !

    If only we had the 256 GB drive at $1/GB

    •  
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:10

      not going to happen :( I wish

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        geek7899 on 02/07/2012 - 15:15

        Ah well, one day it will :)
        Till then, Crucial M4 :) :)

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    orange123 on 02/07/2012 - 15:15

    Are these better than the Crucial or Sandisk?

    • +1 vote
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:16

      Depends on the type of benchmark you do.

      But pretty on par with both :)

      • +2 votes
        Elijah on 02/07/2012 - 15:59

        The OCZ Vertex 4 128GB using 4-core for $152 will smash this in write, BUT the Samsung 3-core will smash the Vertex 4 on read <256KB-2GB…., crazy to pick between the two… LOOOL

        The Vertex 4 has a 5 year warranty, the Samsung 3 years…

        Vertex 4 uses a Indilinx Everest 2 MLC
        Samsung uses the Samsung MLC

        2 things to take note, the Vertex 4 is Incredibly fast, but early days…, the Samsung 830 are very highly spoken of in terms of stability are reliability…

        • +1 vote
          Kill Joy on 02/07/2012 - 16:30

          I have a vertex 4 and am very happy, its the best SSD I have owned. Speeds are batnut crazy, i get like 14 second boots and the second the desktop is up i can open any application in less then 2 seconds. iTunes use to lag to open for me, some where around 10 seconds, now its open before I depress my finger from my mouse.

    • +9 votes
      goober on 02/07/2012 - 15:30

      Better according to anadtech -> http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/425?vs=533

      • -6 votes
        gk0r on 02/07/2012 - 15:36

        Nice +1

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      scubacoles on 02/07/2012 - 15:30

      pretty sure the Samsung 830 was the SSD of the year for 2011 for one of the sites (Anandtech maybe)

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    PinzVidz on 02/07/2012 - 15:18

    GB/$1? That equals $1GB. :D

  • -3 votes
    fungi79 on 02/07/2012 - 15:19

    Would've been better if you had this deal before EOFY.

    • +18 votes
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:27

      i ain't no dodgy man! Check previous deals here: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/phasercomputers.com.au

      Only 1 product because our online shop is still being worked on.

      Feel free to come in store and pick it up from wednesday

      • +2 votes
        Kill Joy on 02/07/2012 - 16:32

        I do remember rhys100 previous deal, hes very legit and also a great OzB rep.

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        alwayseric on 02/07/2012 - 17:08

        double negative…

      • +6 votes
        rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:50

        haha nice :)

  • -2 votes
    wisc on 02/07/2012 - 15:32

    pretty sure its against paypal rules to add extra for paypal…I'm pretty sure someone will find the link…

    • +1 vote
      wxyz234 on 02/07/2012 - 15:54

      Only for ebay purchases. Plenty charge extra for pay pal and credit cards.

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    Dan_ on 02/07/2012 - 15:32

    EDIT: nvm

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    dy4me on 02/07/2012 - 15:33

    why is the read speed much less on the samsung compared to some other SSDs.

    •  
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:34

      i noticed that as well, not sure mate!

    • +1 vote
      kazines on 02/07/2012 - 15:41

      Because Samsung uses their own controller
      Other brands use Sand Force controller which is faster but has stability issues.

      The Sand Force controller stability problem has improved a lot
      YET, Samsung and Intel SSD with their own controller happen to be the most stable ones

      OCZ brands often fail because they use Sand Force controller with OCZ firmware

      I use Intel 520 128GB SSD with SF controller but they use their own firmware to control the controller.
      They also provide 5 year warranty on it

      • +1 vote
        rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:48

        Intel doesn't have their OWN controller. They just worked with SF to make a very reliable firmware unlike the others.

        Samsung uses their own however :)

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          kazines on 02/07/2012 - 15:51

          Before they released 520, 330 series, they did ;)

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          rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:52

          :)

        • +1 vote
          _Bruce_ on 02/07/2012 - 15:52

          Actually they did, but their newest offerings are SF.

          EDIT: Beaten.

        • -2 votes
          zeomega on 02/07/2012 - 16:36

          The point is, they don't anymore.

    •  
      mskram on 03/07/2012 - 00:32

      As someone else said below they use different controllers. Which results in them being able to compress data more for some controllers. But not all data is compressible.

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    mopo on 02/07/2012 - 15:34

    is it possible to come pick it up today? possibly buying two…

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      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:37

      pickups from wednesday arvo sorry.

      Place an order on the shop and mark pickup to make sure there is enough stock :)

      • +2 votes
        mopo on 02/07/2012 - 15:40

        not too keen now, impulse shopping urges supressed

        • +3 votes
          rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:40

          :(

          Plus 1 bargain instead? :D

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          mopo on 02/07/2012 - 15:44

          why not for a fellow coastie.

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          rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:47

          :))

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    kazines on 02/07/2012 - 15:53

    Anyway, great price. I'm quite tempted to buy it

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    shump on 02/07/2012 - 15:58

    How do I pay by credit card (not Paypal)? Only options in the cart are Bank Deposit or Cash on Pickup.

    If you want me to use Paypal please remove the $14 surcharge. It is showing as $142 in your Paypal link. Also, how do I buy 2 in Paypal?

    •  
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:08

      Sorry guys, that was a typo and has now been fixed to 128+4.

  • -1 vote
    lostn on 02/07/2012 - 16:01

    You can get less than $1 per GB if you look around for brands like Sandisk and Crucial. Even OCZ have had sales. I think $89 recently at Centrecom for 128GB.

    By the way, I'm pretty sure that charging a surcharge for using Paypal is against Paypal's terms and conditions.

    Paypal buyers, please use the following link ($4 Surcharge)

    Using that link you are charging $142 by Paypal instead of $128. That's more than a $4 mark up. Calling it a handling fee instead of a surcharge to get around Paypal's T&C is kind of dubious IMO.

    • +3 votes
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:08

      Sorry guys, that was a typo and has now been fixed to 128+4.

      and also mate, those $89 drives are very old stock. Not talking the same quality or speeds at all.

        • +8 votes
          rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:32

          then buy theirs mate :)

        • +1 vote
          lostn on 02/07/2012 - 18:47

          Those were OCZ Octanes, which use Marvell controllers. They are the same controller as used in Crucial M4. Very reliable. And they are not old. They released late 2011.

          I'm not in the market for an SSD, but if I was I'd buy one of those over one of these.

      •  
        vid_ghost on 02/07/2012 - 16:34

        Samsung drives own those slow $89 drives for speed and qty

        • -1 vote
          lostn on 02/07/2012 - 18:48

          As I said, they are the same as Crucial M4. Among the top in reliability.

          Speed differences are negligible in real world usage. The only time you'll feel the difference is in benchmarks. Reliability is the most important.

          I personally don't see this is that big a bargain.

  • +1 vote
    kei on 02/07/2012 - 16:06

    How long is this deal for? I don't get paid till next Friday :(

    • +3 votes
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:09

      Put through an order through for direct deposit and ill ship when payment comes through :)

    • +8 votes
      CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 16:11

      If you have no savings, a luxury item like this is not for you.

      • +8 votes
        ozhunter on 02/07/2012 - 16:49

        Maybe he doesn't want to use his savings.

      • +3 votes
        The Quote Train on 02/07/2012 - 18:56

        whos a cute birdy :3

        • +2 votes
          CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 19:07

          me ! :>
          btw your avatar looks weird… :/

  • +1 vote
    Sage on 02/07/2012 - 16:20

    I thought less than $1 per gigabyte was the new standard for bargains.

  •  
    ubor on 02/07/2012 - 16:23

    Can I use this to replace a SATA 2 HDD in my Desktop PC? It just crashed.

  • +1 vote
    bennib0i on 02/07/2012 - 16:27

    REP - can these be used to replace the mid-2012 13-inch MBP 2.5" HDD? are there any compatibility issues?

    • +1 vote
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:28

      Not sure on the new macbooks, i know the old ones are fine.

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    omniX32 on 02/07/2012 - 16:28

    Why is there a PayPal link for $132 when if you go through the shop and choose paypal express checkout it's $125?

    • +1 vote
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:30

      Title just got updated as you typed this.

      You can now purchase through the online shop for paypal, but you will still be charged the extra $4. Its called a paypal capture. After you have gone through the checkout i can go into paypal and change the total to 132 to cover the fees.

  •  
    Mister Bung on 02/07/2012 - 17:14

    Here's a review for those interested, they mention there's some issues with write times but this is negligible compared to standard HDs:

    http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4520/samsung_830_series_128...

  •  
    sparky13 on 02/07/2012 - 17:19

    Fantastic deal. May be interested in one in a few months time (we'll see). Though even better would be a 256GB for close to $1 per GB.

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    weezlebub on 02/07/2012 - 17:37

    picture is a 256gb drive … now that would be sexy!!

  • +1 vote
    Nobita on 02/07/2012 - 18:34

    $1/GB, we're getting there boys and girls!

    • +5 votes
      lostn on 02/07/2012 - 18:56

      We're past there. Do a search on OZB for Crucial M4. You'll find the $1 per GB barrier has been broken by quite a margin before and quite regularly at that.

      Also Sandisk Extremes.

      I'm just surprised that so many people weren't aware of those frequent deals and saw this as the biggest bargain per GB ever seen.

      • +2 votes
        troyww on 02/07/2012 - 19:21

        Not the biggest bargain/GB but the best ever deal on this particular SSD .

      • +3 votes
        alwayseric on 02/07/2012 - 20:06

        at last, someone said something rational. same here, i also wonder why people went crazy about this deal.

      • +1 vote
        geek7899 on 02/07/2012 - 21:52

        I'm just surprised that so many people weren't aware of those frequent deals and saw this as the biggest bargain per GB ever seen.

        1) Surely the quality and brand of the product on offer has a bearing, or maybe not for you ?

        2) Most of those deals for quality brands have been from Amazon, not with local warranty.

        • +1 vote
          lostn on 02/07/2012 - 22:49

          1. The brands that have been cheaper are quality brands. Cheaper =/= worse. The Samsung is not the #1 most recommended SSD brand by savvy people or even in the top 3.

          2. That is true, however if you don't live in NSW where Phaser Computer is, I don't see it being a whole lot better. Buying online always makes warranty a bit more complicated, no matter where you got it from. At least Amazon is a giant, trusted and world recognized brand. Their warranty procedures are also really good. I had a friend RMA a Crucial M4. They paid his return shipping and gave him a brand new unit, even though it was 6 months old. I doubt Phaser will do that for you.

          There are plenty of local PC shops that do a bad job with RMA. They either take forever, or they say there's no problem with it. Local warranty isn't always what it's cracked up to be. The reputation of the merchant is more important when it comes to warranty, and the bigger guys having more at stake are usually less dodgy.

  •  
    cheese510 on 02/07/2012 - 20:43

    How many of these do you have in stock? Might pick one up tomorrow.

    • +1 vote
      cheese510 on 02/07/2012 - 20:44

      Also, since im somewhat of a n00b at installing computer hardware, would this fit in a laptop? Samsung RV720..

      •  
        cheese510 on 02/07/2012 - 20:55

        Damn, im an idiot and didnt see the update. Shame. :(

        Is the new price the 128 plus delivery?

        • +1 vote
          rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 21:00

          correct. in stock wed arvo in shop.

        •  
          cheese510 on 02/07/2012 - 21:15

          Awesome! Ill see you Wednesday afternoon then!

    •  
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 21:03

      also stock levels are still high. Don't think we will run out till the end of the week.

  •  
    lovelace112 on 02/07/2012 - 20:43

    hi, buddy. Why the delievery becomes 5 dollars? many thanks.

    • +1 vote
      rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 21:01

      are you in WA or some remote place? delivery is $3 for most, but slightly more for other places. (WA, NT, SA etc)

      •  
        lovelace112 on 02/07/2012 - 21:27

        no. vic. just ask.

        • +1 vote
          rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 21:28

          vic i think is like $1 more

        • +1 vote
          lovelace112 on 02/07/2012 - 21:34

          it shows 5 bucks. anyway, just curious.

  •  
    xxqqxx89 on 02/07/2012 - 23:01

    charged me 7$ to 7008 TAS,still good though.
    Just wondering how long it will take?

    •  
      rhys100 on 03/07/2012 - 07:12

      shipped wed/thursday

  •  
    hugo. on 03/07/2012 - 10:00

    is the model number MZ-7PC128B/WW?

  •  
    porleng on 03/07/2012 - 10:30

    hey, can you do a deal on the intel 520 120gb ssd?

  •  
    giggles on 03/07/2012 - 11:33

    I don't want to like you on facebook and the requirement is stupid.

    •  
      rhys100 on 03/07/2012 - 11:34

      you don't have too, it is not listed as a requirement.

      •  
        giggles on 03/07/2012 - 12:46

        it is in YOUR listing. durrrr

  •  
    rhys100 on 03/07/2012 - 11:35

    Hey guys, price is now back to normal. Still competitive if you still wish to buy. Congratz on those who got the bargain

  •  
    snappy1234 on 03/07/2012 - 11:54

    why change price in title…makes it hard to search for past deals (just mark expired)
    …also no longer $1gb

    that is all.

  1. rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:27
    +18 i ain't no dodgy man! Check
  2. goober on 02/07/2012 - 15:30
    +9 Better according to anadtech
  3. CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 16:11
    +8 If you have no savings, a
  4. ozhunter on 02/07/2012 - 16:49
    +8 Maybe he doesn't want to use
  5. rhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 16:32
    +8 then buy theirs mate :)
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