Looking for a SSD, any good deal?

Lhugo. on 24/08/2011 - 16:10

quite expansive in OZ.
96gb-128gb

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h4lcyon on 24/08/2011 - 16:18

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There is a box at the top right of the site labelled search, you could try there first? :P
[Deactivated] on 24/08/2011 - 16:22

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/51330
GreatWhiteHunter on 24/08/2011 - 16:52

I picked up two intel 320 series 160gb drives for $260 AUD each delivered off EBAY from the USA.

They are about $330 here so pretty happy.
- dkslim on 24/08/2011 - 17:46
  
  So you're the one, I was watching them and thought about it for too long…
  - GreatWhiteHunter on 24/08/2011 - 18:09
    
    They'll be back… The prices have come down in the last 3 months and they are still dropping.
    
    AU shop prices were $399 3 months ago - now $330.
  - GreatWhiteHunter on 26/08/2011 - 19:22
    
    Did you mean these ones:
    
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190568827059?ssPageName=STRK:MEWN…
    
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190568723797?ssPageName=STRK:MEWN…
    
    The guy did bundled postage same cost for 2 as 1…
hugo. on 24/08/2011 - 16:57

yes, they are cheaper in US.
but i'd prefer OZ stock for the warranty.
BargainMyMiddleName on 24/08/2011 - 18:03

i picked up a ocz 120 gb from HT for $253. Not cheap but im happy with it. Performance is amazing.

http://www.ht.com.au/part/Z5222-OCZ-Agility-3-Series-solid-s…
GreatWhiteHunter on 24/08/2011 - 18:08

Bear in mind at least for Intel the warranty is global so you shouldn't expect too many troubles getting them fixed if required. Plus intel are more reliable than Vertex 2 :)
bbqwer on 25/08/2011 - 02:31

if you are looking for reliable SSD, you cant go wrong with Intel Brand. I been running Intel SSD 2 years, no problem. stable and reliable.
I used to have OCZ extreme, it was dead, blue screen after 4 months.
- GreatWhiteHunter on 26/08/2011 - 19:20
  
  I have a 3 year old X25-M still going strong.
  
  The 320 series have redundant memory and are designed to outlast the X25-M by a large margin….
- MetalPhreak on 31/08/2011 - 00:29
  
  Agreed. I have an Intel 510 (Sata3) and its fantastic. Smokes most other SSDs in real world tests. It is certainly not the cheapest though.
  
  This is a good read:
  http://www.anandtech.com/show/4421/the-2011-midrange-ssd-rou…
dirtybird on 28/08/2011 - 08:06

Well I am not sure if this will be valid or not but Amazon UK currently have a Kingston SSD V+100 96GB SATA2 2.5inch Hard Drive for £79.99 + P&H.
That works out at about $AUD$125.00 + P&H
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004APRLTY

Either way its a good indication that prices are dropping reasonably quick.
aa1320 on 29/08/2011 - 00:58

anyone wanna get Crucial m4 from US, cuz its US $160 only
- dirtybird on 30/08/2011 - 08:54
  
  Interesting cos I was looking at this as well.
  Crucial CT128M4 Solid State Drive2 128GB M4 £142.48 ($AUD220)
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004W2JKZI
  
  And the one I found in the US was $188
  http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=CT128M4SSD
  and I was weighing up the fact I dont pay shipping while in the UK or have it shipped from the US back to AU.
  
  Do you have more detail on your M4?
  - aa1320 on 31/08/2011 - 00:37
    
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768801-REG/Crucial_Tec…
    this one look good, although a bit higher, but still cheaper than those retailer selling @ 279
    
    btw, looking someone share the postage (although not really much, but still want to make it cheaper)
itybitypieces on 30/08/2011 - 16:52

dont really know where you people are looking to buy ssd drives but from what i have found ,these are a pretty good deal and probably as good as you will get in australia .http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=210_902_909

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