Which was resolved several weeks ago and is gravely misleading to still put there without some information about the current situation, which would go something like "Some drives with lower channels are still out there in the channels but can be RMAed for the larger version for free, so that the only thing that can happen is that you have to wait a few days longer". If that's a problem or not depends on the person and their situationOCZ is not a good choice as there is no way of knowing what you will be getting. Some V2 60GB drives are actually 55GB.
It is a complicated issue. Read up on OCZ's 25nm transition fiasco if you have the time.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2143367
Which was resolved several weeks ago and is gravely misleading to still put there without some information about the current situation, which would go something like "Some drives with lower channels are still out there in the channels but can be RMAed for the larger version for free, so that the only thing that can happen is that you have to wait a few days longer". If that's a problem or not depends on the person and their situation
Check out the Samsung 470 Series SSD's. I just purchased one and installed it on my laptop. Win7 boots light-years faster than the 7200rpm drive that it originally came with, and in general, it seems so much snappier.
Oh sure depending on the situation that may put off someone from buying a concerned SSD, no question about that. But he should be able to make his decision on the current situation and not something else, that can hardly harm.RMAing is not fun. Since OCZ hasn't issued a recall you can not be certain that you will be getting what you intended. Why risk it when other companies provide the exact same technology for the same price? OCZ's only unique products are low cost PCI-e SSDs. Everything else is covered by other competitive makers.
Oh sure depending on the situation that may put off someone from buying a concerned SSD, no question about that. But he should be able to make his decision on the current situation and not something else, that can hardly harm.
So you're saying the information provided in your link and post is still 100% correct (sure you can follow the last link of your link to anand's post where it's mentioned but really that's even worse than the usual pr fineprint imo)? Yeah exactly.. There's a big difference between having an opinion on a matter and "forgetting" to mention half the information because it better fits into the narrative that way.The OCZ fiasco has not been resolved in a straightforward fashion
I just ordered an Intel 320 series SSD yesterday.The foll. SSDs fit the Budget, which one would u suggest???
Corsair Nova Series CSSD-V64GB2-BRKT
Kingston SSDNow V100 Series
ADATA S599 AS599S-64GM-C
Mushkin Enhanced Callisto Deluxe MKNSSDCL60GB-DX
OCZ Agility 2 OCZSSD2-2AGTE60G
SAMSUNG 470 Series MZ-5PA064/US
Corsair Force Series CSSD-F60GB2-BRKT-A
Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1
Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CT040G3K5
The foll. SSDs fit the Budget, which one would u suggest???
So you're saying the information provided in your link and post is still 100% correct (sure you can follow the last link of your link to anand's post where it's mentioned but really that's even worse than the usual pr fineprint imo)? Yeah exactly.. There's a big difference between having an opinion on a matter and "forgetting" to mention half the information because it better fits into the narrative that way.
I just ordered an Intel 320 series SSD yesterday.
My money speaks as my vote.
But 40GBs is pretty small. If you could bump your budget up a bit, go for the 80GB version.
Of your list, I would pick in this order by brands, Intel 320, Corsair Force, Mushkin Callisto, Adata S599. Find a size, at least 64GB or higher. Just my opinion.
Check out the Samsung 470 Series SSD's. I just purchased one and installed it on my laptop. Win7 boots light-years faster than the 7200rpm drive that it originally came with, and in general, it seems so much snappier.
Check my link, it's only $160 shipped from Buy.comI would recommend Intel if and only if he can bump the budget up to the 80GB model, which is about $190 right now. That's a big bump, however, so the purchaser may not be willing to do it. The 40GB model is just too small (and likely takes a serious performance hit too).
Check my link, it's only $160 shipped from Buy.com
I'd just like to reiterate what everyone else is saying and advise against the 40GB Intel drive as it is too small for a modern OS, app pool and page file (before you ask, you need it and it should stay on the SSD).The foll. SSDs fit the Budget, which one would u suggest???
Corsair Nova Series CSSD-V64GB2-BRKT
Kingston SSDNow V100 Series
ADATA S599 AS599S-64GM-C
Mushkin Enhanced Callisto Deluxe MKNSSDCL60GB-DX
OCZ Agility 2 OCZSSD2-2AGTE60G
SAMSUNG 470 Series MZ-5PA064/US
Corsair Force Series CSSD-F60GB2-BRKT-A
Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1
Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CT040G3K5
I'd just like to reiterate what everyone else is saying and advise against the 40GB Intel drive as it is too small for a modern OS, app pool and page file (before you ask, you need it and it should stay on the SSD).
If the drive will be lightly used (net, office, etc...) than you won't notice any difference between the C300 and F60. Keep in mind that the F60 has 25nm NAND chips (I can't comment on whether there is a big difference from the original model as I haven't read any reviews). The C300 is 4GB bigger in capacity but theoretically slower than the F60. You wouldn't be sorry with either drive unless you get a dud...
The 40GB model is just too small (and likely takes a serious performance hit too).
Oh my bad i didnt notice the NAND size...That's the junk F60 you're talking about. For about the same price, the real F60 is still available: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233124. This is the one OP should buy, unless he jumps up to the Intel 80GB.