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Samsung 840 PRO Series MZ-7PD256 256GB 2.5-inch SSD

100% Positive Reviews
Rated #11 in SSD

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Pros: Samsung quality, stable high speeds, ultra low power draw, semi-high capacity, low heat, SATA III

Cons: firmware install is a bit iffy

I bought this SSD before Christmas in 2012, the price was a bit higher than other drives of comparable size and I was extremely skeptical of the performance specs that it claimed. However, something occurred to me; Samsung makes their own flash modules, flash memory controllers, and even the case. I felt a lot more secure putting this in my laptop after I realized that Samsung could actually confirm that the memory modules and controller were up to par and completely compatible. So far this little drive has been screaming fast in my ASUS K53SV and it certainly does live up to the performance specs that it sets forth. Being my first SSD, I am more than satisfied and having the SATA III compatibility in my laptop I was happy to actually see a drive that can take advantage of that extra bandwidth. I saved about 45 minutes worth of battery on my laptop as well, which is nice because it sort of offsets the i7s power hungriness. If you purchase this SSD you will not be disappointed, you will be astounded.
Samsung 840 PRO Series MZ-7PD256 256GB 2.5-inch SSD
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Unrivaled Performance Samsung’s SSD 840 PRO Series is a high-performance SSD, capable of delivering up to 100,000 IOPS Random Read Speed and 540MB/s Sequential Read Speed—an SSD of unrivaled high performance. Built with an advanced MDX controller, Samsung’s SSD delivers high speeds regardless of data type, unlike competing controllers that greatly favor compressible data. Superior Reliability As the world’s #1 DRAM, NAND Flash, and SSD supplier; Samsung SSDs are designed and built completely in-house. The Samsung SSD 840 Series is optimized for exceptional, sustained performance and unrivaled reliability through its specially-engineered wear-leveling and garbage collection algorithms backed by a generous 5-year limited warranty. Performance Sustainability The Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series provides the same excellent performance throughout its entire lifetime even under extremely heavy workloads. In fact, the sophisticated MDX controller is capable of maintaining peak performances under punishing conditions for more than twice as long the nearest competitor. Business Friendly Features The 840 SSD 840 PRO Series introduces three important hardware features for businesses: Worldwide Name (WWN), LED Indicator support, and AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption (FDE). The first two features make it easier to integrate the 840 PRO SSD into server and storage systems while the AES Encryption helps safeguard data against attack. By encrypting all information on the disk at the hardware level, there is no detrimental effect on performance. Plus, Samsung’s Magician software has been completely redesigned and includes several business-friendly features including Drive Health Status, Total Bytes Written (TBW), and Disk Scan & Error Reporting functionality. This allows IT managers to monitor drive health and plan hardware replacement cycles. Type Solid State Drive 2.5" 7mm (Ultraslim) Form Factor 840 PRO Series Storage Capacity: 256GB Features Sequential Read Speed: Up to 540MB/s Sequential Write Speed: Up to 520MB/s Random Read Speed: Up to 100K IOPS Random Write Speed: Up to 90K IOPS Power Power Consumption: .15W Voltage: 5V ± 5% Operating Systems Windows 7/8 (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista, XP, MAC OSX, Linux Environmental Specs Operating Temperature: 32ᵒF to 140ᵒF Weight Weight: .15 lb Warranty Warranty: 5 Years Product Contents Product Contents: Samsung SmartMigration Software, Samsung Software & Manual CD, Quick User Manual

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