Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive

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  • B&H # INSSD80GB3
  • Mfr# SSDSA2MH080G2C1

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  • 2.5" Form Factor
  • SATA Interface
  • SSD Storage
 

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The 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive from Intel is an SSD storage drive, with a 2.5" form factor that is designed for installation in notebook computers. The drive uses Solid-State NAND flash memory for superlative performance and reliability. It features a standard SATA 3Gbs interface, and is capable of sustained read speeds of up to 250MB/sec and sustained write speeds of up to 70MB/sec.

Intel SSDs are designed to satisfy the performance needs of demanding gamers, media creators, and technology enthusiasts
Solid-State Drive features no moving parts, delivering superior performance, start-up time, reliability, and energy efficiency when compared to traditional magnetic hard disks
Uses industry-leading 34nm NAND flash memory that leverages 10 parallel NAND flash channels and multi-level cell NAND flash memory for superlative performance
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ), which enables up to 32 concurrent operations
Supports low write amplification and a wear-leveling design for a longer life
Standard SATA 3Gbps interface and 2.5" (9.5mm height) form factor
Performance
Capacity 80GB
Interface SATA
Latency Average Read: 65µsec
Write: 85µsec
Sustained Transfer Rate Read: 250MB/sec
Write: 70MB/sec
General
System Requirements Computer with SATA interface and 2.5" drive bay
Environmental Requirements Temperature
Operating: 32-158°F (0-70°C)
Storage: -67-203°F (-55-95°C)
Dimensions (WxHxD) Standard 2.5" (9.5mm height) form factor
Weight 0.19 lb (0.086kg)
Packaging Retail

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Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive
 
4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

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5.0

Fastest drive ever!

By EricCRNA

from Macon, GA

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Fastest

Cons

  • none

Best Uses

  • OS drive

Comments about Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive:

Got two of these from B&H, best price on the net! I thought a single drive was fast, but with two in a RAID 0 array, yikes!! It will scare you how fast windows 7 loads and runs! Thanks B&H!

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5.0

great upgrade

By Larry D

from Encinitas, CA

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Fast

Cons

  • These tend to get slower

Best Uses

    Comments about Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive:

    extremely fast, small, low power draw. Intended for laptops, I put it in a desktop as boot disk for Win 7 64-bit OS. So snappy that it made my old computer feel like new.

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    4.0

    Fabulous and insanely fast!

    By Jordan

    from Michigan

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fits great in MacBook Pro
    • Intense speed increase
    • Lower power consumption
    • Reliability

    Cons

    • Firmware issues with Win7

    Best Uses

    • Speedy boot drive

    Comments about Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive:

    I use the x25-m in a 13" MacBook Pro.

    It is AMAZINGLY fast. It is literally like using a different computer. It feels faster than any Mac I've ever used in day-to-day operations like opening applications, boot/shutdown, etc. No difference in processor-intensive things of course, but the general increase is speed is mindblowing.

    The only bad thing is if you use Windows 7. The updated firmware on this drive is causing major hassles. If you do use it for Windows 7, simply hope that you don't get the 02HA firmware. As long as your SSD comes with older firmware, and you do not upgrade, it will be fine with Windows 7. Hopefully soon Intel will have the new firmware out. I am assuming it will be soon since they have removed the 02HA version from their web site due to the issues.

    All in all I highly recommend this drive for non-Windows 7 users (or cautious ones). Works FANTASTIC in my MacBook Pro, it's now basically silent and incredibly fast.

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    5.0

    The best SSD out there. Period.

    By Ryan

    from Memphis, TN

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Beats all mech drives
    • Even Raid 0 setups
    • Lightning Fast
    • Supports TRIM in Windows

    Cons

    • Can't clean
    • Can't cook
    • Doesn't do laundry
    • Wasn't free

    Best Uses

    • 3 games
    • All my vital applications
    • Holds Win7 64 Pro
    • Still have 20gb left

    Comments about Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive:

    Talk about your noticeable upgrades. If you have a top of the line system and don't own this SSD or the 160gb version then you are missing out. Never has one upgrade improved my overall system enjoyment as much as this has.

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    5.0

    Fantastic SSD

    By kfrance

    from Provo, UT

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Really Fast

    Cons

    • Cost
    • Not 35 inch form factor

    Best Uses

    • OS partition

    Comments about Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive:

    Been using this as the OS partition on my system and it has been great. The problem is I'm getting used to application opening up immediately and it spoils me when I have to work on other machines. Using arch linux and everything has just worked. I really haven't tinkered with it yet. Once the issues have been worked out with the latest firmware I'll upgrade it so that the TRIM command will work and performance won't degrade over time.

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    What's in the Box

    Intel 80GB X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive
    • 3.5" Desktop Drive Bay Adapter to 2.5" SSD Adapter Bracket
    • Screws
    • Installation Guide
    • 3-Year Limited Warranty
     
     
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