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