There were a lot of discussion about the worth of such storage devices and whether these drives will ever complete with traditional hard drives. Then a mere seven weeks ago, we reported that Dell was offering the 128GB SSD, twice the storage of the Macbook Air, for $450.
At that time, Apple was still pricing the 64GB option at $500.
Today, we are excited to tell you that at least one SSD model from Super Talent launched the 64GB and 128GB SSDs at $179 and $299 respectively.
What?! You didn't read wrong nor did we mistyped. While these are low-end drives (slower read/write), they are a perfect option for anyone interested in solid-state storage. Now, if you're interested in making sure your data has the best protection, these SSDs may be what you're looking for.
For executives, managers, or even students who have a lot to lose if your data is lost, the premium is well worth it. We thought so when the Dell's 128GB SSD costed 50% more than these drives, and we certainly believe it more so now.
For someone who is interested in getting a new Macbook when Apple refreshes its line-up, I am seriously contemplating replacing the stock hard drive for one of these SSDs either as backup or the primary drive.
Plus, there may be added savings in battery life.
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