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Hello to all X301 users !

I want to make an upgrade to my Thinkpad X301 64GB SSD, my friend have an mSATA Samsung SSD 256GB (model MZ-MPC2560) for sale on a good price, and i thinking to buy it from him!

I want to use it with a mSATA to MICROSAta adapter :

this is the SSD model : http://www.ebay.com/itm/samsung-MSATA-m ... 53f16e830e

this is the adaptor : http://www.germanelectronics.ro/conrad. ... pid=994029

i need your expert advice, is this configuration compatible with my X301 ?

thx in advance !


PS: pls excuse my bad english !

Don't see a reason why it shouldn't work, it's just larger.

BUT I tend to think that those Chinese adapters are of bad quality ("too cheap"). I'd be extra careful to select a good quality one as it may eventually cause data corruption and such.

mikemex thx for your response !
This kind of adapter i find available in my country : 100 RON means aprox. 31 USD , i see other chinese adapter more cheaper than that, i think the quality of this adapter is preaty good ..
maybe someone have or use an adapter like this, and ca share with us their impression !!

i will appreciate all advice or recomendations

ohh..Merry Xmas Everybody!!!!

Although it might work, the price of that drive would have to be VERY good indeed. I'm not sure how it is in Europe, but at least here in the states, the 1.8" SSDs are pretty reasonable. 128Gb Samsungs can be found regularly at well below $100 USD. Although, it's kind of a one time thing, I just bought an Intel 320, 160Gb from someone locally for $50. I'll use it to upgrade my X301 from the current 128Gb Samsung.

I think, I'd wait and see if I could catch a good deal on a regular 1.8" drive.