Best SSD-Drive under 200 Euros?

[Random_H]

Hi there,

I'm new to this fine board so bear with me. Also, I am not a native speaker. Any inaccuracys in my post would be related to that.

Anyhow... I read in the faqs that you can basically use most 2,5" SSDs in the X200s. I only got my X200s a week or two ago. What really gets on my nerves is the loudness of the 7.200rpm Harddrive that sits in there. Thus, I'm not looking for much storage, as I got my home pc for that. I just want something that's not as loud as this beast. It's basically the only thing I hear. All the time. It's a real delight whenever windows parks the HDD.

I don't care if the drive you recommend is slightly slower than the 7.200 one that I have. It just shouldn't be slower than a 5.400rpm-Device

When I was looking online for SSDs the sheer number an specs kinda overwhelmed me, so I registered here looking for help. So, what would be a sound choice for someone like me?

Also, it would be helpful to know if you can do a full new install with the Upgrade-Versions of Windows 7 that Lenovo sends out for new buyers of Vista systems?

I'd appreciate any help.

cheers,

Alex

[moronoxyd]

I recommend 5.400 rpm harddrives from Samsung.
They're silent, rather fast und inexpensive.


Since you're from Germany, you might want to check in on the German Thinkpad Board as well: http://www.thinkpad-forum.de

[Random_H]

Hi Moronoxyd,

Thanks for the reply. My X30 had a 5.400rpm one. You're right they're way more silent, but this time i really want to go super-silent in addition to being able to get more battery time out of the machine. I already planned for additional expenses between 100 and 200 bucks, so any hints reagarding something SSD in those price regions would be very much appreciated.

Plus I change my thinkpads on a three to four year basis and would really like to have cutting edge tech in there this time.

cheers,

Alex

[bill bolton]

Best SSD-Drive under 200 Euros?

There isn't one at that price.

Cheers,

Bill

[ThinkRob]

There isn't one at that price.

While you won't be able to find one with ample storage space at that price, you should be able to pick up a 30GB OCZ Vertex or an OCZ Agility for <= 200 Euros. They won't be as fast as Intel's drives (nowhere close), but they'll certainly beat any spinning platter drive.

[andykrej]

Here's the Intel for less than 200:

http://www.computeruniverse.net/product ... ?agent=288

[Random_H]

Thanks andykrey,

that was exactly what I had in mind.

Does anybody know if you can make a full new install of Windows 7 on this HDD with those upgrade versions for Vista Lenovo is sending out at the moment?

cheers,

Alex