SanDisk Ultra II
480 GB, 2.5"
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Initial: Windows 7 Pro on HDD - duration reboot* b...
Initially: Windows 7 Pro on HDD - duration of restart* until browser open: 7min 30sec.
After: Windows 8 Pro on SSD - duration restart* until browser open: 1min
* Restart = Shut down system from desktop and start again
Of course, Windows 8 also contributes greatly to faster system booting, but this enormous increase in speed amazed me.
I didn't measure the effective data transfer rates (read/write) but the thing is fast, silent, hardly gets warm and works as it should. I first wanted an SSD with a capacity of around 120GB - 250GB, but at 480GB for this price (218 CHF, end of Nov. 2014), I just took a chance and am now very happy with it.
I don't have a slot in the PC case for SSDs and also none of those 3.5 --> 2.5 inch holders, so I just put it in a free HDD slot. But since the PC is stationary and the SSD, unlike the HDD, has no moving parts, this is not a problem.
Installation: Switch off the PC and connect the SSD to the power supply + mainboard with a cable. For maximum performance, of course, connect to a SATA 3 port.
Important: No cables are included. If you are replacing your HDD, it doesn't matter, as you can simply use the existing cables. However, if you want to add this SSD and keep all your HDDs, you'll have to get one. They cost about CHF 5 and look like this: http://i00.i.aliimg.com/img...
Tip: The "SSD Dashboard" from SanDisk gives you a complete overview of the service life, consumption, firmware version etc.Pro
- Size
- Price/Performance* (* = Speed & Capacity)
Super SSD, very durable with very good P/L
Not the fastest SSD, but extremely durable. Doesn't mean it's slow, but there are still many that are faster :)
Already installed in various systems and have not yet had any problems, absolutely recommendable and super P/L.Pro
- Very durable
- Super P/L
Contra
- There are many faster SSD's, which does not mean that it is slow! :)
Would buy again
See satisfied.
Win 7 64 bit from switching on to opening Firefox in 37 sec.Pro
- Price
Buy recommendation!
Not one of the fastest or those with a 10-year warranty, but you get a good and solid SSD for comparatively little money. It is immediately recognised by BIOS/Windows and is quickly configured. Firmware is also up to date.
I would install again.
I have another Sandisk in my MediaServer, which also runs great.Pro
- Price
- Power
- Speed
- Easy to use
Contra
- Not THE fastest
- No 5 or 10 year warranty
Very good budget SSD
Very good budget SSD with decent price per gigabyte.
I have used it many times and never had any problems.
If you look at the test and see how little a cheap (or very old) SSD and the fastest NVM SSD
(or very old) SSD and the fastest NVM SSD in everyday applications, the motto is
the main thing is a reliable and cheap SSD. And the Sandisk is one of them.Pro
- Memory, firmware and end product from a single source
- Good management software
- P/L
- Good performance
Contra
- Warranty could be longer
Good product
Sandisk always has good I/O rates, I almost always buy this brand when it comes to SSD.
Pro
- Power
Tip Top
I am totally satisfied. :)
Pro
- Price / Performance Top
(almost) perfect
Perfect to give a laptop with a slow hard drive a run for its money. From one minute to less than 10 seconds (Windows 10 startup) is brilliant :-)
Although a plastic housing, the threads and dimensions are all tip-top.
I recommend the software from Sandisk at most for a possible firmware update. However, the fact that they want to tinker with the Windows trim settings is no longer up to date since Windows 7!Pro
- good price
Contra
- Software with unnecessary functions
Performance boost for notebook
My Dell Vostro 3558 was a bit sluggish with the built-in HDD, so I installed this SSD (480 GB) and installed Windows 10. Installation and start-up went smoothly and the performance is impressive when booting and in use. Since the SSD, the notebook is also completely silent, which is almost the best thing about it for me. A cheap SSD, although it doesn't have a 10-year warranty like Samsung's, it only costs half as much.
Pro
- Cheap SSD
- Good performance
- Simple installation
- Very good price/performance ratio
Recommended
Good SSD. Old notebook now runs very fast.
good
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