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The editors liked
Big capacity
SandForce controller
Terrific allround performance
Intel SSDs have a strong reputation for reliability
Speedy performance in most benchmarks
Intel's given the firmware a damn good polish
The 2.5-inch Intel 520 Series SSD supports SATA 3 (6Gbps) and offers great performance. The drive is housed in an all-aluminum casing and comes with all you need to use it as a hard-drive replacement for a laptop (ultraportable or standard) or a desktop c
The editors didn't like
Poor write speed
Expensive
Incompressible performance less than stellar
Same old SSD pricing problem
Write performance a little patchy
Not clearly faster than other SandForce drives
The Intel 520 Series SSD is comparatively expensive and its low-profile screws are not included
Looking first at the build quality and design of the Intel 520 Series we have a drive which looks good from the top with its brushed metal finish and the casing feels sturdy compared to some competitor products which can have a flimsy feel to the base...
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Published: 2012-05-22, Author: Juha , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Name240GB 2.5-inch SSD: Intel 520 Series (SSDSC2CW240A3K5)At a glance:Great performance backed by Intel commitment to reliability and security,Steep priceSummary:Premium SATA 6Gbps SSD from Intel based on the Sandforce SF2281 controller.Rating:4.5/5RRP:$8...
Abstract: In many ways Intel’s new 520 240GB is one of the best SSDs currently on the market but with a price of about $500, many will likely overlook it. However, for those that can afford the fastest solution possible, combining two of these drives together i...
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Any which way you cut it, the Intel 520 series drives deliver performance that allows it to fit right into the upper crust of the Sandforce-equipped comparison field. In many of the tests the drive was in the top two or three drives tested and seemed ...
Some companies are content to be first to market with an SSD and then spend months and months squashing bugs which had no business being in firmware released to the general public. Intel on the other hand tends to chart a safer course and while they ma...
Abstract: This family of SSDs has members with capacity ranging from 60 GB to 480 GB. The one we received for review had a capacity of 240 GB. It is built with 25 nanometer NAND Flash Memory and has standard 2.5 inch form factor.Support for SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) means ...
A good performer which also protects data using strong encryption techniques. Page(s) 1 I am interested in more information about this productI am interested in buying this productPrintCommentEmailDiggDel.icio.usRedditTwitter UTM Appliance: Forti...
Priced at $509 (Rs. 24,900), which makes it slightly cheaper than the Plextor PX-256M2S that we reviewed a while back. It’s still an expensive solution, though and will probably only appeal to enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a boot drive, then you ...
