BIOS password snag subdues Intel's 34nm X25-M G2 launch party
By Darren Murph 
posted Jul 27th 2009 2:49AM
posted Jul 27th 2009 2:49AM
We're told that a firmware fix should be out within a fortnight, and while most companies are allowing folks to hold off and wait for factory-patched drives, those who don't foresee themselves placing such a password on their SSD can go ahead and enjoy the spoils of 34nm flash goodness while waiting for Intel's engineers to do their thang. Oh, and if you're thinking about buying in now, you should probably know that Intel has halted shipments until the fix is complete. Ready to deal with a shortage, are you?
[Image courtesy of HotHardware, thanks Joseph]
the title says "34mn" ..shouldn't it be 34nm? o.0
"We're told that a firmware fix should be out within a fortnight"
Darren sure loves that word, huh?
"a fortnight after August 7th", "Expect these to ship out in around a fortnight", "A full fortnight is way too long to go", "how much truth there is to all of this in a fortnight.", "there's under a fortnight left till we find out."
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/cherrypals-249-cloud-pc-delayed-for-another-fortnight-vaporwa/
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/27/tranquil-pc-introduces-ava-rs3-music-server/
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/22/samsungs-i900-omnia-surfs-web-on-video/
... so on.
How does your post contribute to the post contribute to the society. Stop targeting the writers, man.
I don't think he was being pissy about it. I think he was just pointing it out. I'm glad to know that people not only actually read what the editors write but also pay attention to their style.
But if you were being pissy...totally what AbbasJin said. ;D
Actually, this has been pointed out a time or two before. In fact, I use this word as much as possible just to see if you're really watching. Kudos, my friend.
My other reply didn't go through so I'll just post it again. AbbasJin, I wasn't trying to contribute to society or target the writers - I just thought it was a rather peculiar word to use regularly and deemed this observation to be worthy of a post.
Now, thanks to Darren's comment, we now know the story behind it!
Verily, the usage of "fortnight" is quintessential Darren! Dost thou know that seven score of days and nights art the same as ten fortnights?
I'm an Australian currently living in the U.S. Fortnight is part of my regular vocabulary and I use it quite often - usually just getting a confused stare. It's amazing that so few people use or understand the word here in the states. People also get confused when I mention my thongs, that I wear on my feet.
On topic: Will be getting the 80gb drive once it's re-released. Maybe I should get it now - it's not like I use BIOS passwords anyway
You only noticed that one word? Here's more:
outfit (instead of 'company')
said (e.g. 'said device')
I was looking forward to ordering one of these, and getting it next week. This sucks! Hopefully they get the replacements out to Newegg soon...
Exactly. Hopefully they're available again soon.
What was NewEgg selling these for. I couldn't even find one of there deactivated pages. They must have totally pulled it back.
@Jeremy I bought my 160 GB off if NewEgg for $449. The 80 GB was $224 I believe. It should get to me soon but I got a RMA email earlier today. I'm not going to send mine back considering that I dot even have a BIOS with OS X. They pulled the item soon after I ordered mine.
Anyone know the price on these?
Password on the drive in system BIOS? WTF are they talking about? What kinda wacky BIOS lets you put a password on a drive? Is this some crazy TPM encrypted drive thing? I have never seen a BIOS that lets you put a password on a hard drive?
Alright, it's pretty late (or really early), so my sarcasm detector isn't working so well. So I guess I'll bite.
This is a feature on basically every laptop BIOS out there.
I'm with Jason on this. What type of password is this? Sounds like something I'd never use anyway...
When you go into the BIOS there is usually an option to set a password to block unauthorized users from accessing the BIOS; well in the same field there is usually an option to use the same password or a different one to lock access to your HDD (this password is stored in a special sector on the HDD/SSD not accessible by standard software or the OS), so when you boot it will ask for your password before you boot into your OS. This is good to prevent your HDD/SSD from being booted without the valid password. The drawback is most of the time, an attacker can simply remove the drive and mount it as an external.
Is this a joke? Just about every BIOS since the beginning of time has allowed drive passwords..
I have only ever seen passwords for computer bootup and bios editing, never a "drive password". This doesn't seem to be a password to the drive only a boot password. If you take the drive to another computer then the password disappears so its not a drive password. Just a misunderstanding.
I've never seen a man eat so many chicken wings.
It's still there : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167016
It was $229 USD / $259 CND with free shipping.
deactivated now...
Not sure I'd ever use the password feature. I just wish Intel would hurry on up and release these bastards.
I ordered one last night from Provantage. http://www.provantage.com/intel-ssdsa2mh080g2c1~7ITEN0EW.htm
I could care less if it has the BIOS features or not
Damn, I was just about to order from Provantage but they've yanked them as well :D Anyone know of a place still selling them?