http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/What sound is great?]]>Jan 1st 2010 7:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
oo.

good one.]]>Jan 1st 2010 10:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Mighty pirate! Bah! This is the END for you, you gutter-crawling cur!]]>Jan 1st 2010 11:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/And I've got a little TIP for you, get the POINT?


My handkerchief will wipe up your blood!]]>Jan 1st 2010 12:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Aha! So you got that job as janitor, after all. ]]>Jan 1st 2010 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Sadly, you're probably right.

All this new stuff and it'll cost us a second mortgage on our own home, figuratively speaking.

Hopefully within the next 5 years, and maybe 10 years, these prices will be much reasonable.]]>Jan 1st 2010 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
The prices to jump in right now aren't that bad. I just decided to get the Intel 160GB and got it for $460 on Buy.com with free overnight shipping too. Like everyone says in reviews, it's totally worth it. It's basically the end of waiting on your PC.Everything you do sees a boost. Even reinstalling the OS once you get it isn't bad because installs are near instant on most programs.]]>Jan 1st 2010 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Supposedly they'll be a mid-cycle refresh this year that'll bring lower prices to the intel drives. ]]>Jan 1st 2010 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
they'll be to happy to keep prices high and screw us for some more time. ]]>Jan 1st 2010 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Sorta like the last refresh that was supposed to lower prices?

Is it just me, or do online retailers seem to be just pocketing every dollar Intel knocks off the wholesale cost?]]>Jan 1st 2010 1:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
From buy.com, the $269 is the Msrp, the $299 is what they're selling them for.
X25-M Mainstream MLC Solid State Drive
80GB X25M MLC SSD 2.5"/9.5mm
Buy new: $269.00 $299.99

At least Buy.com is honest, "Intel dropped the prices on these things, but since none of our competitors did we'll just keep selling them for $300."]]>Jan 1st 2010 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Considering the 80GB first gen Intel SSD was around $600 less than a year ago, I'd say prices came down quite a bit. You just need to find a retailer that has some stock and isn't price gouging at that time. It's not too hard, Amazon had a fair price, and then I say the Buy.com price through their reseller program. Plus Buy.com has Bing cashback on top of that.]]>Jan 1st 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Well, the 160GB is still under MSRP and is the far better value considering the capacity and the firmware update that allows for faster write speeds over the 80GB, and Amazon still has the 80GB retail for $270. Either way, it's cheaper for the 160GB than two 80GB in raid 0.]]>Jan 1st 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Actually they were around $600 16 months ago, they've been around $350 for the last 10 months.

http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3531&p=31

The 80GB drives 1k price is $225. Show me another mainstream Intel product that is selling for more than it's 1k unit price 5 months after launch.]]>Jan 1st 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/lol...]]>Jan 1st 2010 7:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Someone please post the original pick! kthxbai]]>Jan 1st 2010 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
And of course, by 'pick' I meant 'pic' ]]>Jan 1st 2010 10:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4735872/muscle-main_Full.jpg]]>Jan 1st 2010 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Thanks Richard for a link. Can I now also have a time machine so I can uninstall the Engadget App which caused my double-double posting please :(]]>Jan 1st 2010 10:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 12:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/is that.. eddie murphy on the left?]]>Jan 1st 2010 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Dude on the right looks like Ronnie Coleman, and he has been 'shopped quite a bit]]>Jan 1st 2010 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/DAT ASS.]]>Jan 1st 2010 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/underage b&]]>Jan 1st 2010 9:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Ronnie's not white bro]]>Jan 1st 2010 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 8:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Greater than X-25M then? Well... Back to waiting, especially since:

"Then there's Intel. ... I'm guessing we'll see 160GB down at $225, 600GB at $500+ and the 300GB drive somewhere in between."

Well that bodes well for more affordable SSDs, I hope Anand is right. ]]>Jan 1st 2010 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 11:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 12:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
Doesn't think they do

*shrug*]]>Jan 1st 2010 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/
No? Theyre the same as the OCZ Vertex/all the other indilinx drives.]]>Jan 1st 2010 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/01/ocz-vertex-2-pro-previewed-awesome-and-could-do-with-some-6gbp/Jan 1st 2010 4:20PM