The 64GB OCZ Vertex 2 is $115 right now. It has a 4x faster write speed; 3x more IOPS; and better 4k random read performance, the only true indicator of how fast the drive will "feel" in Windows. Sure, it's not SATA-6, but I bet there's only a handful of people on IC that have it.
In all, the Vertex 2 is a better value (from an amazing company)!
//EDIT: The SandForce controller in the Vertex 2 will offer more consistent performance over time, as its GC/TRIM algorithm is much better than the C300's Marvell controller.
Awesome! Thanks for the info. Being able to buy so much space for so cheap for so long is making it difficult for me to justify $100 for 60GB, but I'd really like to take the SSD plunge.
WEI will detect that you have a SSD and disable defragmenter on that drive (course it's always good to manually make sure it is off). also turn off hibernation
and install the intel rapid storage technology link, that is if you are using an intel chipset
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In all, the Vertex 2 is a better value (from an amazing company)!
//EDIT: The SandForce controller in the Vertex 2 will offer more consistent performance over time, as its GC/TRIM algorithm is much better than the C300's Marvell controller.
also, the one Thrax linked, is $99 after MIR, so there really is only one option
and install the intel rapid storage technology link, that is if you are using an intel chipset