Can't decide which to buy between these 2 - Opinions please

[irpwns]

I am looking for a SSD and have narrowed down the options between two. I have no idea which to choose, for one has a higher random read and write, where the other has a larger sustained rate. If you wouldn't mind looking at these two and give me your honest opinions, I would really appreciate it!!

SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

and

Transcend SSD720 TS128GSSD720 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Desktop Upgrade Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208687

Again, I would really appreciate the feedback.
Thank you!!

 

[RealBeast]

Of the two, I would take the Samsung 840 Pro.

 

[irpwns]

Also if there are any other opinions on better SSD for the price range of $100-150, I would be more then open to suggestions. Thank you Realbeast for your early response!! It is much appreciated and helpful.

 

[RealBeast]

There is smoking deal on the Intel 180Gb 330 SSD that was still available at TigerDirect -- I posted it in the storage forum a while ago.

 

[inzone]

I would also go with the Samsung 840 because of the proven reliability of the Samsung drives and they are completely made in house with no outside parts or manufactuerer.

 

[irpwns]

So what about the one you first suggested, to the one you mentioned on the deal. I looked at the stats and it seems the Samsung would be better. Did you mention the one from tigersdirect only because it is much cheaper?

 

[inzone]

Most likely since it's such a low price and it's an Intel SSD.

 

[RealBeast]

No, the Intel is an excellent drive and you would get a much larger drive cheaper if it is still available -- you will not see a performance difference other than in benchmarks between any of the newer SSDs.

 

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