Posts by sonicwind

Of course my original question was regarding the version they are shipping in new notebooks now. I wanted to know if the current version is top notch, or if I should install my own aftermarket. I ended up buying a Vertex II. Not sure if...

Quote: Originally Posted by dave-p Not this version, its a locked drive, even samsung can't do it, its a Dell Custom job that will not flash upgrade. Also have to be careful some newer Samsung drives have a new...

On the back it says: REV 0 F/W VBM15D1Q

Quote: Originally Posted by dave-p which firmware version do you have ? I don't have the drive with me right now, but it came with a Studio XPS I bought last March. A 256GB one. I remember reading last year that...

Quote: Originally Posted by Djembe If you really want to know, you could open it up and look. Samsung SSDs have their name on the controller and the flash chips. For more info regarding firmware, etc. if it is Samsung...

Where can I find more info on that? I have one of the early ones. Probably can't flash it but I'd rather try before starting the fight with Dell.

Quote: Originally Posted by dave-p Dell has been using Samsung SSD drives They benchmark about 200 mb/sec Do they still become useless and irreparable after they've been filled up once?

And what are the benchmarks? Anybody know? Thanks.

hmm, disappointing. Long time to wait, IMO.

Who will be the first to market with this?