Intel X25-V 300GB (SSDSA2CW300G3K5)

Zitat: Pros: + Solid mainstream performance + Strong focus on reliability and security + Available in high-capacity 300GB and 600GB models + Bundled with Intel´s excellent SSD Toolbox utility and migration software Cons: - Lacks a forwardlooking SATA 6Gbps interface - Performance is decreased in lowercapacity models - Late to market - considerably quicker drives are now available For a new device, Intel´s 320 Series SSD feels somewhat dated. Without a SATA 6Gbps interface and a cutting-edge controller, its ageing architecture struggles to stand out among competitor solutions touting almost double the performance. But there´s more to SSDs than raw benchmark results. Upgrade any hard-disk to a 320 Series SSD and you´ll experience a boost in performance and system responsiveness that few other components could deliver. Intel´s stern focus on reliability should make this a favourite among users who value data integrity above all else, and real-world performance on the ubiquitous SATA 3Gbps interface is admirable for what´s deemed a mainstream solution. From a buyer´s perspective, Intel´s inability to compete in terms of out-and-out performance could result in aggressive price cuts. Early pricing of under £1.50-per-GB is keen, but Intel needs to exploit the cost advantages of 25nm NAND flash memory and push pricing down closer to the sought-after £1-per-GB mark. The 320 Series SSD could become a very attractive mid-range solution, but as it stands, it´s tough to recommend when fundamentally quicker drives are available for less.