Intel X25-M G2: Previews & Reviews

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07-23-2009, 11:45 PM
labs23

Quote:

Originally Posted by saaya

@ everybody buying those new ssds right after launch...
i think your making a big mistake... they have just been released, ocz has already slashed their prices and by quite a bit, others will follow, and eventually intel will slash their prices as well...

I agree with this. But no matter what, these buyers don't care because that's there decision based on their needs.

Intel is not good at cutting prices - even at pricing, but let's see if there's an exception.
07-24-2009, 04:25 AM
GoriLLakoS

And some more techical news and a kind of roadmap for Postville->Postville Refresh->Taylorsville :)

http://www.hwbox.gr/showthread.php?t=5445
07-24-2009, 04:35 AM
Chickenfeed

I may just replace my raptor in favor of one of these in the near future... I'd probably appreciate the difference between the 2 more than going from Core 2 to i7 so its money better spent in that respect.
07-24-2009, 06:04 AM
cegras

I think I'll wait until October rolls around, then snap up a SSD for W7. I'll just have to resist until then .. which is hard to do.
07-24-2009, 07:02 AM
Oberon

I don't think I'm going to hold off any longer. As soon as I can find them back in stock at either Newegg or ZZF, I'm going to pul the trigger on an 80GB.
07-24-2009, 08:27 AM
Etihtsarom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

I don't think I'm going to hold off any longer. As soon as I can find them back in stock at either Newegg or ZZF, I'm going to pul the trigger on an 80GB.

^ :)
07-24-2009, 11:08 AM
saaya

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoriLLakoS

And some more techical news and a kind of roadmap for Postville->Postville Refresh->Taylorsville :)

http://www.hwbox.gr/showthread.php?t=5445

thanks!
mhhh no 34nm slc until 2010, weird...
does anybody understand intels capacity strategy?

MLC drives are 80gb and 160gb, but then they go for 300gb and not 320?
and SLC drives are 64 128 and 256? i dont get it... :confused:
07-24-2009, 11:20 AM
deathman20

Quote:

Originally Posted by saaya

thanks!
mhhh no 34nm slc until 2010, weird...
does anybody understand intels capacity strategy?

MLC drives are 80gb and 160gb, but then they go for 300gb and not 320?
and SLC drives are 64 128 and 256? i dont get it... :confused:

Thats got to be some typo. But no new drives really til late next year per say, except a refresh? Wonder what a refresh would entail?
07-24-2009, 12:00 PM
Oberon

Quote:

Originally Posted by saaya

thanks!
mhhh no 34nm slc until 2010, weird...
does anybody understand intels capacity strategy?

MLC drives are 80gb and 160gb, but then they go for 300gb and not 320?
and SLC drives are 64 128 and 256? i dont get it... :confused:

I was wondering the same thing earlier, at least about the 300 vs 320 issue. I would almost have to guess that it could be a controller limitation, but that would be odd to say the least.
07-24-2009, 12:45 PM
sonofander

both 80 and 160 have been deactivated at newegg...
07-24-2009, 01:34 PM
Manicdan

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonofander

both 80 and 160 have been deactivated at newegg...

yeah, thats a bit scary, does newegg do this type of thing often?
07-24-2009, 01:40 PM
deathman20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manicdan

yeah, thats a bit scary, does newegg do this type of thing often?

Yes its seems to happen more so on popular items when its out of stock they deactivate it.
07-24-2009, 02:03 PM
Etihtsarom

Not>>>found>>>anywhere>>> :(
07-24-2009, 02:56 PM
Manicdan

it could be possible intel is forcing people to buy the old stock first before they give out much of the new stuff (its a 100% guess and i do not have any clue about anything)
07-24-2009, 03:26 PM
onethreehill

Quote:

***Public Service Announcement***

Intel has informed me of a bug in the X25-M G2 shipping firmware. This bug is specific to setting a hard drive password in your BIOS. If you have set a BIOS HDD password, then subsequently change or disable that password, the SSD may become inoperable. Intel is correcting the issue in firmware and will be posting a fix shortly. In summary:

* DO NOT set a BIOS HDD password on an X25-M G2.
* If you already have, DO NOT CHANGE OR DISABLE the BIOS HDD password.

It will be safe to do either of the above once the X25-M G2 is flashed to a newer firmware to be released by Intel shortly. Firmware, when available, can be reached by this not-yet-live link.

***End Public Service Announcement***

http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7544
07-24-2009, 03:31 PM
One_Hertz

hahahah FAIL. That's pretty bad considering it is Intel.
07-24-2009, 03:39 PM
Ruroni

Postville update to have onboard AES? Neat. :D
07-24-2009, 03:46 PM
jcool

I had that happen to me on certain Jmicrap based SSDs, but on an Intel. Oh dear...
07-24-2009, 07:05 PM
orangekiwii

what is AES?
07-24-2009, 07:07 PM
perkam

Quote:

Originally Posted by onethreehill

http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7544

I guess when it comes to SSDs, failing comes with the territory :stick:

Perkam
07-24-2009, 08:06 PM
WeaponX

Who puts passwords on their HDDs the bios anyway? I bet very few will ever run into this problem.
07-24-2009, 08:43 PM
F0rr3sTT

Quote:

Originally Posted by saaya

yeah, that is a nice feature... thought its kinda funny to call it a feature, its more like this controller does things right while all other controllers are sortof in beta stage :D
i hope other controllers will implement this in some way or another soon...

+1 I agree, good way to say it

p.s. I'm not sure I like the idea of consumers being guinea pigs for this beta testing fad ... its all over the place now

I'd like to have multiple OS and VM on SSD, maybe this' the one :shrug:
07-25-2009, 01:15 AM
LiberalElephant

Quote:

Originally Posted by labs23

Intel is not good at cutting prices - even at pricing, but let's see if there's an exception.

:rofl::ROTF::rofl::ROTF::shocked:

Intel not good at pricing? HAHAHA. If their pricing is so bad, then why do they have something like 78% of the market for chips? I suggest you take a gander at Intel's more-than-stellar balance sheet. It isn't that Intel is bad at pricing, its that Intel outclasses its competitors to a large degree. And lets leave cutting prices to Wal-mart. If Intel cut its prices when it didn't have to, all their executives would be fired.
07-25-2009, 03:51 AM
GoldenTiger

Quote:

Originally Posted by perkam

I guess when it comes to SSDs, failing comes with the territory :stick:

Perkam

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeaponX

Who puts passwords on their HDDs the bios anyway? I bet very few will ever run into this problem.

Exactly... this is hardly a major issue that makes the X-25M G2 "failing" ;). It's being fixed with a firmware and is one that virtually no one would run into regardless.
07-25-2009, 09:12 AM
saaya

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiberalElephant

:rofl::ROTF::rofl::ROTF::shocked:

Intel not good at pricing? HAHAHA. If their pricing is so bad, then why do they have something like 78% of the market for chips? I suggest you take a gander at Intel's more-than-stellar balance sheet. It isn't that Intel is bad at pricing, its that Intel outclasses its competitors to a large degree. And lets leave cutting prices to Wal-mart. If Intel cut its prices when it didn't have to, all their executives would be fired.

i think you misunderstand each other and actually say the same thing... your intel focussed though while hes consumer focussed ;)

intel is terrible at pricing for an end user perspective, they charge as much as they can
intel is great at pricing for an intel perspective, they charge as much as they can

intel tends to not cut prices cause they are the largest supplier and most of their customers dont like price cuts, as it hurts them if their inventory system isnt very efficient... it can translate into direct losses for them if they dont sell their stuff quickly and instead stockpile it in warehouses for a slow distribution system...

thats why all big players anounce price drops weeks ahead, to make sure people can clear their inventory. and their biggest customers hear about price drops even sooner and get warned in pricing roadmaps months ahead already...

i think hes right, intel wont drop the prices im affraid... at least not that soon... maybe for christmas, but probably not for now, not notably anyhow... but you never know, if everybody else really drops prices a lot like ocz and they dont see a lot of volume getting moved, they might cut their ssd pricing... mhhhh competition :D

manufacturers hate it, end users cant get enough of it :D
07-25-2009, 10:15 AM
NeXaR

Any places that ship overseas where I can order one or two of these?
07-25-2009, 10:31 AM
Hornet331

Quote:

Originally Posted by saaya

intel is terrible at pricing for an end user perspective, they charge as much as they can

And hows that different for all the other company out there?

You honestly belive OCZ wouldn't charge more if that wouldn't cut to much into there sales?

Every company charges as much as they can....
07-25-2009, 10:36 AM
Rommsey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornet331

And hows that different for all the other company out there?

You honestly belive OCZ wouldn't charge more if that wouldn't cut to much into there sales?

Every company charges as much as they can....

Yup, they certainly do charge as much as they can.
07-25-2009, 01:40 PM
nijel

Intel recalls the the G2 X25-M's?

http://communities.intel.com/message...ode3COMS#51359
07-25-2009, 01:52 PM
Mechromancer

Quote:

Originally Posted by nijel2@comcast.

Intel recalls the the G2 X25-M's?

http://communities.intel.com/message...ode3COMS#51359

http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7544

Theres a little bit of a problem with the firmware. If you have a password set in the BIOS you can potentially make the drive inoperable.
07-25-2009, 02:01 PM
nijel

I knew that. Didn't know there is a recall going on. This is probably the reason for the drives disappearing from the retailers.
My G1 is on Ebay and G2 is coming Tuesday. All that might get me a better price for the G1.

EDIT: It is the reason: http://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/200...ew-intel-ssds/
07-27-2009, 12:00 AM
onethreehill

Intel's second-generation X25-M solid-state drive
http://techreport.com/articles.x/17269
07-27-2009, 01:36 AM
Hornet331

holy crap techreport is using a updated rig to test hdds... :shock:

finaly a ICH10R.
07-27-2009, 10:24 AM
sonofander

I wonder when these will be coming back in stock...
07-28-2009, 03:21 AM
Peter Burg

Mine is on it's way :)
07-28-2009, 03:35 AM
LiberalElephant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rommsey

Yup, they certainly do charge as much as they can.

LOL that is how a market works. Not charging as much as you can is irresponsible.
07-28-2009, 05:07 AM
iboomalot

when is this price drop I need a new notebook drive ASAP 2-3 mins to save a 20 megs photoshop brochure is killing me and 10+ mins to boot sucks.

WHEN ????
07-28-2009, 05:46 AM
motopen1s

Quote:

Originally Posted by onethreehill

Intel's second-generation X25-M solid-state drive
http://techreport.com/articles.x/17269

I wonder what are the "ultra-high-quality MP3s" mentioned in the review... :rolleyes:

In any case - new drives definately look good. I might be opting for Vertex or other SSD if all of us with generation1 drives are left without TRIM. As far as I remember - TRIM have been promised with new firmware updates. Intel's representative said that it will only come when final version of Win7 sees the light. I can understand if we wont get native TRIM support, but I don't see how Intel cannot bring a tool such as OCZ's wiper to TRIM the drive.

IMO - bad move by Intel :down:

Please, correct me if I am wrong on this one.
07-28-2009, 07:45 AM
CAUTION

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechromancer

http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7544

Theres a little bit of a problem with the firmware. If you have a password set in the BIOS you can potentially make the drive inoperable.

Actually this wouldn't be a problem for me because I never set BIOS passwords anyway. :shrug:
07-28-2009, 01:01 PM
Zorlac

Quote:

Originally Posted by motopen1s

I wonder what are the "ultra-high-quality MP3s" mentioned in the review... :rolleyes:

In any case - new drives definately look good. I might be opting for Vertex or other SSD if all of us with generation1 drives are left without TRIM. As far as I remember - TRIM have been promised with new firmware updates. Intel's representative said that it will only come when final version of Win7 sees the light. I can understand if we wont get native TRIM support, but I don't see how Intel cannot bring a tool such as OCZ's wiper to TRIM the drive.

IMO - bad move by Intel :down:

Please, correct me if I am wrong on this one.

They should at least make TRIM firmware available for the folks "evaluating" Windows 7 RTM in a week or so.
08-10-2009, 06:20 PM
Schlotkins

Any update on these? I know about the firmware problem but I figured it would be fixed by now!
08-10-2009, 07:38 PM
NeedMoMegaHurtZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schlotkins

Any update on these? I know about the firmware problem but I figured it would be fixed by now!

10 August 2009
Firmware released
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...&DwnldID=17485

Quote:

X18-M/X25-M (34nm product) Revision History
Date Revision Description
10 August 2009 2CV102G9 This firmware revision is for X25-M 34nm products only (X18-M 34nm products do not require this firmware update) and fixes the following two issues:

1) System hangs with BIOS drive password enabled

2) System inoperable when BIOS drive password disabled or changed

For updates and complete information on known issues see:
http://www.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/x25m/
08-10-2009, 08:06 PM
labs23

Good to know the firmware is released. But still , the G2s aren't back on stores. I got a bad feeling about this.
08-10-2009, 08:32 PM
Schlotkins

Thanks for the update. It looks like it was probably just validated today (I'm sure they released it ASAP to avoid any more problems for users that have drives). Hopefully that means the previously manufacturered drives can be flashed and sent out in the next couple of days.

Chris
08-11-2009, 05:24 AM
deathman20

Quote:

Originally Posted by labs23

Good to know the firmware is released. But still , the G2s aren't back on stores. I got a bad feeling about this.

Hows that bad? It might take a day or 2 before we start seeing them on sites again due to shipping.
08-11-2009, 05:37 AM
StimulatedBoy

Is this firmware of any relevance to me if I have the previous Intel SSD 80GB bought May this year? Better safe than sorry... :p:
08-11-2009, 05:54 AM
cx-ray

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Halford

Is this firmware of any relevance to me if I have the previous Intel SSD 80GB bought May this year? Better safe than sorry... :p:

If it's not running 8820, then yes.
08-11-2009, 06:12 AM
labs23

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathman20

Hows that bad? It might take a day or 2 before we start seeing them on sites again due to shipping.

I was under the impression that Intel needs to deplete their G1 stocks first, before fully releasing the G2s.
But yes, so much on that impression:rolleyes:, coz who wouldn't want a new silver G2 anyway.

Edit
Some stores are lowering their G1 prices to below $250, might be the exit strategy.???
08-11-2009, 06:52 AM
deathman20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Halford

Is this firmware of any relevance to me if I have the previous Intel SSD 80GB bought May this year? Better safe than sorry... :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by cx-ray

If it's not running 8820, then yes.

You need to read NeedMoMegaHutZ's quote again....

Quote:

X18-M/X25-M (34nm product) Revision History
Date Revision Description
10 August 2009 2CV102G9 This firmware revision is for X25-M 34nm products only (X18-M 34nm products do not require this firmware update) and fixes the following two issues:

1) System hangs with BIOS drive password enabled

2) System inoperable when BIOS drive password disabled or changed

For updates and complete information on known issues see:
http://www.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/x25m/
08-11-2009, 06:53 AM
deathman20

Quote:

Originally Posted by labs23

I was under the impression that Intel needs to deplete their G1 stocks first, before fully releasing the G2s.
But yes, so much on that impression:rolleyes:, coz who wouldn't want a new silver G2 anyway.

Edit
Some stores are lowering their G1 prices to below $250, might be the exit strategy.???

Well if that was the case then how where they selling G2's with G1's in stock?
08-11-2009, 07:10 AM
cx-ray

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathman20

You need to read NeedMoMegaHutZ's quote again....

The FW update image contains both 8820 and 02G9.
08-24-2009, 12:59 PM
M-XXXX

I would need and advice. I'm in stage of buying a SSD, and my favourites are Vertex 60gb, or Intel Intel X25-M G2. What would you buy? Intel or Vertex?
08-24-2009, 01:30 PM
Sh1tyMcGee

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-XXXX

I would need and advice. I'm in stage of buying a SSD, and my favourites are Vertex 60gb, or Intel Intel X25-M G2. What would you buy? Intel or Vertex?

Intel for sure.
08-24-2009, 01:33 PM
Jamesrt2004

+1 intel
08-24-2009, 04:35 PM
mrcape

Newegg had these up saturday night for a short spell. i snuck in an order for a 160gb model.
08-24-2009, 05:04 PM
metalman2785

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcape

Newegg had these up saturday night for a short spell. i snuck in an order for a 160gb model.

Nice, I also placed an order sat night for the 160g2, it should be here thurs.
08-24-2009, 05:08 PM
iTravis

Any news on the 80GB G2 model? When it's gonna be back in stock? Look like if i can't find one this week then I might have to pull the trigger on the 60GB Vertex then.
08-24-2009, 06:01 PM
mrcape

I'm sure it will be available any day now.
08-24-2009, 06:02 PM
revogamer

NZ has stock of the 160gb and 80gb G2
08-24-2009, 06:08 PM
brinox

whats NZ?

oh, must be new zealand maybe? sorry!
08-24-2009, 07:10 PM
revogamer

hahah, yeah yeah~
08-24-2009, 07:34 PM
hennyo

Any new info on the E version of this drive instead of the M version?
08-24-2009, 07:52 PM
Biker

Nothing.... yet ;)
08-24-2009, 11:17 PM
iTravis

The 80GB is in stock at eCost:
http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp...LAID=372595882
Should be available on the egg and ZZF soon. Hope I can get some Bing cashback with this. :D
08-25-2009, 01:36 PM
Rommsey

Quote:

Originally Posted by iTravis

The 80GB is in stock at eCost:
http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp...LAID=372595882
Should be available on the egg and ZZF soon. Hope I can get some Bing cashback with this. :D

Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock

Sorry mate, it's not in stock just now :(
08-25-2009, 01:37 PM
deathman20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rommsey

Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock

Sorry mate, it's not in stock just now :(

Might be out of stock by now its been 14 hours.
08-25-2009, 01:41 PM
Rommsey

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathman20

Might be out of stock by now its been 14 hours.

Hence the just now part :D
08-25-2009, 07:04 PM
Kersh

Any UK or european shop selling it?
08-26-2009, 12:13 AM
iTravis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rommsey

Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock

Sorry mate, it's not in stock just now :(

It was in stock yesterday when I posted the link, guess it sells like hot cake and you know how many people look forward to this. Reason why I didn't jump was because I'd rather get one from newegg or ZZF.
08-26-2009, 08:10 PM
onethreehill

It's back :D

http://en.expreview.com/img/2009/08/...4nm_SSD_01.jpg
http://en.expreview.com/2009/08/27/i...html#more-4952
08-26-2009, 08:56 PM
Rommsey

Nice!
08-26-2009, 10:06 PM
iTravis

New shipment huh? I saw on ToshibaDirect earlier, should be on the egg soon, gotto grab it while it's hot. :D
08-31-2009, 06:25 PM
onethreehill

It's in stock @newegg but the price for 80GB is $499.00 (was $229.99)

160GB is $899.99 (was $449.99) ETA: 09/02/2009
08-31-2009, 06:37 PM
kgk

Quote:

Originally Posted by onethreehill

It's in stock @newegg but the price for 80GB is $499.00 (was $229.99)

160GB is $899.99 (was $449.99) ETA: 09/02/2009

Whoa....what? They doubled the prices? WTF
08-31-2009, 07:19 PM
Armitage

Yup. I posted a picture in the thread in the storage forum.
08-31-2009, 07:25 PM
mstp2009

Newegg can BITE ME. They pull this price-gouging crap all the time. In the past year, they have dropped to the LAST place I look for HW now.
08-31-2009, 07:25 PM
onethreehill

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgk

Whoa....what? They doubled the prices? WTF

Yep :)
Yesterday, the prices was 80GB $279.99 and 160GB $499.99
08-31-2009, 07:28 PM
Armitage

I talked to their online thingy. No moving on price. I've been waiting a week to order my setup, but just waiting on this drive. At this point I may just wait a little longer to pick up the new ATI stuff. Which at the rate intel is supplying drives and newegg is pricing them, I might get the new 5870 first... lol
08-31-2009, 11:25 PM
onethreehill

80GB $339 in stock @Amazon
160GB $499 ships within 2 to 4 weeks.

80GB
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Mainstre...1789308&sr=8-1

160GB
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-160GB-Ma...1789308&sr=8-3
09-01-2009, 03:25 AM
Etihtsarom

I think what this all really means is that there is a looming readiness on the part of enthusiasts and/or mainstream users to convert over to SSD And all the right factors have started to come into place: Win7 in a month, the best (actually, just the most "fast-and-troublesomefree") drive that represents what SSDs should be has become reasonably Affordable, and the frenzy is On. Kind of reminds me how my piranhas feed: nibble, nibble...wham wham ....gone.
09-01-2009, 04:01 AM
Biker

This has to be one of the most Xtreme gouges I have ever come across :shakes:
09-01-2009, 04:21 AM
Tomvill

This is in Canada

you guys think your getting gouged 2 weeks ago the price of the new IIntel G2 80 gb was $259 on Newegg Last Night it was $279 and was still back ordered

This morning I looked and they raised the price upto $522 canadian and thats for the 80 gig model

They can bite me :mad:
09-01-2009, 04:35 AM
cegras

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomvill

This is in Canada

you guys think your getting gouged 2 weeks ago the price of the new IIntel G2 80 gb was $259 on Newegg Last Night it was $279 and was still back ordered

This morning I looked and they raised the price upto $522 canadian and thats for the 80 gig model

They can bite me :mad:

No no, that's for the 50nm model. 34nm still the same price ; )
09-01-2009, 04:52 AM
Tomvill

nope thats the new one heres the link iits the new package and model number. I,ve been waiting for these drives to come in as thats what i wanted for my new computer Now I have to wait or buy something else No way I,m paying that for 80 gigs

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...tel-_-20167016

other prices post at $279 in canada don,t have them in stock if they did I,d order 2. I got an email back today from a retailer that says if I order today I,ll get them in 4 weeks approx
09-01-2009, 05:11 AM
radaja

thats just crazy,i was waiting to get one,but newegg can forget it.
09-01-2009, 05:16 AM
cobra_kai

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomvill

This is in Canada

you guys think your getting gouged 2 weeks ago the price of the new IIntel G2 80 gb was $259 on Newegg Last Night it was $279 and was still back ordered

This morning I looked and they raised the price upto $522 canadian and thats for the 80 gig model

They can bite me :mad:

Pretty sure the US is in the same boat... newegg started at 229.99 when intel had recalled the drives, then it went up to 249.99 then 279.99 and now it's up at 499.99. More than double the MSRP which is absurd
09-01-2009, 05:18 AM
iboomalot

LMAO $977.00 for the 160g and 300 - 500 for the 80g depending on G1 vs G2

Newegg will cost themselves alot of business on any highend buyer. My total rig below was bought via Newegg except the CPU but future sales won't be from egg due to this.

I won't loose this mental image of newegg price gouging the public for a fast buck on future sales for a long long time.

just remember the buyer set the prices not the seller I think a BOYCOT is in order.

on a productive note what websites are selling G2s near or at the retail rate of 220.00 ???
09-01-2009, 06:45 AM
deathman20

Whats the difference between..

SSDSA2MH080G2C1
SSDSA2MH080G2R5

Besides the $100 price difference on egg now and 2x+ the cost!
09-01-2009, 06:57 AM
Afterburner

IIRC C1 is meant for OEMs and is standalone whereas R5 is the retail boxed version complete with adaptor.... :yepp:

edit: rephrased :D
09-01-2009, 07:01 AM
CedricFP

Quote:

Originally Posted by iboomalot

LMAO $977.00 for the 160g and 300 - 500 for the 80g depending on G1 vs G2

Newegg will cost themselves alot of business on any highend buyer. My total rig below was bought via Newegg except the CPU but future sales won't be from egg due to this.

I won't loose this mental image of newegg price gouging the public for a fast buck on future sales for a long long time.

just remember the buyer set the prices not the seller I think a BOYCOT is in order.

on a productive note what websites are selling G2s near or at the retail rate of 220.00 ???

You could try Amazon.
09-01-2009, 08:49 AM
trinibwoy

Guys it's not gouging if somebody out there is buying the limited supply at those prices. Does it matter to you if it's unavailable because the price is too high or if it's out of stock (which it would be if prices were lower)? It's not like newegg is sitting on boxes full of these and charging these prices for kicks. Either way you're still not getting one :)
09-01-2009, 08:55 AM
Sh1tyMcGee

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstp2009

Newegg can BITE ME. They pull this price-gouging crap all the time. In the past year, they have dropped to the LAST place I look for HW now.

I no longer shop at Newegg, their prices arent even good most of the time, with them price gauging, its a good time to be a smaller retailer who doesnt get Tier 1 pricing from the manufacturer to compete with newegg, i can say newegg sucks :down:
09-01-2009, 08:57 AM
Sh1tyMcGee

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Originally Posted by Tomvill

nope thats the new one heres the link iits the new package and model number. I,ve been waiting for these drives to come in as thats what i wanted for my new computer Now I have to wait or buy something else No way I,m paying that for 80 gigs

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...tel-_-20167016

other prices post at $279 in canada don,t have them in stock if they did I,d order 2. I got an email back today from a retailer that says if I order today I,ll get them in 4 weeks approx

LOL, it went from a minute ago from $299, to 499, to 522 now, wow newegg is garbage, total garbage, treating their customers like idiots.
09-01-2009, 08:58 AM
eternal_fantasy

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Originally Posted by trinibwoy

Guys it's not gouging if somebody out there is buying the limited supply at those prices. Does it matter to you if it's unavailable because the price is too high or if it's out of stock (which it would be if prices were lower)? It's not like newegg is sitting on boxes full of these and charging these prices for kicks. Either way you're still not getting one :)

:worship:
09-01-2009, 09:12 AM
genec57

It is a free market and they do have the right to charge what they want to charge. It is only gouging if the product is a necessity i.e gasoline after a hurricane.
However, since it is a free market we, the customers, have the right to purchase from a friendlier vendor. I have made many thousands of dollars of purchases from Newegg over the years but this leaves a bad taste. I don't plan to boycott Newegg but I certainly will shop them more than in the past and ties will go to the competition.
09-01-2009, 09:18 AM
labs23

This might be because other major retailers aren't selling the drives yet.:confused:

But one thing in my mind.... is how long will this price-gouging lasts.:shrug:
09-01-2009, 10:11 AM
XKaan

This is a disappointment. Aside from my watercooling parts, I have pretty much everything I need for my new rig, with the exception of an SSD. I have been waiting for this drive, since the $220 price point seemed just right for such an awesome drive.

I really want to pull the trigger! Any thoughts on the Corsair Xtreme series SSD? You can get a 64gig at NewEgg.com for under $200 after MIR, plus you can get cash back from Bing, so it seems like a decent deal.

:shrug:
09-01-2009, 01:31 PM
Armitage

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Originally Posted by XKaan

This is a disappointment. Aside from my watercooling parts, I have pretty much everything I need for my new rig, with the exception of an SSD. I have been waiting for this drive, since the $220 price point seemed just right for such an awesome drive.

I really want to pull the trigger! Any thoughts on the Corsair Xtreme series SSD? You can get a 64gig at NewEgg.com for under $200 after MIR, plus you can get cash back from Bing, so it seems like a decent deal.

:shrug:

The corsair drives really don't perform well because of their memory controller (that i may be wrong on), but I know they aren't anywhere near as good as the intel drives. I would wait.
09-01-2009, 01:39 PM
justageek95

I guess I got lucky with this. I ordered mine from Newegg on 8/27 for $229. It was only in stock for like 40 minutes or so.
09-01-2009, 01:42 PM
Jamesrt2004

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Originally Posted by Armitage

The corsair drives really don't perform well because of their memory controller (that i may be wrong on), but I know they aren't anywhere near as good as the intel drives. I would wait.

I thought they used samsung nand and indillinx controller ????
(my bad if im wrong) but if im right it's a good deal although im sure the intel (before price guage) is better $/perf

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