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Samsung 840 EVO 120GB $109, 250GB $189, 500GB $389, 750GB $579 Delivered, Asus Slim Laptop $399

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Samsung 840 EVO 120GB $109, 250GB $189, 500GB $389, 750GB $579 Delivered, Asus Slim Laptop $399
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Store RepShoppingExpress on 23/08/2013 - 12:18 shoppingexpress.com.au (2766 clicks)
EVOLUTION

Offering an "Aussie Launch special" for the New Samsung 840 Evo SSDs - all sizes are sold at the BEST price delivered Australia Wide, also on offer is an ultra slim Asus X502CA 15.6" laptop at $399 + Shipping to anyone that wants a beautiful budget laptop that weighs lesser than any laptop in this price bracket. Added an external DVD Writer and blu-ray Writer into today's deal, in case anyone that buy this laptop needs an optical device.

Free Shipping on Entire order as long as you buy any 1 of the Samsung Evo SSDs

To Enjoy discounted Prices on all products below - please use coupon code: EVOLUTION before you checkout.

Samsung 840 Evo SSDs

120GB - $109 Free Shipping
In Stock

250GB - $189 Free Shipping
In Stock

500GB - $389 Free Shipping
This is still awaiting stock, Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days

750GB - $579 Free Shipping
This is still awaiting stock, Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days

Asus X502CA 15.6" Ultra Thin Portable Laptop - $399
Intel Pentium 2117U | 4GB Ram | 500GB HDD | 15.6" HD Widescreen | Windows 8 | 2kg |

Samsung External Slim USB DVD Writer - $29

LG External Slim USB Blu-ray Wrtiter - $99

All stocks are limited, with limited quantity per customer.
Free Shipping applies to entire order as long as you buy 1 of the Samsung EVO SSD above, otherwise Shipping starts $8.95 and averages $10 Australia Wide
No Grey Imports, All Genuine & carries Australia's Manufacturer Warranty.

For 1st time buyers:
- Add any of the above products to your shopping cart
- Enter Postcode inside your shopping cart and click apply
- Enter voucher code: EVOLUTION and the associated discount will apply (check right side of the shopping cart for the total value
- Proceed to checkout and make payment once you confirmed the total price is correct.

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  • 5k on 23/08/2013 - 12:28
    +4

    Damn. Bought from megabuy and they charged the same price plus $8ish shipping. And that was for pre order… should have waited for this one!! :((
    This is for the 120gb btw

  • Testeagle on 23/08/2013 - 12:29

    I'm gonna have to say damn too, I bought the 250 SSD recently for about 50 more…

    • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2013 - 13:51
      +2

      For $50 more, why not get the 840 Pro instead? :)

  • 5k on 23/08/2013 - 12:30

    Megapay..:(

  • deal88 on 23/08/2013 - 12:44

    Anyone have some good info on the differences between the 840, 840 pro and the 840 EVO?

    Seems to be some conflicting info on google.

    • monkp on 23/08/2013 - 12:54
      +1

      http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1767466/samsung-840-p…

      840 EVO is essential the same to regular 840, but deliver slightly faster speed to both Read/Write

      • bctransit on 23/08/2013 - 13:18
        +1

        The bad is the EVO still using TLC rather than MLC

        • AlexF on 23/08/2013 - 14:12
          +1

          At this (starting) price range, they have to use TLC.
          I'm skeptical that TLC masqueraded as SLC cache will effectively improve endurance.
          As always, you get what you pay for.

        • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2013 - 14:55

          Anadtech seems to have no problem with it using TLC, though I get what you mean

        • atlas on 23/08/2013 - 15:56

          Was it meant to improve endurance?

          I thought it was there to improve write speeds.

        • AlexF on 23/08/2013 - 17:03
          +3

          Anadtech seems to have no problem with it using TLC

          That's because they're using new drives.

          Commentators say that a SSD with cells having 1000 (most likely for TLC) or 3000 (Samsung quoted) write endurance with an efficient wear-leveling algorithm (like writing to least written-to cells) can be practically indefinite… But this assumes an empty disk. However, the more of the disk's storage is permanently filled (OS, applications, data for applications), less cells are available for wear-leveling.

          It's reasonable for average person to imagine that leaving 25GB free on SSD is fine but that isn't sufficient space for wear-leveling if there's going to be things like file versioning, Windows search, virtual memory, hibernation storage, Windows Media Centre (buffering whilst watching Live TV), etc, writing in the background.

          In summary, TLC is a bad idea if you want to keep your SSD writeable in the long-term (akin to logic that its better to buy multiple crappy shoes instead of one good pair). At the very least, buy twice the capacity you think you want.

        • mangoman on 26/08/2013 - 18:20

          Dont know if you can still get volleys, but when i was a kid i had a pair which lasted forever!

  • 5k on 23/08/2013 - 12:51

    As far as I know the evo is similar in price to the original but has around 500mb write speeds, which is coming close to the pro. The pro is more expensive but includes 5 years warranty and not 3. I was about to buy the original but this is almost the same price hence I chose the evo.

    • deal88 on 23/08/2013 - 13:03
      +1

      Cheers. I currently have the 840 Pro and am happy with it. EVO looks like a good improvement over the old 840.

  • pacman1 on 23/08/2013 - 12:58
    +3

    anyone know how the samsung 840 evo compares to the sandisk extreme (the old sandisk extreme I not the extreme II)

    http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/sandisk-extreme-ssd-12…

    I cannot find much on the internet because the sandisk extreme is older… but from what i can tell from the manufacturer specs the sandisk extreme has faster sequential read and write speeds… while the samsung 840 has better random read and write speeds… i do not know what that means in real world usage for a typical user though and which one is preferred? anyhelp would be appreciated.

    edit: nevermind - found this, it helps for anyone interested…
    http://blogs.intel.com/technology/2010/07/buying_an_ssd_-_wh…

  • unco on 23/08/2013 - 12:59
    +4

    Comes up as $115.50 delivered for the 120GB for me after applying the code.
    The 250GB correctly shows as $189 delivered though.

      • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 13:34
        +7

        apologize, price has been fixed, anyone that paid more than $109 please pm me your details or send an email to [email protected] so we can sort out for ya.

        Regards
        SE

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 13:47
          +11

          Hi Moot,

          It is totally understandable to react negatively when there is a discrepancy in prices, but i hope one day i can finally turn your negative votes into positive votes :). Try consider purchasing from us this round and give us a chance?

          Regards
          SE

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 23/08/2013 - 13:07

    Nice one - I love to see some competition

  • QuiOui on 23/08/2013 - 13:09
    +1

    I was looking to get the LG External Slim USB Blu-ray Wrtiter - $99

    But it's actually cheaper at Umart ($95):
    http://umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&bid=2&i…

  • Iceman82 on 23/08/2013 - 13:10
    +6

    I was so close to buying through MegaBuy last night, and didn't. I was confident ShoppingExpress would come out with a good deal … and here it is!! You do good work SE, I like it. MegaBuy's shipping cost, plus the 2.5% extra charge for paypal and credit cards were enough to make me think twice.

    Rep, I've got a comment and a request:

    Two 250GB drives are cheaper than one 500GB drive. (2 x $189 = $378 vs $389) Usually it's cheaper to go for the bigger capacity. Any chance of the 500GB being sold for less than $378? Seems like $369 would be the logical number in the progression of prices: $189 for 250GB, for another 250GB of capacity add slightly less (already has the controller etc, just needs more flash), so add $180, and you get $369. Please! :-)

    Maybe the 250GB size is most popular and gets the biggest discount? It just seems like the 500GB is unjustifiably more per GB than the 250GB.

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 13:44
      +1

      Hi Iceman,

      I love your explanation over there :) - however, base on the cost, the 500GB gotta stay at $389 delivered.

      Regards
      SE

      • Iceman82 on 23/08/2013 - 23:26
        +1

        Forgot to write back and thank you for your reply. It's a shame the 500GB won't go any lower, so I think I'll stick with the 250GB. Edit: have now ordered it!

        I had to ask, it was worth a try!

  • bxpressiv on 23/08/2013 - 13:13

    I ordered a 250Gb 840 for $189 a couple of days ago and it's arriving today.

    QQ

  • thsydney on 23/08/2013 - 13:27

    Rep Any deal for Class 10 MicroSD card?

  • johnnyb on 23/08/2013 - 13:28
    +2

    Thanks rep, picked up the 250gb. My first SSD and first upgrade in 5 years, exciting.

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 13:51

      thanks :) - i'm sure you will enjoy the difference.

  • chuckwow on 23/08/2013 - 13:33
    +1

    OP, please fix pricing.

    Samsung 840 EVO Series 120GB Solid State Drives MZ-7TE120BW

    Sub Total: $125.00
    Shipping Cost: $8.75
    Discounts Applied: EVOLUTION Weekend Specials Remove Coupon EVOLUTION -$18.25
    Discount Total: $18.25
    GST Inc.: $10.50

    Total: $115.50

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 13:37
      +1

      been sorted, apologize for the price issue on the 120GB.

      • chuckwow on 23/08/2013 - 13:39
        +1

        Thanks OP.

  • bisaya on 23/08/2013 - 13:38

    wow shattered, seems to happen to me all the time….

    I bought the 840 Series 250GB SSD last week from MSY for $185. :(

    Good deal though

  • tryonthis on 23/08/2013 - 13:59
    +4

    After seeing the Samsung Evo commercial (which features amazing acting), I'm pretty tempted to buy one!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPdCS8p6LjA&feature=youtu.be

  • ssjgesus on 23/08/2013 - 14:04

    Still no stock on the 2.5 to 3.5/5" brackets?
    I'm keen for the 250gb EVO for my Antec P183 case

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 14:13

      we do have them in stock now

      • ssjgesus on 23/08/2013 - 15:01

        awesome thanks, but I can't seem to find the 'add to cart' button

      • 11CENTS on 23/08/2013 - 15:05

        i like to get ssd and the bracket pls. no add button for the bracket. can you please organise?

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 15:11

          Please give it another go?

          Regards
          Se

  • salem on 23/08/2013 - 14:07

    What's the screen resolution on the laptop? googling suggests 1366x768, but that same googling also says it's a 14" screen, so….?

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 14:14

      Hi Salem,

      the X502CA is 15.6" 1366 x 768, 14" is X402Ca.

      Regards
      SE

  • butwhy on 23/08/2013 - 14:08

    Any deals / pricing on the Samsung 840 EVO 1TB? Thanks

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 14:15

      Hi butwhy,
      The stock will take a little longer to arrive in AUS, once it is ready for sale, you know where to look for :).

      Regards
      SE

    • pin4e on 23/08/2013 - 14:24

      Mmm 1tb of SSD. Sigh $$.

  • windows7 on 23/08/2013 - 14:27
    +17

    For those who asking EVO vs PRO. Here's the best answer I would give.

    MLC (Pro) vs TLC (Evo)

    • The PRO uses MLC which will hold your data for 70 years for 250gb version or 35 years for 120gb version, data integrity tests have proved this. Reference
    • The EVO model uses Samsung's proprietary hardware TLC, which gives you data integrity for approx 23 years for 250gb version or 11.5 years for 120gb version. Reference same as above
    • Usually the difference is irrelevant as most of us don't really store our data for more than 5 years.

    20% different write/read speed

    • Another difference between the EVO & Pro series is read/write speeds.
    • The Pro is about 20% faster than the EVO, both on read & write speeds.
    • Again, the difference of that 20% usually is irrelevant unless you're to do benchmarking for your systems, or you really need those read/write speed.
    • Comparison of read/write speed

    3 years (Evo) vs 5 years (Pro) warranty

    • Evo has 3 years warranty
    • Pro has 5 years warranty

    Price difference

    • atlas on 23/08/2013 - 16:00

      From your comparison linked, I thought this was also relevant:

      "The Evo is remarkable in that, like the Sandisk Extreme II, it features a second level cache. For the 250 GB Evo this comprises of a 3 GB Turbowrite cache (TWC) which is a block of high speed Flash Memory. When the TWC is exhausted write speeds drop by approximately 50% but that won't often happen under typical consumer workloads."

  • hijack on 23/08/2013 - 14:36
    +2

    Purchased :D Have been research good SSD for months, and this one seem good choice. The PRO version currently around 250$, which is about 20% more expensive than this one. For me that the performance not really worth that 20% extra cash. 189$ is really out of my budget, but this upgrade will boost my macbook pro dramatically. All we need originally is the SSD's speed, not the 20% extra from the PRO.

    At this time, where the ram price is too expensive, upgrade to SSD seem the best option. That's why my macbook still 4gb ram though hahaa :))

  • juv3 on 23/08/2013 - 14:37

    just bought 250GB 840 last week :(

  • diiilpickle on 23/08/2013 - 15:21

    Wanting the 250GB EVO,
    But could you do any better on the WD red 3TB
    If I bought 2 of them with this deal?
    Thanks!

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 15:24

      Hi diiilpickle,

      Sorry can't do any better on WD 3TB today.

      Regards
      SE

      • diiilpickle on 23/08/2013 - 15:30

        No worries, thanks anyway!

  • FerociousEater on 23/08/2013 - 15:47

    750GB - $579 Free Shipping
    This is still awaiting stock, Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days, I'm not getting this price, it says for me $618 and no free shipping…

    • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 15:55

      Try again please - should be alright now.

  • FerociousEater on 23/08/2013 - 15:56
    +1

    Thanks working and just purchased one thanks =D.

  • kjhooker on 23/08/2013 - 16:52

    Any one think is this worth it on old Envy 15 1115TX laptop?? it only has 3.0Gbps backplane and i don't know if there is significant difference between HDD to this.

  • Briggles0 on 23/08/2013 - 18:29

    Hey, can we get free shipping offer on other ssds? Looking at the PRO…

  • camui on 23/08/2013 - 18:31

    amazing prices, ordering a 250gb evo now! thanks :D

  • jackau on 23/08/2013 - 19:09
    +1

    I must said that the 840 250GB (not Pro) is performing rather well on my old core i5 2nd gen Windows 8 notebook. hdd score under windows reach 8.1.

    my config is to slot a 1TB 5400 hard drive into the ODD bay and use that as secondary software and download drive while 250GB use for OS and key software only.

    6th month into its usage with 0.77 TB data written, it still performs rather well. only abut 1/3 of the drive was filled, if drive is trimmed and optimised well, it should retain its performance for some time to come.

    Samsungs power consumption beats all its rivals, hence for notebooks that has a battery life concern, it is almost the best bang for $ while on desktop with a 400W power supply, other brands would do just well regardless.

    I look forward for the EVO to drop its price further down the track. Since hard drives are a consumable item, normal disk spin drives has an expected life span of roughly 3 years, hence it is recommended to clone or redeploy on a brand new drive every 2 years. IF SSDs can last just as long, then the investment is affordable as 2 years later the newer gen tech and prices would give better size and performance already. THe benefit of the SSD over HDD is amazing.

    My experiences with SSD so far is that a SSD + HDD config, 64 GB would be stretching it but 12X GB is enough as the OS drive alone. My recently developed gaming desktop has 120GB Kingston and some older gen 64GB SSDs, it performs exceptionally on par with the Samsung for win 8 boot up.

    I can safely conclude Windows 8 /8.1 is better than windows 7 on performance when comes to running them on a SSD. Win 8 is highly recommended over win 7 (provided you know how to make peace with desktop mode and modern mode).

  • johnnyb on 23/08/2013 - 19:59

    Didn't even think how to mount it, any chance of adding one of those brackets to my order before it ships? Would it still be free shipping? Order no. N00127294.

    Thanks rep.

  • Chopel on 23/08/2013 - 20:50

    Normal price $200.50 after special $189, seems not much different though.

    Rep, can you do better price on Samsung SSD PRO 840 Series 256GB?
    Cheers.

    • jackau on 23/08/2013 - 21:08

      the 17X - 18X price mark for 250 is the entry level market current price medium

      The expected street prices are at this stage:
      12XG 9X - 11X
      25XG 17X - 19X

      the pro level version with 5 year warranty are 23X - 26X for 25X GB

  • hwtan80 on 23/08/2013 - 21:02

    Dear Rep,

    About to go overseas soon so I decided to buy two 250GB SSD to claim GST but only one per customer? Can I buy two? :)

  • jl434 on 23/08/2013 - 21:25

    Nice price, just ordered EVO 500G

  • Associatedcoolbenben @ Shopping Express on 23/08/2013 - 21:54

    Thanks

  • NeoWilson on 23/08/2013 - 23:04

    Dang .. was waiting for the 840 to drop to 150$

    hmmmm

  • kodoq on 24/08/2013 - 00:55

    Strange, I paid only $177.50 for 250GB just now.

    • blopd on 24/08/2013 - 03:57

      Shhhhh!

      • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 24/08/2013 - 10:30

        Hi guys,

        Unfortunately, there was a price error on this product early in the morning. All who purchased at the lower priced than advertised will be contacted and offer a refund of top up to actual value - apologize for the inconvenience caused.

        Regards
        SE

        • hwtan80 on 24/08/2013 - 11:20

          When will you be contacting us? By email or phone?

        • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 24/08/2013 - 11:27
          +1

          By monday when everyone gets back to office (will via mail & phone where necessary) :). Not many affected but there were orders coming through - it shows ozbargain never sleeps :).

          Regards
          SE

        • hwtan80 on 27/08/2013 - 11:12

          Hi Rep,

          Still haven't got any response from your team with regards to this.

    • Iceman82 on 24/08/2013 - 10:21
      +1

      Edit: just a website error, I guess I don't feel so bad about it anymore

  • OzBrogains on 24/08/2013 - 15:42

    SE, any deals on the 840 Pros?

  • mateh on 24/08/2013 - 15:44
    +1

    Awesome. Just purchased a 750GB Evo. Thanks.

  • SambaL on 24/08/2013 - 16:30
    +1

    Finally made a decision in bying a cheaper SSHD instead of a SSD and was all ready to order, but i thought i'd take one last look on OzB just incase i could find it for a bargain price and then i came across this deal. So i changed my mind (again) and ordered a 250GB right away.
    Should make my laptop a bit more responsive i reckon.

  • jekel on 25/08/2013 - 14:19
    +1

    Ordered the 840 EVO with bracket!! Yay thx op, was about to get one from the shops for $125 and then would have to find a bracket too, worked out cheaper and no need to leave the house hehe.

  • exc3113nce on 25/08/2013 - 14:27
    +1

    Awesome thanks guys just bought my first SSD!

  • test123123 on 26/08/2013 - 11:44

    order evo 500gb ssd with 1 x 8gb kingston 1600 sodimm. Would like to add 1 more 8gb with free shipping? Please help Ops. login name liangf333

  • mangoman on 26/08/2013 - 18:18

    Doh, was busy last weekend and didnt check ozbargain :(

  • aushades on 27/08/2013 - 14:00

    I ordered one of the 840 evo 256gb on the weekend, what's the usual timeframe before the order is dispatched? Mine is still in Pick status…

  • faalcon on 27/08/2013 - 14:53

    Ordered a 250GB drive on Friday, should I receive it by Fathers day? Mine is in Pick status also.

  • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 27/08/2013 - 15:42

    Most of the SSDs have been dispatched yesterday, any leftovers should be by today. Anyone that have not receive dispatch notification by today, should contact us tomorrow morning via: PM me or 0283388899.

    Kind Regards
    SE

    • mateh on 28/08/2013 - 02:04

      Does this also apply for the models that were still not in stock yet? Haven't had any emails. Thanks.

      • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 28/08/2013 - 12:24

        Hi mateh,

        Not sure which model you are looking at but:
        Just a headsup - just been informed that one box of the Samsung EVO 500GB SSDs from our supplier has not arrived yet (not sure if confirmed lost in transit yet) so those affected will be receiving our email about this, and an offer to the 750GB (in stock now) or a refund or continue to wait out a few more days will be the option given to you guys.

        P.S. Do PM me if you need help as our support team got a bit overwhelmed with the recent surge of email and orders this week.

        Regards
        SE

  • Store RepShoppingExpress @ Shopping Express on 28/08/2013 - 12:24

    Hi All,

    Just a headsup - just been informed that one box of the Samsung EVO 500GB SSDs from our supplier has not arrived yet (not sure if confirmed lost in transit yet) so those affected will be receiving our email about this, and an offer to the 750GB (in stock now) or a refund or continue to wait out a few more days will be the option given to you guys.

    P.S. Do PM me if you need help as our support team got a bit overwhelmed with the recent surge of email and orders this week.

    Regards
    SE

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