Samsung T5 500GB Portable SSD $151.01 + $9.54 Delivery (Free with Prime) at Amazon AU Global store

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StormOfRazors on 08/12/2018 - 17:25 amazon.com.au (302 clicks)

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Hi all,

Amazon has this drive listed for $151.01, sold by Amazon AU using the Amazon Global store (item ships from US).
Shipping is free for prime users, otherwise +|$9.54. ETA on international delivery from my order is between Dec 20 and Dec 28.

Seems to be very similar to this deal from a few months ago which was pretty popular: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/404024, and is $50 cheaper than local stock.

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  Lps on 08/12/2018 - 17:29

  +GST then I guess?

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    doweyy on 08/12/2018 - 17:31

    +1

    Price is inclusive of GST

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      Lps on 08/12/2018 - 17:34

      How do you know? Not being a SA, just asking.

      Edit: Don't worry, just found it, thx!

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  grababargain on 08/12/2018 - 17:42

  +4

  $149 at Bing Lee (free in-store pickup or $9 delivery). Same price at BL's eBay store.
  https://www.binglee.com.au/samsung-500gb-t5-portable-ssdmu-p…

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    lostn on 08/12/2018 - 18:12

    This is better.

    Except for us Vickies who can't pickup because BL hates Vickies.

    Still it's better to pay the $9 postage than get grey imports unless Amazon AU honors ACL.

    I personally don't find these portable SSDs compact enough to replace a USB stick. You can get 512GB fast speed USB sticks. They aren't as cheap per GB as a HDD, but they're about in line with these Samsungs.

    These T5s are more compact than a 2.5" portable HDD, but those hold a lot more GB for a lot less money.

    This thing is a hybrid that shares the worst of both worlds.

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      Diji1 on 08/12/2018 - 20:55

      +1

      Another solution is one of the recently released NVMe -> USB 3 enclosures which are not much larger than a 2280 NVMe device.

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      Riker88 on 08/12/2018 - 20:59

      Have you compared the speeds of your fast USB stick and these SSDs ? I dont think they are comparable.

      I would also factor in reliability. I wouldnt trust a USB stick holding so much data. I’ve had several USB sticks fail to read or be recognised over time

      I do agree with the other post about buying an enclosure and internal SSD to be much cheaper

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        lostn on 08/12/2018 - 23:50

        +2

        The T5 claims "Read-Write" speeds of up to 540MB/s.

        https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-512GB-Supersonic-Flash-PEF512…

        This stick claims 400MB/s read and 300MB/s write.

        That's not as fast as the T5, but it's more than fast enough for me. I would trade the extra speed for a significantly smaller footprint any day of the week. You're only going to get speeds this fast if you're transferring from another SSD onto the stick anyway. If the data is coming from a mechanical HDD (which it will almost certainly be for me) you're going to be bottlenecked by the HDD speed.

        And even if you're not, to fill up 500GB, the difference in speed is only minutes apart. If I'm going to be transferring 500GB at once, I'm going to do it in the background, or start the transfer and then go and do something else. It's never going to be a time critical transfer where every second counts.

        You're probably going to want a carry case for your T5, whereas a USB stick fits on a keyring.

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          EnergicAU on 09/12/2018 - 01:30

          +1

          @lostn: I think this would be suitable for video editing on the go .. wouldn't be using it for just file transfer

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            et tu brute on 09/12/2018 - 12:02

            @EnergicAU: They make a perfwect "scratch" drive for video editing on the go. Many pros use them for tht purpose. Also you can create a quick archive of getting the days shoot off the DSLR camera etc. and keeping your camera ready for the next outing.

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          Smigit on 09/12/2018 - 03:36

          +1

          @lostn: At $130 USD you’ll also be paying at least $30 more given that translates to $180. Personally, I like the form factor of the T5 and would pick it any day of the week myself since I could see myself running virtual machines or something off the drive if I’m paying for those speeds. Just depends what you’re after, both have benefits. I’d never put a USB key on a key ring regardless of size since I hate adding any bulk to my key ring, so transportation for me becomes moot.

          I’d also be buying this to do work directly off the drive itself such as run virtual machines etc so while initial transfer is relevant, any speed improvements would be ongoing and relevant and isn’t a one of “few minutes extra” thing. Loading a full 500GB to a blank drive wouldn’t be why I’d be after the speed.

          I also would have a strong preference to any devices that are USB-C.

          Each to their own.

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            lostn on 10/12/2018 - 01:00

            @Smigit:

            At $130 USD you’ll also be paying at least $30 more given that translates to $180.

            That is the current price, not the promotional price. I only compare prices when they're on sale, and they've been seen cheaper than this. It's not fair to compare current snapshot prices. I linked to it on Amazon because it's the easiest place to find it and it provides specs.

            I’d never put a USB key on a key ring regardless of size since I hate adding any bulk to my key ring, so transportation for me becomes moot.

            Even if you didn't, it's less to carry in your pocket than a T5.

            I’d also be buying this to do work directly off the drive itself such as run virtual machines etc so while initial transfer is relevant, any speed improvements would be ongoing and relevant and isn’t a one of “few minutes extra” thing. Loading a full 500GB to a blank drive wouldn’t be why I’d be after the speed.

            Sounds very edge case. Some people do what you do, some don't. But everyone uses mass storage devices to put data on. A lot of GB at a pretty fast speed with a small footprint is just useful to more people than a device good for video editing on the go with virtual drives.

            Each to their own.

            That is true. My video editing on the go (which is rare in itself) is done on the laptop's built in nvme SSD.

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          et tu brute on 09/12/2018 - 11:57

          @lostn: @ lostn

          I have a carry case for my T5, except I don;t really need it. These units are pretty tough and not subject to peromance loss due to heat, vibration, knocks annd bumps etc.

          Really, the case is for when I am travelling and security to prevent it being lost… it is small enough to get lost amongst the socks and jocks in the suitcase or the bottomless pit at the base of my backpack :)

          (My little case takes on the T5, a Tel$tra wireless router, usb & USB-c cable, USB - a/c power adapter for phhone, router etc… about the size of my hand.. regular man hand, not Trump-size hand)

          Ciao for now :)

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      et tu brute on 09/12/2018 - 11:46

      Depending on your needs and your application, but comparing a SSD to a USB is liking comparing chalk and cheese.
      These Samsung T5 units can take a hammering with read/write tasks and are a perfect choice for many applications. I wouldn't dare use a USB stick for the same purposes I use my T5 for. They perform even better with a USB3.1 port on your pc etc. Transfer speeds are phenominal. They run cool, quiet and generate a minimal level of heat when being hammered.

      I have two T5's. One for my Nvidia Shield (Android) TV as adoptive storage (storage is incorporated as part of the Shield TV rather than as external removable USB storage)and one for on the go to use with DSLR camera, smartphone and tablet. They are light and compact and you have the option to have encryption switched on or off. Previously I used a Seagate Wireless 1TB with a 2.5" HDD for on the go work, but this unit is streets ahead. I never expect more than 3-5 years out of a mechanical HDD before failure.

      By the way, the T5 is NOT a hybrid but a pure SSD with totsal VNAND memory. Hybrid drives are normally mechanical HDDs with VNAND flash memory for an onboard cache. Most frequently accessed bits of data are stored on the flash memory, but over time there is a build up period of what is deemed frequently accessed data then a degradation to the point that the VNAND flash makes no difference and eventually fails. I have gone through 2 Seagate Hybrids HDDs (both failed during warranty period) on a Dell XPS laptop and am about to install a Samsung 860 Pro as a replacement over the Christmas break.

      … Horses for courses… ciao

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        lostn on 10/12/2018 - 01:07

        By the way, the T5 is NOT a hybrid but a pure SSD with totsal VNAND memory.

        Please don't mistake my use of the word hybrid. I did not mean it uses SSHD. It's an SSD through and through, which is obvious since I quoted it's max speed of 540MB/s.

        I mean that it's an "in between" (i.e. hybrid) in terms of size and capacity. Bigger than a thumb drive, smaller capacity than a HDD.

        For a product like portable storage, there are a quadrifecta of considerations: price, capacity, speed, and physical size. Each person has different priorities to strike a balance with. For me I would never put speed as #1 consideration, provided the speed is at a point that is "fast enough".

        … Horses for courses… ciao

        Yes. I agree. I just picture your use cases not being applicable to most people.

        Every product no matter how good, bad, fast, slow, cheap, or expensive, has a target audience that it was intended for. I just think that HDD and thumb drive have a wider audience than T5's intended audience, which is video editors on the go.

        I fully accept that this T5 is the ideal product for you. For me, I'd rather have either more capacity, or a smaller footprint. The only thing the T5 has over the Patriot is a bit faster speed which I won't notice unless I'm using it as a scratch drive for video editing which I never personally do because the device I do the editing on already has an even faster SSD in it and I don't need to carry this extra weight. I also don't use virtual drives on my laptop. Most of that is on my desktop.

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  smuggler on 08/12/2018 - 19:01

  +3

  Oooft..so expensive.

  I got one of those crucial 512 GB ssds for $68 and bought a $12 USB C enclosure from Newegg

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    park it on 09/12/2018 - 09:10

    Which enclosure did you get? Can you please link me? Want to make sure I get the right one.

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      smuggler on 09/12/2018 - 10:13

      Don't be too worried. Just get anything more than $20 like this:

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ugreen-USB-C-Hard-Drive-Enclosur…

      Cheaper ones have awful build quality.

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  raybies on 08/12/2018 - 19:35

  +1

  1TB was $266 binglee ebay

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  grababargain on 09/12/2018 - 12:19

  Another 10% off Bing Lee's eBay price with code PRESENTS10.