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Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series | $125 + $3 Delivery - $1/GB!

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Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series | $125 + $3 Delivery - $1/GB!
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Store Reprhys100 on 02/07/2012 - 15:06 shop.phasercomputers.com.au (2462 clicks)
Last edited 03/07/2012 - 11:59

Step 1: Like us on facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/phasercomputers
Step 2: BUY!

Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series - SATA III 6Gbs, 2xnm Toggle DDR NAND, 3-Core ARMv9 MCX Controller, Norton Ghost, 3 Years Warranty

Paypal buyers, please note if you select paypal on checkout an additional $4/ssd will be charged to cover merchant fees.
CC is available in store. 2% surcharge.

Pretty much as good as the intel 520 series.

Still in stock but no longer at bargain price

Pickup available from wednesday arvo. Please place order on website and select pickup to reserve your stock.

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  • CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 15:07

    Does it have Australian warranty? Or grey import?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:08
      +5

      of course :) - Bought from Australian Distributors

  • inusure on 02/07/2012 - 15:09

    damn!!! Why! Why are you doing this to me? Why do sell this one at this price after i bought my Crucial???

    • d3ft on 02/07/2012 - 15:43

      Yer I bought an M4 on Friday after months of hand wringing, then this.

  • 51ngh on 02/07/2012 - 15:10

    Outstanding price !

    If only we had the 256 GB drive at $1/GB

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:10

      not going to happen :( I wish

      • 51ngh on 02/07/2012 - 15:15

        Ah well, one day it will :)
        Till then, Crucial M4 :) :)

  • orange123 on 02/07/2012 - 15:15

    Are these better than the Crucial or Sandisk?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:16
      +1

      Depends on the type of benchmark you do.

      But pretty on par with both :)

      • Elijah on 02/07/2012 - 15:59
        +2

        The OCZ Vertex 4 128GB using 4-core for $152 will smash this in write, BUT the Samsung 3-core will smash the Vertex 4 on read <256KB-2GB…., crazy to pick between the two… LOOOL

        The Vertex 4 has a 5 year warranty, the Samsung 3 years…

        Vertex 4 uses a Indilinx Everest 2 MLC
        Samsung uses the Samsung MLC

        2 things to take note, the Vertex 4 is Incredibly fast, but early days…, the Samsung 830 are very highly spoken of in terms of stability are reliability…

        • Kill Joy on 02/07/2012 - 16:30
          +1

          I have a vertex 4 and am very happy, its the best SSD I have owned. Speeds are batnut crazy, i get like 14 second boots and the second the desktop is up i can open any application in less then 2 seconds. iTunes use to lag to open for me, some where around 10 seconds, now its open before I depress my finger from my mouse.

    • goober on 02/07/2012 - 15:30
      +9

      Better according to anadtech -> http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/425?vs=533

      • gk0r on 02/07/2012 - 15:36
        -6

        Nice +1

    • ESEMCE on 02/07/2012 - 15:30

      pretty sure the Samsung 830 was the SSD of the year for 2011 for one of the sites (Anandtech maybe)

  • PinzVidz on 02/07/2012 - 15:18

    GB/$1? That equals $1GB. :D

  • fungi79 on 02/07/2012 - 15:19
    -3

    Would've been better if you had this deal before EOFY.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:20

      EDIT.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:27
      +18

      i ain't no dodgy man! Check previous deals here: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/phasercomputers.com.au

      Only 1 product because our online shop is still being worked on.

      Feel free to come in store and pick it up from wednesday

      • Kill Joy on 02/07/2012 - 16:32
        +2

        I do remember rhys100 previous deal, hes very legit and also a great OzB rep.

      • aec on 02/07/2012 - 17:08

        double negative…

    • jbronko on 02/07/2012 - 15:36
      +5

      I can vouch for their legitimacy. My $1 speakers are going strong.

      • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:50
        +6

        haha nice :)

  • wisc on 02/07/2012 - 15:32
    -2

    pretty sure its against paypal rules to add extra for paypal…I'm pretty sure someone will find the link…

    • [Deactivated] on 02/07/2012 - 15:54
      +1

      Only for ebay purchases. Plenty charge extra for pay pal and credit cards.

  • Dan_ on 02/07/2012 - 15:32

    EDIT: nvm

  • dy4me on 02/07/2012 - 15:33

    why is the read speed much less on the samsung compared to some other SSDs.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:34

      i noticed that as well, not sure mate!

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:51
          +4

          haha, well i knew what the guy posted below, but not sure of the exactly details of why their controller read speeds are slower. Maybe they actually list the ACTUAL speeds unlike the other companies who overstate them :P

    • kazines on 02/07/2012 - 15:41
      +1

      Because Samsung uses their own controller
      Other brands use Sand Force controller which is faster but has stability issues.

      The Sand Force controller stability problem has improved a lot
      YET, Samsung and Intel SSD with their own controller happen to be the most stable ones

      OCZ brands often fail because they use Sand Force controller with OCZ firmware

      I use Intel 520 128GB SSD with SF controller but they use their own firmware to control the controller.
      They also provide 5 year warranty on it

      • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:48
        +1

        Intel doesn't have their OWN controller. They just worked with SF to make a very reliable firmware unlike the others.

        Samsung uses their own however :)

        • kazines on 02/07/2012 - 15:51

          Before they released 520, 330 series, they did ;)

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:52

          :)

        • _Bruce_ on 02/07/2012 - 15:52
          +1

          Actually they did, but their newest offerings are SF.

          EDIT: Beaten.

        • zeomega on 02/07/2012 - 16:36
          -2

          The point is, they don't anymore.

    • mskram on 03/07/2012 - 00:32

      As someone else said below they use different controllers. Which results in them being able to compress data more for some controllers. But not all data is compressible.

  • mopo on 02/07/2012 - 15:34

    is it possible to come pick it up today? possibly buying two…

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:37

      pickups from wednesday arvo sorry.

      Place an order on the shop and mark pickup to make sure there is enough stock :)

      • mopo on 02/07/2012 - 15:40
        +2

        not too keen now, impulse shopping urges supressed

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:40
          +3

          :(

          Plus 1 bargain instead? :D

        • mopo on 02/07/2012 - 15:44

          why not for a fellow coastie.

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 15:47

          :))

  • kazines on 02/07/2012 - 15:53

    Anyway, great price. I'm quite tempted to buy it

  • shump on 02/07/2012 - 15:58

    How do I pay by credit card (not Paypal)? Only options in the cart are Bank Deposit or Cash on Pickup.

    If you want me to use Paypal please remove the $14 surcharge. It is showing as $142 in your Paypal link. Also, how do I buy 2 in Paypal?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:08

      Sorry guys, that was a typo and has now been fixed to 128+4.

  • lostn on 02/07/2012 - 16:01
    -1

    You can get less than $1 per GB if you look around for brands like Sandisk and Crucial. Even OCZ have had sales. I think $89 recently at Centrecom for 128GB.

    By the way, I'm pretty sure that charging a surcharge for using Paypal is against Paypal's terms and conditions.

    Paypal buyers, please use the following link ($4 Surcharge)

    Using that link you are charging $142 by Paypal instead of $128. That's more than a $4 mark up. Calling it a handling fee instead of a surcharge to get around Paypal's T&C is kind of dubious IMO.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:08
      +3

      Sorry guys, that was a typo and has now been fixed to 128+4.

      and also mate, those $89 drives are very old stock. Not talking the same quality or speeds at all.

      • Sage on 02/07/2012 - 16:31
        -6

        but that OCZ one at $89 from Centrecom has a maximum write speed of 500mb/s and this one only 320mb/s. (Their read speeds being equal.)

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:32
          +8

          then buy theirs mate :)

        • Kill Joy on 02/07/2012 - 16:34
          -2

          Speed aside, reliability is the biggest factor. Earlier drives had more issues, talk to the amount of people with BSODs and mysteriously dead drives :)

        • lostn on 02/07/2012 - 18:47
          +1

          Those were OCZ Octanes, which use Marvell controllers. They are the same controller as used in Crucial M4. Very reliable. And they are not old. They released late 2011.

          I'm not in the market for an SSD, but if I was I'd buy one of those over one of these.

      • vid_ghost on 02/07/2012 - 16:34

        Samsung drives own those slow $89 drives for speed and qty

        • lostn on 02/07/2012 - 18:48
          -1

          As I said, they are the same as Crucial M4. Among the top in reliability.

          Speed differences are negligible in real world usage. The only time you'll feel the difference is in benchmarks. Reliability is the most important.

          I personally don't see this is that big a bargain.

  • kei on 02/07/2012 - 16:06
    +1

    How long is this deal for? I don't get paid till next Friday :(

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:09
      +3

      Put through an order through for direct deposit and ill ship when payment comes through :)

    • CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 16:11
      +8

      If you have no savings, a luxury item like this is not for you.

      • ozhunter on 02/07/2012 - 16:49
        +8

        Maybe he doesn't want to use his savings.

      • The Quote Train on 02/07/2012 - 18:56
        +3

        whos a cute birdy :3

        • CuteBirdy on 02/07/2012 - 19:07
          +2

          me ! :>
          btw your avatar looks weird… :/

  • Sage on 02/07/2012 - 16:20
    +1

    I thought less than $1 per gigabyte was the new standard for bargains.

  • ubor on 02/07/2012 - 16:23

    Can I use this to replace a SATA 2 HDD in my Desktop PC? It just crashed.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:27

      yep

  • bennib0i on 02/07/2012 - 16:27
    +1

    REP - can these be used to replace the mid-2012 13-inch MBP 2.5" HDD? are there any compatibility issues?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:28
      +1

      Not sure on the new macbooks, i know the old ones are fine.

  • omniX32 on 02/07/2012 - 16:28

    Why is there a PayPal link for $132 when if you go through the shop and choose paypal express checkout it's $125?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 16:30
      +1

      Title just got updated as you typed this.

      You can now purchase through the online shop for paypal, but you will still be charged the extra $4. Its called a paypal capture. After you have gone through the checkout i can go into paypal and change the total to 132 to cover the fees.

  • misterbung on 02/07/2012 - 17:14

    Here's a review for those interested, they mention there's some issues with write times but this is negligible compared to standard HDs:

    http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4520/samsung_830_series_128…

  • spare13 on 02/07/2012 - 17:19

    Fantastic deal. May be interested in one in a few months time (we'll see). Though even better would be a 256GB for close to $1 per GB.

  • weezlebub on 02/07/2012 - 17:37

    picture is a 256gb drive … now that would be sexy!!

  • TimApple on 02/07/2012 - 18:34
    +1

    $1/GB, we're getting there boys and girls!

    • lostn on 02/07/2012 - 18:56
      +5

      We're past there. Do a search on OZB for Crucial M4. You'll find the $1 per GB barrier has been broken by quite a margin before and quite regularly at that.

      Also Sandisk Extremes.

      I'm just surprised that so many people weren't aware of those frequent deals and saw this as the biggest bargain per GB ever seen.

      • troyww on 02/07/2012 - 19:21
        +2

        Not the biggest bargain/GB but the best ever deal on this particular SSD .

      • aec on 02/07/2012 - 20:06
        +3

        at last, someone said something rational. same here, i also wonder why people went crazy about this deal.

      • 51ngh on 02/07/2012 - 21:52
        +1

        I'm just surprised that so many people weren't aware of those frequent deals and saw this as the biggest bargain per GB ever seen.

        1) Surely the quality and brand of the product on offer has a bearing, or maybe not for you ?

        2) Most of those deals for quality brands have been from Amazon, not with local warranty.

        • lostn on 02/07/2012 - 22:49
          +1

          1. The brands that have been cheaper are quality brands. Cheaper =/= worse. The Samsung is not the #1 most recommended SSD brand by savvy people or even in the top 3.

          2. That is true, however if you don't live in NSW where Phaser Computer is, I don't see it being a whole lot better. Buying online always makes warranty a bit more complicated, no matter where you got it from. At least Amazon is a giant, trusted and world recognized brand. Their warranty procedures are also really good. I had a friend RMA a Crucial M4. They paid his return shipping and gave him a brand new unit, even though it was 6 months old. I doubt Phaser will do that for you.

          There are plenty of local PC shops that do a bad job with RMA. They either take forever, or they say there's no problem with it. Local warranty isn't always what it's cracked up to be. The reputation of the merchant is more important when it comes to warranty, and the bigger guys having more at stake are usually less dodgy.

  • nothommus on 02/07/2012 - 20:43

    How many of these do you have in stock? Might pick one up tomorrow.

    • nothommus on 02/07/2012 - 20:44
      +1

      Also, since im somewhat of a n00b at installing computer hardware, would this fit in a laptop? Samsung RV720..

      • nothommus on 02/07/2012 - 20:55

        Damn, im an idiot and didnt see the update. Shame. :(

        Is the new price the 128 plus delivery?

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 21:00
          +1

          correct. in stock wed arvo in shop.

        • nothommus on 02/07/2012 - 21:15

          Awesome! Ill see you Wednesday afternoon then!

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 21:03

      also stock levels are still high. Don't think we will run out till the end of the week.

  • lovelace112 on 02/07/2012 - 20:43

    hi, buddy. Why the delievery becomes 5 dollars? many thanks.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 21:01
      +1

      are you in WA or some remote place? delivery is $3 for most, but slightly more for other places. (WA, NT, SA etc)

      • lovelace112 on 02/07/2012 - 21:27

        no. vic. just ask.

        • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 02/07/2012 - 21:28
          +1

          vic i think is like $1 more

        • lovelace112 on 02/07/2012 - 21:34
          +1

          it shows 5 bucks. anyway, just curious.

  • xxqqxx89 on 02/07/2012 - 23:01

    charged me 7$ to 7008 TAS,still good though.
    Just wondering how long it will take?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 03/07/2012 - 07:12

      shipped wed/thursday

  • hugo. on 03/07/2012 - 10:00

    is the model number MZ-7PC128B/WW?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 03/07/2012 - 10:02

      yes

  • porleng on 03/07/2012 - 10:30

    hey, can you do a deal on the intel 520 120gb ssd?

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 03/07/2012 - 10:31

      nope

  • giggles on 03/07/2012 - 11:33

    I don't want to like you on facebook and the requirement is stupid.

    • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 03/07/2012 - 11:34

      you don't have too, it is not listed as a requirement.

      • giggles on 03/07/2012 - 12:46

        it is in YOUR listing. durrrr

  • Store Reprhys100 @ Phaser Computers on 03/07/2012 - 11:35

    Hey guys, price is now back to normal. Still competitive if you still wish to buy. Congratz on those who got the bargain

  • snappy1234 on 03/07/2012 - 11:54

    why change price in title…makes it hard to search for past deals (just mark expired)
    …also no longer $1gb

    that is all.

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