2TB Sandisk SSD, original price is $240. Not a bad deal. Also been price matched at officeworks
SanDisk E30 Portable SSD 2TB $149 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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Lookymooky on 28/09/2024 - 10:51 jbhifi.com.au (2851 clicks)
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$149 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
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Good price. Amazon have not matched the price.
Just did…
I have mixed reports to whether this has a SN350 or a SN550 inside.
I mean it's still cheaper than both of these ssds retail, but I wouldn't trust WD Green as far as I could throw it.
Not trying to be funny but I think that expression is meant to be used for heavy things which cannot be thrown far
Sandisk portable ssds are spooky, these ones aren’t listed as affected but who knows
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/sandisk-extreme-ssds…
Yep, avoid. Bought 2 of these sandisk portable and both are dead, just won't even power on. Even my cheap no brands lasted longer. Never had a Samsung die. Anyone who buys this should buy an additional backup just in case.
"Until now, there has been little public response from SanDisk"
The worst is when they try to hide/ignore it like Intel. At least admit it and fix the issues, but no can't waste millions of $$ in refunds and lawsuits.I've had a similar experience. 2 x E61 2Tb failures. The Samsung T5 I purchased before the SanDisk E61s is still working and it's had many, many times the data written to it. I don't even use SanDisk SD cards anymore due a failure a couple of years ago. This really should have been a warning not to trust SanDisk.
More like… ScamDisk!
You shouldn't use sd cards for anything in general (besides smaller cameras where you're forced to). They're all just bottom of the barrel nand chips.
@JerraJones: Aside from cameras and older RaspberryPis, I really can't think of any other use case. Both of which I still use so I need to continue using SD cards. These days I use Sony Tough or Lexar Pro. Both bloody good!
Thanks I was gonna get one
Same , thanks
Better go for T7
The higher spec'd 2TB Extreme version has been historically cheaper ($142). I dont think this is that hot of a deal
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/859095
As discussed in that thread, purchase with caution.
Is it just the extreme version that has all the issues or the non-extreme version (this) as well?
Both have issues, though different issues. This one, one of the issues seems to be multiple batches. You can sort of tell from JB's page on this.
- Key features underneath add to cart button states: Solid state performance with up to 520MB/s read speeds in a portable drive.
- Key features in description has: Solid state performance with up to 800MB/s read speeds in a portable drive
There is one batch with SATA SSD inside and another one with NVMe. It is a bit odd that the NVMe batch is quoting 800MB/s, rather than 1000MB/s. Personally, with the exception of T7 Shield, I am not a fan of branded USB 3.2 gen 2 external SSDs. The main reason is those makers know USB 3.2 gen 2 only support PCIe gen 3 x2 so they know they can get away with low end PCIe gen 3 x2 SSDs.
So this one is more about speed rather than reliability?
I wonder the write speeds? Guessing it will be a lot slower than a Sammy T7?
It's half the speed, I have both. And I lost all my data on the SanDisk once.
SanDisk and WD portable SSDs have serious reliability issues, both firmware and hardware. Get a Samsung T7 if you want something reliable.
Question about SSD's in general…My understanding is that you cannot just put data on an SSD and stick it in a drawer for a number of years…and expect the data to be there. You have to periodically apply power to the SSD to electrically refresh the bit states that make up the data.
Can someone verify if you have any data or expereince.
DBR
Have a look at this table:
Is SSD Good for Long Term Storage?
Assuming you use it in the optimal condition (55 degrees when active) and then store it at a low temperature (i.e. 25 degrees), it should last a while (according to that table, 404 weeks). However, in general, it is best to turn on / power on an SSD at least once a year (the more frequent the better). Modern SSDs perform background house keeping tasks while powered on and idle. Out of all my SSDs which failed, 90% of them weren't turned on for months.
I also found models with high failure rate reported do have a high tendency to fail (don't take those user reports lightly). I thought my Kingston A2000 was one of the better ones, but it did fail (luckily still within warranty). Brand doesn't mean much, it is the actual model, the controller and the NAND flash type reliability which are important. Use multiple media types to backup important data. Each brand has made problematic models. My Samsung 840 SSD died after 11 months.
So the hotter it runs the longer the data lasts ? Going from 40° to 55° increases the data life from 105 weeks to 404 weeks. That seems surprising.
For the NAND flash itself, yes (as heat can help release trapped electrons in the memory cells). It's better to have NAND flash warmer when in use. However, for the SSD controller, it is best to have it run cooler. Generally, when the SSD thermal throttling, it is the controller temperature being too high.
Do bear in mind as the SSD have more write cycles, its data retention gets worse. I have a 10+ years old SSD which currently has an SSD health rating of 63% despite there is no cell that's completely unusable. I normally only use that SSD for trying out a new OS.
I have the 1TB since it came out for travel backup and no issues yet thankfully.
Only issue I've come across is that it heats up very quick and very hot compared to my T7
So buy or no buy?
Not if you value your data
I had the infamous data wipe bug with one of these, despite the WD site saying mine was manufactured after they 'fixed it'. 0/10 if you value your data.
SanDisk got their money for their rubbish. No more from me !
Nicest case in the market but the inside, not good enough
I bought a few of these at 1TB. 2/4 failed after 2 uses. Would never buy sandisk again
What is warranty on these? Is it 3 year?
Price in title please