Alternative SSD's for the MBA? Building in yourself?

[Philflow]

OK I know most reviews say the SSD is not worth the extra money.
But, when I worked on my friends SSD I must say it just feels faster in normal use. I also know this from my previous laptop where I had SSD.

So I'd like to know:
are there SSD's out there that we can buy and install ourselves?
Which ones and how much do they cost?

I believe it needs to be 1,8 inch with Ziff connection... right?

[glitch44]

the problem i've found is they're still too expensive. $1000+ for a 64GB, $400-500 for 32GB.

storage size needs to go up and price needs to come down, which should happen as SSDs become more common.

[Phatpat]

Newegg has a few, but they're still plenty expensive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2013240636+1421330853&Configurator=&Subcategory=636&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=

[alphaod]

The Apple SSD is very cheap; you buy the drive retail, you won't be able to get the same prices. I believe Intel said they will be making a 160GB model available for $600 or so, which is very good value. As of now 1.8" SSD will still be very expensive; the Intel one will be 2.5"

[Philflow]

The Apple SSD is very cheap; you buy the drive retail, you won't be able to get the same prices.

Can i buy the 64GB SSD retail? where?

[Mr. Zarniwoop]

Can i buy the 64GB SSD retail? where?
StreetPrices.com: 64GB solid state disks (http://www.streetprices.com/Computers/PC_Hardware/Solid_State_Disks/64GB/)... although you'll have to wade through the list of mostly 2.5" and 3.5" drives and pick out only the 1.8" ones.

[mac jones]

http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=dvnation&product_name=Samsung+64GB+ZIF+SSD&exact_match=exact

I believe this one is the one they use in the Air . It 'should' fit.

This link is referred to by Tomshardware.com and others. So it should be safe to buy here.

32GB drives can be got for about half this at approximately $500 to $600

The 32GB version is at Newegg.com, or at this link .

Solid State Disk Drives


Mfgr's part number MCCOE64GEMPP-01A
Capacity 64GB
Form Factor 1.8"
Dimensions Standard 1.8", height approx 5mm
Interface ZIF "Zero Insertion Force" (ribbon style IDE / PATA)
Weight lighter than Sandisk 32GB
Unique feature(s) Highest Capacity and fastest ZIF
Tested Performance 55MB/s read, .2ms (less than 1ms) access time
Enclosure Metal
Our benchmarks all benchmarks here (use drop-down box to select)
Operating Temp range "extended" (-25 to 85C)
Similar Products 32GB Sandisk also stocked
Quantity Discount available Yes
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$1140

[Philflow]

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

I forgot to say I am in Europe, but it's good to know what I am looking for.

[glitch44]

SuperTalent's MasterDrive KX: almost affordable 1.8-inch SSD drives (http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/06/supertalents-ma.html)

* 30 GB for $299
* 60 GB for $449
* 120 GB for $679

via JkOnTheRun (http://www.jkontherun.com/)

[ktbubster]

would those work in the air?

[nintendude]

no, they are using the SATA interface, the Air uses PATA, wish it would work though.......