ASAP! Samsung 470 SSD question.

[Fugue]

I was just offered to purchase an OEM version of the Samsung 470 256GB SSD for $295. This means that it will come with no warranty, but from everywhere from the web, this drive is extremely reliable. At $1.15 per GB, this is an amazing deal.

Should I go for it, knowing that I will not have a warranty, but I will have a reliable drive?

Also, is there a firmware update for Macs? If so, how is it done for the OEM version (read: not the aluminum drive, it's plastic but with the same components inside).

Need answers ASAP. Thanks

 

[lifeinhd]

I've bought OEM mechanical drives in the past, never thought twice about it, never had a problem. I'd jump on it.

Can't answer your second question, sorry. Don't think there would be though.

 

[jimbo1mcm]

Be Careful

Doesn't sound right. With SSD's you need a warranty nowadays, although Samsung is pretty good. I have a 470 and it has been fine. From Samsung site, no firmware update for OSX

 

[Hellhammer]

SSDs are quite unreliable atm (yes, even Samsung 470 although it appears to be one of the best) so I think it is a bit risky to buy one with no warranty at all. The price is great but that is about it.

Your call but I wouldn't, $300 is still $300.

 

[Minhthien]

I was just offered to purchase an OEM version of the Samsung 470 256GB SSD for $295. This means that it will come with no warranty, but from everywhere from the web, this drive is extremely reliable. At $1.15 per GB, this is an amazing deal.

Should I go for it, knowing that I will not have a warranty, but I will have a reliable drive?

Also, is there a firmware update for Macs? If so, how is it done for the OEM version (read: not the aluminum drive, it's plastic but with the same components inside).

Need answers ASAP. Thanks

From where? Who is the seller?

 

[gorskiegangsta]

I was just offered to purchase an OEM version of the Samsung 470 256GB SSD for $295. This means that it will come with no warranty, but from everywhere from the web, this drive is extremely reliable. At $1.15 per GB, this is an amazing deal.

Should I go for it, knowing that I will not have a warranty, but I will have a reliable drive?

Also, is there a firmware update for Macs? If so, how is it done for the OEM version (read: not the aluminum drive, it's plastic but with the same components inside).

Need answers ASAP. Thanks

It's your call, but think about this: If the SSD craps out on you in a month or two, you've lost $300. While the deal is good, I don't think SSDs are there yet, in terms of reliability.

 

[bozz2006]

Yeaaaaaaaah, I wouldn't buy an SSD without a warranty.

 

[Photios]

Yeaaaaaaaah, I wouldn't buy an SSD without a warranty.

I totally agree. I have had 3 SSD's go bad on me. Two GSkill and one Crucial. I'm currently using the Samsung 470 256gb drive, and no problems so far after about three months. However, after my experience, I would not purchase one without a warranty.