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The Intel X25-M Mainstream is an MLC-based, 2.5” solid-state disk drive geared toward regular laptop/desktop PCs. It utilizes 34nm NAND flash memory lithography to deliver a 250MB/sec sustained read rate and 70MB/sec write speed. And unlike a conventional hard-disc drive, the X25-M can handle a greater workload with less space, zero cooling, and bare-minimum power consumption. It is in fact very similar to the 50nm SSDs on the market, save that it’s more compact, delivers improved latency, and much superior Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS). According to reports, the X-25M Mainstream is equipped to deliver up to 66000 4KB write IOPS and 35000 read IOPS. This not only blows away traditional HDDs, but sets the bar higher for SSDs as well.
MSRP $299.99
Release date September, 2008
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Features
- MLC-Based SSD
- NAND Technology
- Zero Cooling
- Energy Efficient
Specifications
- Model Name: Intel X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive
- Capacity: 80/160GB
- NAND Flash: 10 Parallel Channel Architecture w/34nm MLC ONFI 1.0
- Bandwidth (Write): Sequential up to 250MB/s
- Bandwidth (Read): Sequential up to 70MB/s
- Ready Latency: 85 microseconds
- Interface: SATA I/II
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Intel X25-M Mainstream | G2 revision (second generation) - 80GB
• Intel X25M 80GB Mainstream Solid State Drive Retail Boxed SSDSA2MH080G2R5
• X25-M Gen2 80GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
UPC: 675901005937
EAN: 735858208802
MPN: SSDSA2MH080G2R5
Intel X25-M Mainstream | G2 revision (second generation) - 160GB
• Intel X25M 160GB Mainstream Solid State Drive Retail Boxed SSDSA2MH160G2R5
• X25-M Mainstream 160GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
UPC: 735858208819
EAN: 735858208819
MPN: SSDSA2MH160G2R5
Competitors
MSRP $700.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- CF card form factor
- 34MB/s and 19MB/s read/write/up to 16GB capacity
- 4 million hour lifespan
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Western Digital SiliconDrive II PATA CF
MSRP $700.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- PATA ATA-5 interface
- 4GB and 8GB capacity
- Extended temperature version available
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Western Digital SiliconDrive II 2.5" PATA
MSRP $700.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- 4 million hour life expectancy
- PATA ATA-5 interface
- 34MB/s and 19MB/s Read/Write speed
- Extended temperature version available for extreme climates
Cons
- Small capacities offered/Expensive
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Western Digital SiliconDrive II Series
MSRP $640.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 250MB/s and 200MB/s Read/Write
- 15000G's Ultra-shock resistance
- 0°C to 70°C operational temp
- SATA II
Cons
- No USB like the Pelican and Eagle series
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Cavalry CASD-P2 Pelican Elite Series
MSRP $330.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- SATA II and USB 2.0 for internal and external use
Intel X25-M Mainstream
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Cavalry CASD Pelican Series
MSRP $200.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- SATA II and USB 2.0 for internal/external operation
- Read/Write: 170MB/s and 130MB/s
- Ultra-shock resistant to 15000G's
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Cavalry CASD Eagle Series
MSRP $750.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- 220MB/s read, 180MB/s write
- Samsung MLC flash memory and controller
- Self-Healing feature built into memory/Keeps drive clear of unnecessary data and at top speed for the lifespan
- 128MB onboard DRAM with NCQ support for smooth data transfer
- RAID 0
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Corsair Performance Series
MSRP $700.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Uses the Indilinx Barefoot controller
- 240MB/s read and 170MB/s write
- 64MB onboard RAM cache
- RAID 0
- 100+ years life expectancy
Cons
- No Self-Healing feature found on other models
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Corsair Extreme Series
MSRP $2,400.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- Twice the lifespan of typical SSD drives/3 million mean time hours between failure(MTBF)
- Extended temperature versions available bringing the operational temperature range to -40° C to 85° C
- Proprietary WD technology includes: PowerArmor, SiSMART and SolidStor
- 100MB/s read, 80MB/s write with SATA models
- Built for extreme conditions/good in military applications and business servers
Intel X25-M Mainstream
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Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
MSRP $1,600.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- PATA ATA-7 Interface
- 85MB/s read, 60MB/s write, 133MB/s burst speed
- 3 million hour lifespan
- 1000G shock resistance
- Extended temperature version available for use in extreme climates
Cons
- Currently quite expensive
Intel X25-M Mainstream
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Western Digital SiliconDrive III 2.5 PATA
MSRP $2,400.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- 3 million hours mean time between failure (MTBF)
- PowerArmor and SiSMART drive monitoring systems help protect from power surges and warn of pending failure
- 100MB/s read, 80MB/s write
- Extended temperature version for extreme conditions
- Recommended for military and business servers
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
Western Digital SiliconDrive III 2.5
MSRP $1,400.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- 1.8" Micro SATA compact design. Perfect for laptops, or even smaller devices
- 1000G shock resistance
- WD PowerArmor and SiSMART technology extends the lifespan by monitoring voltage and possible drive failure
Cons
- Price / GB ridiculous when compared to standard hard drives
- low capacities compared to mechanical drives
- poor for the everyday consumer - extra reliability, extended temperatures, etc... is not worth the cost for everyday applications
Intel X25-M Mainstream
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Western Digital SiliconDrive III 1.8
MSRP $340.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- Uses the new Indilinx Barefoot controller for maximum efficiency and speed
- RAID support/can run multiple drives as one
- Read/Write: 125MB/s and
100MB/s
- 1.5 million hours mean time between failure(MTBF)
- Shock resistant to 1500G
Cons
- Slower read speed than original Solid Series/Although faster write speed
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
OCZ Solid 2 Series
MSRP $575.00
Released April, 2004
Pros
- 155MB/s and 90MB/s read and write
- RAID support
- Mini USB port for updating firmware
- 30GB drive is a fraction of the cost of the 250GB version
- 1500G's shock resistance
Intel X25-M Mainstream
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OCZ Solid Series
MSRP $800.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Fastest Read/Write speed in its class thanks to an upgrade of the
onboard RAM/host
speed to 180MHz
- 270MB/s and 210MB/s Read/Write on the 120GB and 250GB version
- 1.5 million hours mean time before failure(MTBF)
- RAID support
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
OCZ Vertex Turbo Series
MSRP $350.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- Read/Write Speeds: 230MB/s and 135MB/s
- Shock resistant to 1500G
- RAID support
- 64MB onboard cache
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
OCZ Agility Series
MSRP $700.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 128MB onboard cache
- RAID support
- 220MB/s and 200MB/s read and write speeds. 200MB/s constant write speed.
- Shock resistant to 1500G. Noiseless operation with no moving parts
- Low power consumption
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
OCZ Summit Series
MSRP $700.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 230MB/sec read - 135mb/sec write
- 250MB/sec read - 160mb/sec write with 250GB version
- Seek time
less than 0.1ms
Cons
- has recently lost price/performance ground to the new 34nm mainstream Intel offerings
- high price per GB and much lower capacities than mechanical drives
- high prices (in general, as well as in comparison to other Indilinx based drives)
Intel X25-M Mainstream
vs.
OCZ Vertex Series
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Pros
- 34nm flash
- less expensive than the first generation - leading the price/performance pack
- 3-year warranty
- fastest consumer SSD - best random small file reads/writes
- affordable for enthusiasts
- fair capacities
- many times the speed of mechanical drives - saves time, money, battery life, sanity
- low power consumption compared to mechanical drives - improves battery life / power draw
- not susceptible to physical damage from shock
- runs cool
- compatible size and interface - fits into any SATA compatible laptop, desktop
Cons
- second generation offering is actually slower in key benchmarks compared to the first - slower to boot up OS, applications
- past few firmware updates have been rocky, have been pulled after release for bricking drives
- not quite affordable for the majority of consumers
- firmware isn't updated as often as competing drives
- capacities cannot compete with mechanical drive alternatives
- data cannot be recovered if a component is damaged - unlike on mechanical drives (if you have the money)
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