Laptops Dell M6400 SSD?

[Naga]

I'm configuring a Dell M6400 Precision Covet for a client with a Core2Quad, 16GB RAM, Dual 500GB HDDs Non RAID etc.

My client is really interested in getting a SSD as a primary drive. I was wondering if anyone knows which SSD Dell uses for the M6400s so I can make an informed recommendation based on performance/ longevity? Price is not a factor.

 

[gforce]

What does the configuration sheet say? If it's a "Dell Ultra" drive, they're re-branded Samsung SATA-II SSDs that were launched sometime back in February.

Specs: Read- 100MBps, write- 80MBps

The "Dell mobility" models are whatever MLC drive happens to be cheapest during the week and is in stock.

 

[Naga]

It's just mentioned as a Solid State Disk SATA hard drive, no mention of Ultra or mobility.

 

[gforce]

Got a link to the configurator on Dell India? I couldn't locate one on the product page.

On the US configurator, the 64GB option is the ultra drive while 256 gigs gets you the mobility drive.

 

[Naga]

No configuration possible on the Dell India site. I configured mine with a Dell rep who's on leave right now. I think hardware will be similar for both US/ India sites. Any idea on which Samsung drive it is for the Ultra?

Edit@gforce: Gotta spread some reps! What did I rep u for???

 

[gforce]

Most likely THIS one.

 

[gforce]

Performance hit when using the ordinary MLC compared to the faster SLC:

Dell Mobility drive:

Dell Ultra drive: