Storage Solutions Samsung 840 SSD on the way

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Samsung is introducing SSD 840 series based on TLC NAND which is a first.

Review posted here Samsung 840 Series 250GB SSD Review - The Worlds First TLC SSD Takes Center Stage - The SSD Review

Performance looks promising and its available on preorder from Newegg . Through ICCworld costs around Rs.14,000 for a 256GB. Warranty is an issue.

Introduction to various NAND tech posted on micron website TLC MLC and SLC Devices - Micron Technology, Inc.

Notice that TLC is not recommended for SSD since the endurance limit is low. Samsung claims otherwise.

Since WIN 8 is around the corner I was contemplating to install the new OS on the Samsung 840. As the price is attractive compared to locally available SSD should I go for it or not ???

According to this article TLC SSD may pack higher densities but produce worst results
SSDs have a 'bleak' future, researchers say - Computerworld
 
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