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whm1974 wrote:Now if you want a problem free SSD get the Crucial M500.
The M500s would freeze my systems (Windows and Linux) for 1/4 to 1/2 sec every once in a while. No such issues with M550s. I have several M4's, M500s and M550s, all since they first came out, and other than occasionally updating their firmware, all -- knock wood -- have been trouble free with heavy use.
Even if the 850 EVO seems to be working for people, buying more of their product now would essentially be rewarding their recent bad behavior. I'm boycotting Samsung for an indefinite period of time.
just brew it! wrote:Even if the 850 EVO seems to be working for people, buying more of their product now would essentially be rewarding their recent bad behavior. I'm boycotting Samsung for an indefinite period of time.
USAFTW wrote:Only a few months ago I lifted the boycott on IBM HDDs, due to the mishandling of the Deathstar series (by buying a Toshiba HDD, that uses tech bought from WD after they bought some of HGST who bought IBM's HDD unit).Not really defending Samsung or any company for that matter, but if you were to punish companies for bad behavior, there are way more where that came from for you to boycott.
meerkt wrote:USAFTW wrote:Not really defending Samsung or any company for that matter, but if you were to punish companies for bad behavior, there are way more where that came from for you to boycott.
Only a few months ago I lifted the boycott on IBM HDDs, due to the mishandling of the Deathstar series (by buying a Toshiba HDD, that uses tech bought from WD after they bought some of HGST who bought IBM's HDD unit).
localhostrulez wrote:Interesting that you say that about LiteOn - I've owned a few of their drives, and never had a problem (although I don't use DVDs much). I do recall seeing quite a few HP 8200's (that particular model) with failing DVD drives (usually the rubber band that pulls the tray out falls out of place). Not sure who the actual OEM of that part is.
hkuspc40 wrote:Does this subject really matter? I'm using an 850 pro and it has a 10 year warranty. If you're worried about data loss you should be backing it up anyways or storing it on another drive. Also, I think Samsung is one of the only companies which builds all the components in house. Which I'm a huge fan of.
hkuspc40 wrote:Does this subject really matter? I'm using an 850 pro and it has a 10 year warranty. If you're worried about data loss you should be backing it up anyways or storing it on another drive. Also, I think Samsung is one of the only companies which builds all the components in house. Which I'm a huge fan of.
hkuspc40 wrote:Does this subject really matter? I'm using an 850 pro and it has a 10 year warranty. If you're worried about data loss you should be backing it up anyways or storing it on another drive. Also, I think Samsung is one of the only companies which builds all the components in house. Which I'm a huge fan of.
Kougar wrote:...and who ever buys your Refurbished 850 Pro gets your data.then sure you get a free RMA because of your 10 year warranty. But you lose your data, you have to pay shipping costs to send the SSD in, and then wait for the replacement.
just brew it! wrote:Even if the 850 EVO seems to be working for people, buying more of their product now would essentially be rewarding their recent bad behavior. I'm boycotting Samsung for an indefinite period of time.