Considering an SSD, but am wondering when would be the right time to buy. I generally prefer to buy shortly after new technology comes out and replaces old tech.
However, from what I've read, the two well regarded "safe" mid-range SSD purchases are the Intel X25-M and the OCZ Vertex. Of the two, the Intel is supposed to be perform slightly better. My concern is that in the SSD market, which is supposed to be moving very fast, the "best" well regarded semi-mainstream SSD drive is a positively ancient 9 months old now.
Prices have decreased now but I'm a bit concerned that the leader in the mid-range SSD is unchanged for so long. Is there something "significant" that is going to be released in the SSD market soon? When do you guys think is a decent time for a somewhat price concious purchaser to grab an SSD?
However, from what I've read, the two well regarded "safe" mid-range SSD purchases are the Intel X25-M and the OCZ Vertex. Of the two, the Intel is supposed to be perform slightly better. My concern is that in the SSD market, which is supposed to be moving very fast, the "best" well regarded semi-mainstream SSD drive is a positively ancient 9 months old now.
Prices have decreased now but I'm a bit concerned that the leader in the mid-range SSD is unchanged for so long. Is there something "significant" that is going to be released in the SSD market soon? When do you guys think is a decent time for a somewhat price concious purchaser to grab an SSD?