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IronTek
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2012 @ 9:25a
This is a good deal, but unless one has an attachment to Norton Ghost, or you really need the USB adapter (cheaper ones can be had), it's probably better to wait for another ~$70 deal and just use Clonezilla.
I don't believe the original $69 deal had the Laptop kit with it. I'm guessing I need that with my laptop.
timmyc
New Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2012 @ 1:22p
It depends on the laptop - if you have an ultrabook, or something like the Lenovo X220, then this should fit fine without the "laptop kit." Basically, this drive is 7mm tall - the laptop kit is a spacer to make it 9.5mm. You can find USB connectors for cloning your drive pretty cheap, and there are plenty of free programs out there that you can use to clone your drive.
IronTek
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2012 @ 1:29p
kingaroonie said: I don't believe the original $69 deal had the Laptop kit with it. I'm guessing I need that with my laptop.
I thought the laptop kit just meant the USB adapter (which, again, you can get for about $3 off eBay). I imagine a spacer (if you need it) can also be had for very little money.
timmyc said: It depends on the laptop - if you have an ultrabook, or something like the Lenovo X220, then this should fit fine without the "laptop kit." Basically, this drive is 7mm tall - the laptop kit is a spacer to make it 9.5mm. You can find USB connectors for cloning your drive pretty cheap, and there are plenty of free programs out there that you can use to clone your drive.
Just took the cover off of my Dell 1737. It has a 7mm drive bay, so I won't need the Kit. I can just steal a few screws from,I don't know, the laptop cover maybe. The Dell 1737 has been good to me. It doesn't seem like the screen is as sharp. I don't think screens 'wear out' though, so must be my imagination.
franlofter
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2012 @ 2:38p
I have a feeling you wont be seeing anymore $69.99 deals on this drive. Glad i got 3 of them allready at $70 each
franlofter
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2012 @ 2:47p
I have a feeling you wont be seeing anymore $69.99 deals on this drive. Glad i got 3 of them allready at $70 each
cnIsfg
Senior Member - 6K
posted: Nov. 5, 2012 @ 3:00p
FYI Samsung will send you a free 9.5m > 7.5mm adapter plate if you need one. Just be sure to register your 830 series drive before calling tech support. Also the Norton Ghost is a free download on their support site. If you need a key once again Samsung tech support will provide one at no cost to registered owners. However, keep in mind, unlike the ISO they had on their site a few months ago this version of Ghost 15 Samsung is now providing on their site will only work through their Samsung SSD Magician software.
cnIsfg said: FYI Samsung will send you a free 9.5m > 7.5mm adapter plate if you need one. Just be sure to register your 830 series drive before calling tech support. Also the Norton Ghost is a free download on their support site. If you need a key once again Samsung tech support will provide one at no cost to registered owners. However, keep in mind, unlike the ISO they had on their site a few months ago this version of Ghost 15 Samsung is now providing on their site will only work through their Samsung SSD Magician software.
Thanks for the help. And although franlofter is probably right,
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