Final thoughts and rating
We're running out of superlatives for SandForce-powered SATA 6Gbps SSDs. Like so many before it, SanDisk's Extreme series drive is awesomely quick - put it in any modern-day PC, and if you're coming from a hard disk, you won't know what's hit you.
The Extreme SSD is fast, there's no doubt about it, but it's also one of many drives equipped with the same SandForce SF-2281 controller and users with different needs may be better served by alternative solutions. Kingston's SSDNow V+200 is available with a better bundle, Intel's 520 Series comes with a longer five-year warranty, and some of the elder statesmen now offer similar performance at a lower price.
But SanDisk's Extreme SSD is a unique proposition that delivers the performance of a SandForce controller and high-speed Toggle Mode NAND at an affordable price. And for this reason alone, it's certain to become a popular choice among 'Extreme' users.
Bottom line: Switch to an SSD as speedy as this and your days of making a cuppa while waiting for the PC to boot will be long gone.
The Good
Capable of sequential speeds in excess of 500MB/s
Toggle Mode NAND delivers strong performance across data types
Competitive pricing
The Bad
Doesn't include a 3.5in adaptor or disk migration software
HEXUS Rating
SanDisk Extreme SSD (120GB)
HEXUS Awards
SanDisk Extreme SSD (120GB)
HEXUS Where2Buy
The 120GB SanDisk Extreme solid-state drive is available to purchase from amazon.
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