Final thoughts and rating
Knowing that the SandForce SF-2281 processor is an excellent performer, the speed on offer from the 240GB SanDisk Extreme SSD shouldn't come as a surprise - the drive was always going to be lightning quick and it doesn't disappoint.
What makes this model particularly attractive, however, is the aggressive £155 price tag. We're big advocates of solid-state storage devices, but while the performance advantage has always been evident, only now are these high-end drives beginning to offer what some consumers would class as anywhere near good value for money.
If you're looking to give your PC a new lease of life or you're itching to experience the boost in responsiveness that only an SSD can provide, the 240GB SanDisk Extreme should be high on your shopping list. It is, in our estimation, one of the very best single-component upgrades an enthusiast user can make.
Bottom line: All-time-low pricing has made SanDisk's Extreme SSD even more alluring. We now see every reason to at least consider a solid-state upgrade, but we suppose one lingering question remains; prices have tumbled, but how low can they go?
The Good
Excellent all-round performance
Relatively-high capacity
Enticing price tag
The Bad
Basic bundle; no disk migration software or 3.5in adaptor
HEXUS Rating
SanDisk Extreme SSD (240GB)
HEXUS Awards
SanDisk Extreme SSD (240GB)
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