Crucial 128GB SSD (CT128M225)

INTRODUCTION

With SSD's at the top of the list for computer enthusiasts we've been looking at a lot of them lately. The Crucial CT128M225 128GB SSD is based on MLC (Multi-level Cell) Nand Flash technology with a whopping 64MB of cache to bolster the already lightning fast Indilinx Barefoot controller. If previous experience has taught us anything drives with the Indilinx Barefoot controller and 64 MB of cache to smooth data transfer rates its that they are among the fastest drives out there. Not that we would expect anything less from Crucial. When Crucial fields a product you can depend on it doing just what they say it will. Ease of operation and dependability are synonymous with the Crucial name.

We've run the Crucial CT128M225 128GB SSD through our usual grueling battery of tests and enjoyed it's speed for a few weeks in day to day operation. Lets see if the Crucial SSD lives up to our expectations.

Surrounded with a no nonsense solid metal body, no moving parts, and the Crucial name on it the CT128M225 promises to be lightning fast and durable. About the only thing missing from this jewel is a snazzy graphic and fear evoking name. This won't affect performance any but a drive like this deserves a name like the Drivenator, or SSD-Rex, hey we never said we were any good at naming drives but the "Crucial SSD-Rex 128GB" would give it a little more brand identity than Crucial CT128M225. Gotta admit a laser etched T-Rex on the drives metal chassis would rock.