First: I would like to kindly check out this link (http://www.dx.com/s/Samsung%2b%2b%2b700GB%2b%2bEVO%2b%2b%2bSATA%2b%2bSSD?PriceIntvl=82-174)
to see if those Samsung 840 EVO 2.5-inch are the same at Amazon.com you provided. I don't know if they are good or not.
While I can't vouch for the quality of the units sold from that store, the prices look about right.
Second: I really need 'Samsung 840 EVO 700GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD.' All what I found of
Samsung 840 EVO 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD were with these sizes below:
120 GB $88.49
250 GB $132.00
500 GB $231.99
1 TB $439.95
SSDs usually are sized at the capacities listed above since they are close to powers of two, which works well for memory. The extra is usually used for over-provisioning. So it would be unusual to find a 750 GB SSD (now there is a
750 GB 840 EVO, but it is more expensive than the
1 TB unit).
Third: I don't want to migrate my existing OS to SSD. Instead of that, I would like to restore previous image backups(Windows 7 images, and other imaging software backups). Thus, the SSD (Destination) should be equated with image
file (partitions/HDD to be restored) (source). In other words, I have created many system image backups for the entier existing HDD, which has a space of 700GB, and partitioned into three partitons: OS parition (200GB), DATA parition (400GB), and Recovery
partition(100GB). Thus, when I need to restore any images of the entier layout of my HDD to SSD, then I would be facing a problem since 500GB is much lesser than 700GB. Thus, can I find a 700GB SSD.
If you don't need the space, perhaps you could shrink the partitions, or perhaps the backup program could restore to smaller partitions. 50-100 GB is enough for C: for most people. At least I would expect that you could restore to a large HDD, and
then clone it to the SSD using software that can resize partitions during the clone operation, like
FarStone DriveClone.
Finally: What about Sandisk SSD, I found SanDisk SSD are much cheaper than Samsun SSD.
SanDisk Ultra II 960GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 7mm Height Solid State Drive (SSD) With Read Up To 550MB/s- SDSSDHII-960G-G25 with price of
$369.99 .
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-2-5-Inch-Height-SDSSDHII-960G-G25/dp/B00M8ABHVQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423173606&sr=8-3&keywords=1tb+ssd
However, Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E1T0B/AM) with
$439.95
That looks like a decent SSD, and the savings are significant. At the smaller SSD capacities I was looking at, it was about the same as the Samsung EVO. If you can get it inexpensively in your area, go ahead. Both SSDs use the cheaper TLC based flash
and have a 3 year warranty, so it's a draw there.
Thank you so much indeed,
Could you please kindly take some of your precious time out to address these points below for me:
Firstly: For All Windows 7 Image Backups, I think it is impossible to resize the partitons(source) to be restored to fit partitions to be written (the destinations). When using Windows 7 Repair disc to boot to Windows Advance options, and
then restore Windows 7 Image Backups of HDD(700GB)(Three partitions) to SSD(500GB) would be working since the Windows restoration wizard wouldn't let me to resize the partitons via resorations.
Secondly: For other third-parties software images, I used Macrium Reflect to create full image of HDD(700GB)(three partitons) (OS: C, DATA: D, Recovery Partition(G))
If I want to restore image file which has partitions larger than than the destination on SSD, then I am not sure Macrium Refelct can let me resize the restored partitions(source) to fit the partions to be written(destinations). I would give you an image
of partitions in a Macrium image file of HDD(700GB)

Thirdly: Why do you suggest for me this Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE250BW), in particular in your link? What important features do Samsung 840 EVO SSD, or 845 have other than other SSDs? I really don't know
what features 'Samsung 840 or 845 EVO' has.
Fourthly: In this link below, I have these points below:
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-2-5-Inch-Height-SDSSDHII-960G-G25/dp/B00M8ABHVQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423173606&sr=8-3&keywords=1tb+ssd
(A) I don't know if those SSDs are internal or external
(B) I found SanDisk Ultra II 960GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 7mm Height Solid State Drive (SSD) is not Sanddisk Ultra 840 EVO, nor 845, although model name of the same capacity
('MZ-7TE250BW') is the same.
Thus, is it good or not?
(C) SandDisk SSDs are marked with SanDisk, however, Samsung SSDs are not marked.
(D) Why do the prices of SanDisk SSDs are much lower than Samsung SSDs, although they are sold in the same online seller(Amazon.com)
Fifthly: in this link http://www.dx.com/s/Samsung%2b%2b%2b700GB%2b%2bEVO%2b%2b%2bSATA%2b%2bSSD?PriceIntvl=82-174 I have these points bleow::
(A) I don't know if both of those SSDs are internal or one of them is external since there is no mark indicating that this external or internal.
(B) I found Samsung SSD with different names other than Samsung 840 EVO(I.e. There is 'Genuine' added, although the model name of the same capacity is same ('MZ-7TE250BW')
(C) I noticed SSDs at DX.com are marked with DX on their covers, however, at Amazon.com, they are not marked anything.
Genuine Samsung 250GB 2.5-inch 7mm 840 EVO SSD MZ-7TE250BW
$141.60
Samsung MZ-7TE120BW SATA III Internal SSD Single Unit 840 EVO 6Gb/s - Black Grey (120GB) $117.83
Sixthly: Which SSD brands are the best, Samsung, Sandisk, Crucial, Kingston Digital, SABRENT? I found in my own country a Kingston SSD with a capacity of 480GB, and with a price of $350. I was told that this kind of Kingston SSD can be used internal via SATA or external via USB, although I don't think this is acceptable/believable. (I.e. there is cover in the package, that cover can be worn, then the SSD can be used an external SSD via USB)
| Kingston Digital 480GB SSDNow V300 SATA 3 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Adapter (SV300S3N7A/480G) <br><br> <br><br>Capacity: 480GB <br><br><br> <br><br>•Notebook Bundle Kit includes: 2.5" USB Enclosure, Hard Drive Cloning Software (CD)4, Installation Video (DVD), 7mm to 9.5mm adapter <br><br>•Faster - improves speed of loading applications and system boot up <br><br>•Reliable - with no moving parts, solid-state drives are less likely to fail than standard hard drives <br><br>•Economical - design optimized to make migrating to an SSD more affordable <br><br>•Convenient - all-in-one kits with all the components for easy installation <br><br>•Form Factor - 2.5-inch drive available in 7.0mm with adapter to fit in 9.5mm systems <br><br>•Multiple capacities - to fit your workload <br><br>•Silent - runs silent and cool |
Seventhly: Do you think that SSD with high price can go me furthur(let my laptop be quick)? I think the price( $199.99) a signle SSD with a capacity of 500GB can let me purchase a new laptop or even desktop with reasnable features ?
Finally: My standrad HDD(700GB) is still functioning well. So, do you think that I can still benefit from it as another internal disk along with SSD?