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Capacity: 120 GB

Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B00E3W15P0
Item model number: MZ-7TE120BW
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1,359 customer reviews)
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- #2 in Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Data Storage > Internal Solid State Drives
Date first available at Amazon.com: August 12, 2013

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Product Description

Capacity: 120 GB

From the Manufacturer

With upgrades to NAND, a new controller and firmware, the 840 EVO features the latest technology, while providing class leading responsiveness under everyday workloads, enhancing boot-up, application loading, and multi-tasking performance. Its 94K IOPS powers performance that is up to 10X faster than a regular HDD. And, Samsung's TurboWrite technology delivers dramatically faster sequential write performance. This 840 EVO has a storage capacity of 120 GB and comes with software for easy installation.

Samsung 840 EVO Series 120 GB SSD (Single Unit Version Product Shot)

TurboWrite technology delivers dramatically faster sequential write speeds, boosting overall PC performance.

All components are designed and produced by Samsung.

TurboWrite for Faster Performance

Samsung TurboWrite technology uses an innovative write acceleration algorithm and a high-performance write buffer to dramatically boost the sequential write speeds for overall improved performance.

RAPID Mode for Efficient Data Caching

The 840 EVO includes Samsung Magician software with RAPID mode--an innovative DRAM caching enhancement which boosts PC performance by using idle DRAM as an ultra-fast buffer that improves system performance over time as the drive optimizes to your tasks.

Encryption Technology to Secure Your Data

The 840 EVO features Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology to encrypt your data and help keep your personal files secure. Because the technology is hardware-based, it eliminates performance degradation that can occur in software-based encryption.

Sleek, Sophisticated Design

At only 7 millimeters thick and weighing just 2 ounces, the 840 EVO Series SSD features a sleek, lightweight design. The stunning brushed aluminum design emphasizes luxury and refinement, but is durable enough to protect your data from loss due to shock, dust and corrosion.

All of the components of the 840 EVO are designed and manufactured by Samsung to ensure optimal quality, performance, and lifespan.

Included Software for Smooth Installation

This 840 EVO includes Samsung Data Migration software, which makes it simple to migrate your data, applications, and operating system from your hard disk drive to the SSD. In addition, Samsung Magician gives you all the tools to monitor, manage, and maintain your new SSD.

Easier-Than-Ever Upgrade Tools

Samsung's One-stop Installation Navigator provides a comprehensive guide for software installation, data migration, and hardware setup. The simple Samsung Data Migration software supports a powerful and unique "Custom Cloning" feature that simplifies the transition to your new SSD.

What's in the Box

Samsung 840 EVO SSD, Samsung One-Stop Installation Navigator software, Samsung Data Migration software, and Samsung SSD Magician software.

840 EVO Series 120 GB SSD (Single Unit Version)

At a Glance:

Optimized to improve everyday PC productivity, including web-browsing, email, multimedia, and gaming
Quieter and more shock-resistant than a traditional HDD
Samsung's TurboWrite write acceleration technology offers significantly faster write speeds
Ultra-fast data buffering with Samsung RAPID technology
AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption to protect files
100 percent genuine Samsung memory components
Included software helps you install the SSD and safely and simply migrate your data

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Available in capacities up to 1 TB (see chart below).

Samsung 840 EVO Series Solid State Drives
Capacity	120 GB	250 GB	500 GB	750 GB	1 TB
Model #	MZ-7TE120BW	MZ-7TE250BW	MZ-7TE500BW	MZ-7TE750BW	MZ-7TE1T0BW
Type of Drive	Solid State Drive (SSD)
Form Factor	2.5-inch (Reduced 7mm z-height for use with ultraportables and netbooks)
For Use With	Desktop and laptop PCs (including ultraportables and netbooks)
Interface	SATA III 6Gbits/s (backwards compatible with SATA II 3Gbits/s and SATA I 1.5Gbits/s)
Random Read Speeds**	94K IOPS	97K IOPS	98K IOPS
Sequential Read Speeds	540 MB/s
Sequential Write Speeds	410 MB/s	520 MB/s	520 MB/s	520 MB/s	520 MB/s
Controller	3-Core Samsung MEX Controller
Type of NAND Flash	1xnm Samsung Toggle DDR 2.0 NAND Flash Memory (400 Mbps)
Type of Cache	256 MB Samsung LPDDR2	512 MB Samsung LPDDR2 SDRAM		1 GB Samsung LPDDR2 SDRAM
Dimensions	0.27 by 2.75 by 3.94 in. (H x W x D)

** 4K Random Read (QD32)

Product Description

Upgrading your PC with a Samsung SSD is the most economical way to breathe new life into an aging PC. The 840 EVO reads, writes and multi-tasks at incredible speeds, enhancing boot-up speed, application loading and multi-tasking performance. It's more than an upgrade, it's a complete transformation of your PC.

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So I gave this SSD a 5 star, because it performs just as expected.

ali atayev

Follow instructions to clone old hard drive from laptop onto new SSD (Samsung software makes it very easy).

Much faster boot times and noticeably faster starting programs, etc.

Jim Up Nort

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237 of 239 people found the following review helpful

Amazing upgrade for old laptop. - Instructions to install.

By KJ on January 9, 2014

Size Name: 120 GB Amazon Verified Purchase

I had a very sluggish ASUS laptop that was about 2.5yrs old. It had a 2nd gen Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It took forever to boot up and website browsing was very slow. I mainly use my laptop for checking e-mail, web surfing and downloading photos from my digital camera. I'm not a power user so I just couldn't rationalize spending hundreds of dollars to replace it. Plus, I'm not a fan of Windows 8 which is installed on nearly all new laptops which dissuaded me from buying a new laptop (I have Windows 7 now).

Lately I've been hearing how replacing the old mechanical hard drive with an SSD would increase performance of any PC. I wasn't sure how much of an improvement it'd be since I wouldn't be updating the processor. After I put in the SSD it was a whole new world. The laptop booted up in seconds instead of minutes. Applications opened faster and everything was more responsive. Until now I never realized how much the mechanical hard drive bottlenecked the laptop's performance (as opposed to the processor). I don't even think adding more RAM can increase performance this much.

I want to let you know that replacing the hard drive was super easy. I was overwhelmed at first because I couldn't find any easy installation instructions on the web. I was afraid that if I did it wrong I would lose all my data (especially my photos) or brick my laptop because I don't have the Windows Operating System installation CD (p.s. you don't need it). I thought I'd share my installation experience for people who are novices like me.

The steps below are for upgrading the hard drive on a regular PC laptop (i.e. I'm not sure if my instructions will work for a MacBook).Read more ›

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296 of 317 people found the following review helpful

Makes a noticeable speed difference from traditional hard drives

By Tom Servo on September 2, 2013

Size Name: 250 GB Amazon Verified Purchase

If you need some more speed from your existing PC (especially laptops) this might be what you are looking for. Let's face it, most decent computers have enough RAM (4GB or more) and a fast enough CPU for "general purpose" use. But if you find your computer is still sluggish overall performance is probably held back by the hard drive. Traditional hard drives are mechanical and are limited by the time it takes for the platters to revolve and the mechanical components to position/seek before data can be read/written. An SSD is an "electronic" hard drive with no moving parts - which means significant speedups since there is no waiting on mechanical parts. In addition SSDs are more resistant to vibration/mechanical shock than hard drives.

Replacing the stock hard drive on a laptop (Win7, 64-bit) my Primary Disk interface score went from 5.8 to 7.6 (note the highest score is 7.9) and the laptop feels much snappier - boots in half the time too. I used the included Samsung Disk Migration software to perform the disk clone (using the SSD in an external USB SATA adapter). When it was finished I simply swapped the hard drive installed in the laptop with the SSD and Windows booted as usual. Note that you need to have a functional Windows installation for the Disk Migration tool to work - you install the tool under Windows like any other app (the tool is NOT a bootable CD with its own OS).

It's too early to determine reliability, which is the one concern I have with SSDs in general. SSDs use Flash memory and some SSDs use MultiLevelCell Flash (stores more than 1 bit per cell) - this allows pricing to be lower for a given capacity.Read more ›

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174 of 193 people found the following review helpful

Massive Upgrade to MacBook

By Sean on September 3, 2013

I have a late 2009 MacBook (the white polycarbonate one). It was performing unbearably slowly-- app switching and launching, booting, and even shutting down frequently took minutes. Scrolling in any app that accesses a lot of data (Evernote, even 1Password) was often very laggy. This was true even when I had large amounts of free/inactive memory. It was very frustrating, and I was almost ready to buy a new computer. However, I could see very high disk activity in the Activity Monitor during the slow periods and figured the bottleneck was probably my hard drive... so I went ahead and bought the Samsung 840 Evo and upgraded my RAM to 8 GB (Crucial 8 GB Kit (4 GB x 2) DDR3 1066 MT/s (PC3-8500) CL7 SODIMM 204-Pin for Mac (CT2C4G3S1067M )). Best computer decision of my life; the performance problems evaporated when I put in the Evo and the new RAM. Apps launch in seconds, no laggy scrolling, and I haven't hit the limit in terms of the numbers of things I can have open at once. Highly recommended.

P.S. Make sure you have an appropriate screwdriver (Wiha 96100 Phillips Screwdriver with Precision Handle, 00 x 40mm) and either a USB to SATA cable or a 2.5" hard drive enclosure. The screwdriver is needed to remove the bottom of the MacBook and to release the hard drive; the cable or enclosure is needed to connect the drive to your computer so you can clone your current drive before making the switch. Other screwdrivers might also work. Some articles I read suggested that a "T6" screwdriver was needed, but it wasn't for my MacBook model; can't speak about others.

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Worded great!

Easy install, no problems with the product. I did a clean install so I can't rate the software that came with it.

Published 2 hours ago by Stephen J Faust

Great SSD, after you get Data Migration to work.....

I spent nearly 10 hours trying to get Samsung's Data Migration software to clone my 3 year old hard drive. Multiple cloning programs, no success. Read more

Published 3 hours ago by Alex Kooima

SSD DRIVE

Anyone wanting to move to a SSD this is the product. I have one installed as the primary boot drive and one installed as a secondary drive. Read more

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Ordered to replace 320GB OS only drive

I ordered this solid state drive because of 1: it's reviews and 2: my laptop was booting soooooo extremely slow!! Read more

Published 4 hours ago by P. Rachels

Fast!

I really like this drive. Sure beats using a standard hard drive. I installed the OS on this drive and programs and user files on a standard hard drive. Read more

Published 7 hours ago by Ralph

If I didn't see it...

I heard about the difference SSDs make in a PC and I was one of the one that had their doubts. However, after taking the plunge and popping this baby in my laptop (Lenovo Ideapad... Read more

Published 7 hours ago by Trinae R.

Content with this purchase

I'll preface this review by saying I purchased the 120GB model, it's running on a SATA3 connection on a ASRock 870 Extreme3 motherboard. Read more

Published 9 hours ago by Justin

Excellent Unit

Purchased myself a 120 GB model on impulse after seeing the price drop to $82. This has to be one of the best purchases I have ever made. Read more

Published 12 hours ago by Jonathan Madison

Great computer upgrade

I have an aluminum (not unibody) MacBook Pro from 2008 and this drive has breathed new life into my computer.

Published 14 hours ago by Bradley Mccauley

next big thing in storage

amazing performance, purchasing another to ruin a raid stripe, no sound no heat and small, software's is helpful to get hard drive to peak performance. Read more

Published 14 hours ago by malik

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TurboWrite for Faster Performance

RAPID Mode for Efficient Data Caching

Encryption Technology to Secure Your Data

Sleek, Sophisticated Design

Included Software for Smooth Installation

Easier-Than-Ever Upgrade Tools

What's in the Box

840 EVO Series 120 GB SSD (Single Unit Version)

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