These days, you can find a good 128GB SSD for around $100 and a 256GB SSD model for $200, both of which will run circles around the fastest hard drive. However, not all solid-state drives are created equal. If you're willing to pay more, you can get significantly better performance and added flexibility with the Samsung 840 PRO. At a cost of $149 for 128GB and $269 for the 256GB capacity, Samsung's 840 PRO Series is the new king of SSDs, with blazing fast speeds, slim design and low power consumption.

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