Difference between 80GB Intel SSDs?

[loki7]

I'm not referring to OEM v. retail.

NewEgg comparison link

Here's what I can tell, from left to right:

SSDSA2MH080G2K5:
- Retail
- Only one in stock.
- Cheaper than SSDSA2MH080G2R5.
- Return policy and description is slightly different than SSDSA2MH080G2R5.
- Based on low # of reviews and timestamps, this is a newer Newegg product.

SSDSA2MH080G2R5:
- Retail
- Not in stock.
- ETA restock 12/31/2010 ..? Can't see why it would be restocked when SSDSA2MH080G2K5 is in-stock and is a newer item.

SSDSA2M080G201
- OEM
- Not in stock; no ETA.
- 7mm height, assuming because it lacks the frame the others have.
- More expensive than retail versions ..?

SSDSA2M080G2XXX
- OEM
- Not in stock; ETA 11/05/2010.. but it's also discontinued and replaced by the N82E16820167027.. so why would they be restocking it ..?
- Is the only difference between this and the other OEMs the lack of the black frame (7mm v 9.5mm)?
- Cheapest of the OEMs.

SSDSA2M080G2XX
- OEM
- Not in stock; ETA 11/05/2010.
- Why is this the new version of SSDSA2M080G2XXX? I see zero difference other than price.
- Most expensive on the list--why are OEMs more expensive than retail?

Looking for reassurance that there is nothing different performance-wise between the in-stock drive and the drives that will be restocked soon. (I still plan to wait for discounts before purchasing)

 

[Old Hippie]

Looking for reassurance that there is nothing different performance-wise

Confirmed.

 

[loki7]

So why do they keep making new versions of the same things? Not very consumer friendly.

Firmware? Is firmware not upgradeable once you buy the drive?

 

[Old Hippie]

So why do they keep making new versions of the same things?

Ask Intel?

PSSS...ALL your listings are for the same drive number with different accessories. Other than that....ask Intel.

 

[NoxTek]

Ending in Kx = KIT - usually comes with SATA cable, 3.5" to 2.5" rails, MOLEX to SATA power adaptor, 'My SSD Rocks!' sticker.

Ending in Rx = Standard RETAIL - usually comes 3.5" to 2.5" rails and a 'My SSD Rocks!' sticker.

Ending in 0x = OEM - Drive only, brown box.

Ending in Gx (listed on the egg as ending in XXXX = OEM - Drive only, brown box.

Aside from the above noted differences all of the SSDs are exactly the same.

 

[InvisiBill]

Yup, the last bit of the model number is just the packaging.

 

[loki7]

Ah, thank you Blue Falcon and InvisiBill, that clears things up.