Intel X25 vs. X25 "Mainstream" - differences besides cost?

[jpinard]

What's the difference between the Intel X25 and the X25 Mainstream's? The same model costs substantially more per Megabyte but I can't find any documentation on why this is.

For reference:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167035
120 Gig drive for $230 = $1.92/Gig

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167019
160 Gig drive (Mainstream) for $415 = $2.59/Gig

 

[GreenGoose]

They have the same control and rated at the same speed. I have used both and perform almost identical. It's a no brainier which one I would buy.

 

[jpinard]

They have the same control and rated at the same speed. I have used both and perform almost identical. It's a no brainier which one I would buy.

I'm just curious what the difference is. I looked through Intel's website and can't find any documentation that clearly defines them.

 

[thefreeaccount]

They are both "mainstream" drives. Dunno what is up with the price on the 160G, but my guess is that newegg is either running low on stock for that particular model or going to run a "sale" on it in the near future.