Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 860 EVO 500GB Internal SSD SATA for Laptops
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 550 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 520 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Form Factor: 2.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: GSRF MZ-76E500B/AM
- Product Name: Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 860 EVO 500GB Internal SSD SATA for Laptops
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 550 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 520 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Product Compatibility: Laptop computers
- Form Factor: 2.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Features
- Security Features: Software
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Everyday computing
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 512 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- NAND Flash Memory Type: V-NAND (Single Level Cell (SLC) stores 1 bit of data per memory cell; Multi Level Cell (MLC) stores 2 bits per cell, Triple Level Cell (TLC) 3 bits, and Quad Level Cell (QLC) 4 bits. Vertical NAND (V-NAND) or 3D NAND stores more data by layering cells vertically. Similarly, there are 3D MLC, 3D TLC and 3D QLC stacked cells.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.27 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.94 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.19 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 90 Days
- Warranty - Labor: 90 Days
- Other
- UPC: 400062521510
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Improve the performance of your PC or laptop with this refurbished Samsung EVO solid-state drive. It has 500GB of storage space for pictures, videos and other media, and the 520MB/sec. write speed ensures fast data transfers and easy startup. This Samsung EVO solid-state drive comes with secure encryption to keep your files safe.
- 500GB storage capacity: Provides ample storage space for your music, movies and other files.
- SATA III interface up to 600 Mbps: Offers a simple connection to your computer.
- Data transfer rates up to 550MB/sec. read and up to 520MB/sec. write speed: Ensure quick response when updating files.
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: Helps safeguard sensitive data.
Whats Included
- Samsung Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 860 EVO 500GB Internal SATA Solid State Drive
A: I snagged a Samsung T5 1 TB drive for $117 as an online purchase. It's a rare price for this drive, but occasionally seen. The drive looked brand new and a "drive health" utility indicated in had been powered up six times, two or three of which were mine. Operating time was about two hours, again some of this was my time. On a later trip to Best Buy I asked what makes the drive refurbished. I was told that when the Geek Squad works on someone's PC, they back up everything to these drives, then delete everything when done with the repair. They only use a drive three or four times, then package it for resale as a refurbished. I was also able to register the drive on the Samsung site and get the full warranty.
A: Ive used these in several desktops, I think they say "for laptop" just so people know they will fit in a laptop. Most of mine were conversions though -- I used Samsung's Magic drive and a USB connector to clone my original HDD over to the SSD and just swapped them out. You can download the software from their website for free. I used one for a clean build and installed Windows 10 - I didn't have to do anything to it -- just plugged it into the system and when I ran the Windows install disk I made it did everything.
A: As long as the laptop has an SATA III port, you can install it in the laptop. You can also use it as external storage if you purchase an enclosure.
A: Yes. SATA III is backwards compatible and will work in any SATA I or SATA II port.
A: It is my understanding that they retain the unused remainder of their original Samsung warrantee. For example, if a new Evo 860 comes with a 5 year and 300 total Tb of writes warrantee and the one you receive is 6 months old and has had 1 Tb written to it, your warrantee is 4.5 years or 299 Tb writes, whichever comes first. The Samsung Magician software displays the usage and the four 500Gb ones I bought ranged from 3 - 6 months old and 400 - 800 GB writes, plus arrived in three days. IMO, well worth the savings.
Q: Would this work in an old Vista Desktop PC>
A: Yes , most likely, You just need a SATA controller. The so-called block size is 512b as opposed to 4K so that isn't a factor. Just bear in mind that Vista does not support trim. You would have to use a 3rd party trim software to avoid premature wear. Samsung does provide this software,however they do not list Vista as a supported OS. You could try it and see if it works. Another source would be Naraeon SSD Tools which is free from sourceforge.net . However, this is a manual trim , so you would have to do periodic maintenance.
Q: can I use this for extenal memory on my xbox series s?
A: Yes, you can use this as external storage for the Xbox One. You will have to use an external hard drive enclosure to achieve this.
Q: Is Samsung Magician software free to downloading and use with this product?
A: Yes, you can download Samsung Magician from Samsung's website. A simple web search will get you exactly where you need to go, just be sure you get it from Samsung and not a third-party site.
