I have a 60GB Vertex on my HTPC for close to three years. A Vertex 2 on my home computer for about 2 years. A Vertex 3 on my work notebook for about 6 months and is now on my home computer for about 4 months. Finally a Samsung 830 on my work notebook for about 4 months.

All still run perfect, in fact never any issues.

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