Question 1

Is it true Kingston switched the NAND and is now performing like crap?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they did!  The everyday average user wont really see anything, because it will be faster than the HDD you just replaced.  But those of us who know what they're buying, will see a very very big drop in write speeds.  There has been a rep for Kingston who has left comments concerning their drives, and is trying to smooth things over........  It's not working!  They most likely pulled their switch and bait in an effort to increase profits and decrease production costs.  You don't see makers like Samsung or Crucial doing this, because giving us consumers a quality product really is that important to them.  I also speak from experience with a Kingston SSD......  I returned it as defective the next morning and went with Samsung.  All my rigs are using Samsung SSD's and run exactly as advertised.

Question 2

Does it come with SATA/USB kit for cloning my existing HD or do I need to buy the kit?

Accepted Answer

You have 2 options. Buy the Kingston Digital 240GB SSDNow V300 SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height) Desktop Bundle Kit  which includes everything you need. It's available here at Amazon or at Newegg.com and is very convenient to use, although it costs more. Alternatively, you can search Amazon and elsewhere for " SATA 3 cable ", " SATA power adapter ", and " 2.5 to 3.5 adapter ". For cloning software search for and download  EaseUS ToDo free version. The main menu of EaseUS ToDo free version has a CLONE option; choose that plus Disk Drive and check the little box for "Optimize for SSD". Good luck.

Question 3

Will it work with XP and non sata cables

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works with Windows XP. Do a search for "optimizing an SSD in Windows XP" or similar search phrase. Basically, you do these things: Turn off scheduled Defragmentation if you have it scheduled. SSDs should not be defragmented. Turn off Windows "Prefetch"; like defragmenting it's not needed. Allow a half hour or more each of "idle" time with no programs, apps, games or internet running. This allows the SSD to erase (called "Garbage Collection") any areas where you have deleted stuff and emptied the Recycle Bin. On Windows 7 or 8 a feature called TRIM does a slightly better job of garbage collection but, hey, no big deal. There are other "tweaks" you can do, but they are unnecessary. Also, for around $12 you can buy a PATA-to-SATA adapter, a small device which plugs onto the end of the IDE wide ribbon cable. On the back of the adapter is a SATA connector. If your computer has a SATA power cable, fine. If not, you'll need a short adapter cable to convert the old 4-pin Molex power lead into a SATA power plug (these are very inexpensive). This only works for a desktop PC, not for a laptop because there's no space for the adapter in a laptop. Performance-wise, this arrangement will be way, WAY faster than your old regular hard drive. And, if you upgrade to a newer computer later on it will be even faster!

Question 4

when it says it comes with an adapter does it mean it comes with a 2.5" to a 3.5" adapter? just want to make sure.

Accepted Answer

No. The adapter simply increases the thickness of the drive in case you have a laptop that needs the old style thicker drive. If you want to slot this drive into a 3.5" bay, you will still need a 2.5 to 3.5 bracket.

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Box Contents	Kingston 120GB 2.5" SSDNow V300 7mm Internal Solid State Drive
Brand Name	Kingston
Cache Memory Installed Size	120
Color	Grey
Compatible Devices	(N/A) SSD 2.5-inch 7mm
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,360)
Digital Storage Capacity	120 GB
Enclosure Material	Flash Memory
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	05055860513783, 00740617212662
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	USB 2.0
Hard-Drive Size	120 GB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Part Number	SV300S37A120G, SV300S37A/120G
Item Type Name	Kingston 120GB 2.5" SSDNow V300 7mm Internal Solid State Drive
Item Weight	0.12 Pounds
Manufacturer	KIngston
Manufacturer Part Number	SV300S37A/120G
Media Speed	133 MB/s de gravação
Model Name	SSDNow V300
Model Number	SV300S37A/120G
Network Connectivity Technology	Wired
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Operating temperature range:0 - 70 °C^S.M.A.R.T support^TRIM support
Read Speed	180 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	Personal
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Kingston Technology SV300S37A/120G 120 GB Solid State Drive V300 SATA 3, USB 2.0, 2.5 Inch, Grey

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