If you’re presently looking to buy an SSD, Newegg and Intel are running a promotion that is sure to clear out some inventory. For two more days Newegg is selling the Intel 320 Series 80GB SSD for just $70 with free shipping, after a $50 mail-in rebate.
Intel is not known for its competitive pricing, so this deal may have something to do with the rumor of the company’s Cerryville SSDs which are anticipated to launch sometime this quarter. In any case, less than $1 per GB for a respectable SSD is a good deal. But for an Intel 320 SSD that comes with an industry leading 5-year warranty, well let’s just say this one is sure to draw more than a few glances.
While some people will be turned off by the required mail-in rebate, I have to say that I’ve never personally experienced any issue with Intel’s rebates. After registering the rebate online they have tended to process very fast as well, which is always appreciated. In any case, the current rebate ends Feb 3rd.