OcUK FIRST - OCZ Vertex 3 Available to Pre-Order!

jp05010608 · 30 Mar 2011 at 00:56

This is probably the first time i've pre-ordered anything computer related from anywhere as the inflated prices of new products normally put me off. But if this experience is anything to go by I don't think I will bother again! Thanks for the update though Gibbo.

But I still can't wait to get my Vertex 3, should be a great drive.

Boff_in · 30 Mar 2011 at 03:33

@Gibbo, Thanks for keeping us informed of the issues.

lovingbenji · 30 Mar 2011 at 09:46

Boff_in said:
@Gibbo, Thanks for keeping us informed of the issues.

Yep, thanks for the clear communication here

Montala · 30 Mar 2011 at 10:47

We haven't heard the outcome of Gibbo's conference call yet!

Let's just hope that he managed to negiotiate an increased allocation.

Watch this space!

fiveub · 30 Mar 2011 at 10:49

As regards to allocation on the first batch, we cannot confirm which customers definitely have these drives yet who have ordered already, until the stock arrives. Please just keep your eyes out here for the latest updates on these drives.

lovingbenji · 30 Mar 2011 at 13:21

Is the Sandforce controller shortage related to Japan earthquake ?

fiveub · 30 Mar 2011 at 13:23

lovingbenji said:
Is the Sandforce controller shortage related to Japan earthquake ?

Should imagine so, and this will also increase some prices on some products too as stated in some posts above.

RedGooner · 30 Mar 2011 at 13:45

5UB said:
Should imagine so, and this will also increase some prices on some products too as stated in some posts above.

Maybe we should get some of the factorys built in the UK, and one big selling point will be, We are not on a known fault line.

topdog@OC · 30 Mar 2011 at 13:51

Though we do suffer from the wrong type of leaves / snow / furry animals, that would hinder our logistics.

RedGooner · 30 Mar 2011 at 14:06

And i forgot about the Unions...

Mnemonik · 30 Mar 2011 at 16:27

Plus the fact the workers in a UK factory are likely to spill their pints on the silicon wafers during production...

lovingbenji · 30 Mar 2011 at 17:25

Gibbo said:
Based on our usual shipping times from OCZ delivery will arrive Wednesday onwards.

So finally in ?

amsquires83 · 31 Mar 2011 at 16:03

Macbook Pro OptiBay options

jammmet said:
I have a 13" 2011 MacBook Pro and just installed a MaxConnect optical drive replacement. Only the HD bay has a SATA III connection, so my spinning HD has been put in there. This means I can stick my on-order Vertex 3 into the HD bay.

Hi jammmet, I'm debating whether or not to get a V2 or V3 for my new 2011 Macbook Pro, and see that various types of OptiBays/Data Doublers exist to replace the ODD with a second hard drive.

Can I ask how much you ended up paying for your "MaxConnect optical drive replacement" because you linked to a US website and I imagine postage and import tax would be high to the UK.

Cheers!

jammmet · 1 Apr 2011 at 08:50

The kit was $115 including shipping and the superdrive casing. For some reason, I didn't have to pay any import duty. There are other products - the Optibay and the Data Doubler (which is pretty much identical to the MaxConnect). The internals of the new Macbook Pros have obviously changed a little and the installation instructions hadn't been updated. This meant I had to work things out as I went along but it ended up being quite straightforward.

If I were you, I'd definitely go for the v3. Check out the Toms' Hardware review of the new crop of SSDs. The v3 bests them all and then some, including the new Crucial M400.

lovingbenji · 1 Apr 2011 at 09:45

Hello Guys, can we have an update on the Vertex 3 units received ?

Montala · 1 Apr 2011 at 10:02

There is another review of the Vertex 3 240 GB SSD here.

(I hope that isn't classed as a link to a competitor?... if it is, then I am sure that a 'mod' will quickly delete it!)

Gibbo · 1 Apr 2011 at 10:02

lovingbenji said:
Hello Guys, can we have an update on the Vertex 3 units received ?

Hi there

Spoke to OCZ this morning!

Good news is we now have a lot more stock coming, infact we now have 90% of the stock that was coming for the UK.

Further good news is everyone who pre-ordered a Vertex 3 120GB before March 31st will get their order, so thats everybody bar 3-4 customers.

Even better news is we have 240GB drives spare and all backorders will be fulfilled.

The bad news is I asked OCZ for an ETA as when will they arrive with me, the response been they are on the way, it appears they will be arriving today if were lucky but most likely Monday.

lovingbenji · 1 Apr 2011 at 10:35

Thanks for this update Gibbo

RedGooner · 1 Apr 2011 at 10:52

Fantastic Gibbo, getting 90% of the UK sounds great.

ShotInTheAss86 · 1 Apr 2011 at 11:02

great news - its not an april fools i hope

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OcUK FIRST - OCZ Vertex 3 Available to Pre-Order!