A question about Sandforce controller SSDs

[Hcu]

Hi! I plan on replacing my Laptops HDD for an SSD. I have 2 SSDs in mind.

-Sandisk Extreme 120GB
-Corsair Force 3 GT 120GB

Both have good reviews, however i heard there were problems with sandforce controller SSDs. Have the problems been resolved? Which of the two should i get? Has anyone used them and had problems? I would get a crucial M4 but there aren't any where i live (for a decent price that is) and Samsung/Intel SSDs are also expensive. People don't recommend OCZ either. I hope i wont regret going from HDD to SSD.

Thanks!

 

[RetiredChief]

Which laptop?? ie.
does it have Sata II or SATA III, is it amd or intel.
Have not used either, but would probably pass on the Force 3.
Have you check newegg for reviews?
IE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-233-206&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1

 

[Hcu]

Which laptop?? ie.
does it have Sata II or SATA III, is it amd or intel.
Have not used either, but would probably pass on the Force 3.
Have you check newegg for reviews?
IE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-233-206&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1

Asus K53SV and it has SATA III. Yea i think i might go with the sandisk based on newegg reviews. Force 3 has problems but the GT seems good.

 

[ahnilated]

Everything with the Sandforce 2281 controller is a horrible risk imho. They supposedly have a bios fix for the issues now but I don't really believe it.

 

[RetiredChief]

^ My normall recomendation is the Curcial M4 (Have 2), Samsung 830 (have one, and another should arrive today), and the Intel 510 (marvel controller), or 520 (SF controller).

I think the vast majority of SF contoller problems have finally been resolver thru updated firmware. I stay away from OCZ as I can NOT recommend the company - management has their head in the wrong place.