External SSD setup for laptop

[MrJakePrince]

Right, so my dad needs an SSD that he can connect to a laptop with USB 3.0 currently and maybe thunderbolt in the future, to be able to run a VM machine off that SSD, price doesn't matter just need to know the absolute fastest external SSD that I can connect to a laptop via USB 3.0. Suggestions?

[TideRower]

Get a 2.5inch enclosure and the ssd you like, for example a Samsung Evo.

[megadarkwood]

Linus has a video on one by a company named angel I believe.

 

EDIT: http://www.angelbird.com/en/prod/ssd2go-98/

[MrJakePrince]

Yeah I was looking at the angel bird but I think i'll go with a normal ssd and adapter for speed and price

[onionring]

does he need the ssd to be external or he just doesn t have enought space to fit it inside?

 

If it s the later, he could get a 2.5'' adapter that replaces his odd. I never used mine so i swapped it out and my laptop now has 2 mechanical drives and a 2.5'' ssd.

 

if he rly needs external then ssd enclosure with the sdd of his choice is an option.

[aselwyn1]

i say take the HDD for an enclosure and then put the ssd inside. you loose speed by having it go thought USB

[TheProfosist]

Build your own out of a 840 Pro and a good external enclosure.

[MrJakePrince]

Yeah he's already got an SSD in the machine but he needs it so he can give it other people as well for work so it needs to be external, I reckon i'll go for the enclosure option thanks for the advice guys.

[TheProfosist]

Yeah he's already got an SSD in the machine but he needs it so he can give it other people as well for work so it needs to be external, I reckon i'll go for the enclosure option thanks for the advice guys.

 

yea is you need a solid choice let me know. When you're looking though make sure you get a enclosure with a SATA III controller and most still have the SATA II especially with 2.5in enclosures.

 

The other really good option you would have is something that linus reviewed a while back which seems like a great product especially after talking with the company. http://www.angelbird.com/en/prod/ssd2go-98/

 

It also looks like they finally launched their pro eSATAp model but ouch $600 for the 240gb model.