OCZ Agility 2 OCZSSD2-2AGTE120G 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Pros: fast.

Cons: so far, 2 died within 2 years. lucky that it comes with 3 year warranty. time to send in another one

Manufacturer Response:

This particular drive has had several firmware updates - if it is not possible to update OCZ will gladly test and replace the drive per warranty terms. Since you have experienced multiple failures, this may be an issue that requires a unique resolution. Please contact our Support Forums detailing your experience and we will do what we can to match you with a proper solution.

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Pros: Quick Boot

Cons: Bought this SSD in April of 2011 but did not actually use it for several months after. Had no problems until it died at the end of Dec. 2012. The computer it was installed in had very light use so I was surprised it didn't last longer. I think I'll try the Samsung.

Manufacturer Response:

We are sorry to hear about the sudden failure of your SSD! This particular drive has had several firmware updates - if it is not possible to update OCZ will gladly test and replace the drive per warranty terms. Please contact support using the link below and we will help however possible.

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Pros: Speed and power consumption

Cons: This drive utilizes the Sandforce controller that has a history of failing...

Other Thoughts: Bought this drive in December of 2010, I'm writing this in December of 2012. The drive has less than 3000 power on hours, and has been in the same system for it's entire life.

Pros: Faster than platter drives.

Cons: Was not as fast as many benchmarks tested these drives to be.

Dependability

Other Thoughts: This drive failed 2 days ago, was purchased on 3/4/2011, my first OCZ SSD failed over a year ago as well.

There is not much to say, the drive worked as expected but there does not seem to be much dependability with OCZ drives built with the SF controllers. I knew before buying that SSD's had high failure rates.

Other people I know that have bought SSD's at the time I bought these have not experienced any failures up to this point, they did not buy OCZ SSD's.

I do not regret buying SSD's that fail, I've bought 2 more since these OCZ's, I regret them being OCZ drives.

Pros: None

Cons: RMA drive died in the same amount of time that my original did. Just made a ticket with OCZ in an attempt to get a refund instead of another piece of garbage that will die in six months.

If I don't get a refund I will definitely be filing a complaint with the BBB since OCZ apparently thinks it is okay to sell trash and then deny that they are selling trash.

Other Thoughts: Stay away from OCZ until they learn to care about their customers and the quality of their products.

Pros: Great when it works.

Cons: Cold boot bug sucks.

Other Thoughts: I just submitted my 5th RMA. Four for cold boot bugs (SSD no longer recognized in BIOS, essentially bricked with loss of all data requiring RMA). One where the RMA was DOA.

I also own a Crucial M4, Kingston V100+, Two Intel SSDs, a Vertex 3, Agility 3 in the 60GB version, and a Corsair Force SSD. None of the other drives cause a problem.

This Agility 2 (now Agility 3 after my 3rd RMA where OCZ bumped it up for free) has been horrible because of this bug. I will NEVER EVER buy a Sandforce SSD again.

Pros: Low price

Cons: Everything else

Other Thoughts: I purchased the drive on 2/22/11. I used it for about four months in my main PC until I upgraded to the Crucial Force GT SSD. Months later (around Nov, 2011) I repurposed the drive and put it in my media center. Drive used for less than 8 additional months for a total use time of less than a year. When booting into Windows 7, drive freezes Windows and orange / amber LED light activates on the back of the drive. Only option at this point is to shut down computer and cut it back on, which is pointless, since the only thing that happens is another freeze-up at desktop.

Complete garbage, OCZ should be ashamed of not doing a complete recall of these trashy drives.

Pros: Installed this SSD in my Dell XPS 16 laptop in August 2010 and I never had a problem.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: 120 GB is borderline for a Window 7 install, if you also need office and other productivity programs. Also using SSD for my Macbook and there 120 GB is borderline too. I guess I need to take the step up to 240 GB...

Pros: Nothing about a bad product

Cons: Went malfunction in 14 months.

Manufacturer Response:

We aplogize for the difficulties. Please contact us by creating a support ticket at the link below and we will be happy to assist you with an RMA and setup suggestions. We care about our customers and are here to help. Thank you

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Pros: Cost but you need to include the shipping for all the RMA'n of all the drives you will be doing.

Cons: Once you have 1 you have to upgrade every computer and with 2 drives to make sure if it does fail that you don;t lose your data.

Other Thoughts: I believe the fault may be in the controller they use though.

Manufacturer Response:

We sincerely aplogize for the difficulties. Multiple failures likely indicate setup issues. Please visit the link below and post in our support forms for assistance. We care about customers and are here to help.

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