Direct storage is only for gaming, for win11 they didnt announce anything new to bootup windows.
maybe is possible that in the future, direct storage will also work with sata ssd and pcie 3?
Then all gen of IO can also benefit by that.

How is that cheaper to buy separately?
I just bought samsung T7 1TB during 9.9 at RM490.81, you get 3 years warranty and AES encryption build in.
and I saw some horror story on orico brand, especially their HDD dock are all HDD graveyard. It will kill the HDD in a short period of time due to unstable voltage.
For SSD enclosure, I'm not sure, but I will avoid this brand at all cost.

This post has been edited by Rainings: Sep 14 2022, 12:18 PM

like total RM20 difference with no local warranty, no AES encryption, if anything goes wrong sending back could cost more. I don't think worth the risk.
the samsung T7 2tb also 800+ during promo.
and we are talking about samsung here they are world leading nand manufacturer, they didn't source their nand chip from 3rd party.
and they didn't use low grade nand chip on their SSD.
So overall, imo saving just a little didn't make sense to buy from oversea.

Ah ok, I misunderstood, I tot you suggesting him to buy from oversea.

Yea, corporate is not your friend, do your own research when buying any product.
They will do whatever it takes to maximize their profit. Just be careful.

https://shopee.com.my/SAMSUNG-SSD-PORTABLE-...4063.3452392886
I get it from Shopee Samsung official, I've compared the price locally. Surprisingly, samsung is the cheapest.
The 2nd shop I found cheapest is PCByte, but their warranty only supplier warranty.
I also compared with others USB 3.2 SSD, like WD My passport SSD, Sandisk Extreme E30, samsung T7 still the cheapest.
During 9.9 they gave RM100 voucher off for all their SSDs, if you are eyeing to get one, I highly recommend wait until 10.10 or 11.11
I think you can get a very good deal during the event, just keep an eye on them, add it into cart and check during that time.

why not just get a portable SSD instead of getting separately? You need sata drive and ssd enclosure.
No AES encryption, and the overall size is bulky
And the SSD enclosure are all build differently, unstable voltage could shorten the drive lifespan.


f*ck yeah!, My 500GB buffalo still kicking, that drive is just so tough maybe because it's Made in Japan.
local distributor no longer carry buffalo, you can only get it from oversea like Jpn, you still can find buffalo hard drive from lazada.
They ship from japan, but the price is higher compare to WD and Seagate.

Last year I did created a post about buffalo hdd.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5205942&hl=

This post has been edited by Rainings: Sep 21 2022, 01:20 PM

T7 is not thumb drive size, but it's small, the size is your ATM card.
Just keep an eye during the event. I got mine at 9.9 at RM490.8 for 1TB.
1. USB 3.2 gen2
2. 3 years warranty
3. AES encryption.
4. By looking at the spec, I believe it has better cooling.

I compared both buying enclosure and others brand like WD and Sandisk, T7 is still the cheapest.

For my use case, I don't need to access the files via cloud. I'm mainly storing all my call log, because I record all my meetings and store it.
I only transfer to the SSD like every few months for backup.
and I hate to pay subscription fee to any services. If I really need a bigger storage, I will consider NAS in the future.
I didn't turn on AES as in for now. Because is not sensitive data that I want to keep it private.

T7 doesn't work for iOS. Currently, only work for PC, Android and Mac.
I'm not sure if they will support it in the future, but I think very unlikely.
Btw, another good thing about T7 is Samsung provide firmware update when they release new version.

I just found out you can take it apart, both ends are just covered with stickers.
In case you are wondering what's inside.
Interface Controller: ASMedia ASM2362
NAND Controller: Samsung Pablo


Samsung T7 vs WD my passport


This post has been edited by Rainings: Sep 21 2022, 04:16 PM

Too bad, samsung official store no longer carry T5, else I think it fits your budget.
By comparing WD and Sandisk, samsung offers better build and best cooling.
don't forget, heat will also shorten the drive lifespan.

Does ur ssd has heat sink on it? I believe most of the SSDs are pretty hot, correct me if im wrong. As long as ur case has good airflow i think is fine.
I donno what is the RMA rate for SSD, but i think their SSD are pretty solid. The only problem is price, they are just exp.

Sandisk ssd is just m.2, they just glue it on the controller board. Not sure if u can upgrade the storage.
I've checked youtube review. Their temperature is not that good, I think that is because their plastic housing, same thing happens for WD, samsung is still the coolest.
Size wise comparing wd and sandisk, samsung is the smallest and they are the only one with metal build. You feel solid holding in your hand.
Do share if you can find any brand that is better than samsung by comparing:
1. Price
2. Speed
3. Build
4. Size
5. Temperature
6. Security
7. Warranty

https://www.theverge.com/23837513/western-d...leted-questions
anyone own a sandisk ssd? Time to check if your data is safe.

i know i'm biased, but samsung ftw!

I've reach to laz lotus store for clarification, looks like all their SSD cheapest in laz and even cheaper than shopee

from all the reviews, it seems really legit. Really tempted to get one of the samsung ssd
The Samsung T7 SSD 1TB will price at RM270, 2TB RM577 RM470 during 11.11. Which is cheapest among all sellers.

Yea in the physical store, I don't see them selling phones, tablets and computer, maybe sales too low, I don't go lotus's store to buy computer also, only grocery.
Maybe they are transitioning become like the "BestBuy" online, so gadgets only exclusive sold online.

And Laz got buyer protection also, just record a video when unboxing as a proof, I think will be fine.

This post has been edited by Rainings: Nov 10 2025, 09:20 PM