SSD's, when the fail, they usually fail catastrophically. Use automated backup software to regularly copy data to an HDD for anything you don't want to lose. An

SSD's, when the fail, they usually fail catastrophically. Use automated backup software to regularly copy data to an HDD for anything you don't want to lose. And don't use SSD's for archiving, or long term backup purposes. Also I stay away from Sandisk. They have always occupied the cheap space of drives and they have always been known to cut corners for profit. Western Digital seems to be heading in that direction as well. I have had a good experience with Samsung since the beginning of SSD storage.