Regarding measurable performance may be other and also cheaper SSDs it safe. But I value durability and safety of my data and promise myself in this series both. Along with Windows 7, the computer runs very fast and the start of programs is - as usual by SSDs - wonderful afloat. The integration into a new Lenovo G510 went smoothly and the downloadable software "Intel SSD Toolbox" will help set up the correct Windows configuration and are on request detailed information on the disk.