$180 off Crucial M550 512GB SSD CT512M550SSD1

A breakthrough in innovation, the Crucial M550 SSD is over 20 times faster than a typical hard drive* and consumes significantly less power. It enables your computer to boot up almost immediately, load files and programs almost instantly, accelerate demanding applications, and manage power so that your battery lasts up to 50 minutes longer. Backed by the most advanced feature set available - Native Write Acceleration, RAIN technology, Adaptive Thermal Protection, hardware-based encryption, and our exclusive data integrity algorithm - the Crucial M550 delivers a complete performance gain that's measured by far more than just specs.

• 50 MB/s sequential reads, 500 MB/s sequential writes, 95k random reads, 85k random writes
• Download massive files in seconds rather than minutes
• Manage power so your battery lasts longer
• Compatible with PC and Mac systems
• Encrypt and protect personal data against loss or theft