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numpad0today at 5:42 PM1 replyview on HN

But the mainstream is still at 500GB-2TB ranges, so...


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jandresetoday at 6:02 PM

The mainstream drives are heavily focused on lowering the price. Back in the 2010s SSDs in the TB range were hundreds of dollars, today you can find them for $80 without breaking a sweat[1]. If you're willing to still spend $500 you can get 8TB drives[2].

[1] https://www.microcenter.com/product/659879/inland-platinum-1...

[2] https://www.microcenter.com/product/700777/inland-platinum-8...