The OCZ Vertex Series delivers the speed & reliability of SSDs at a lower price per gigabyte than other offerings currently on the market & is ideal for mainstream mobile & desktop systems. As the first model to use the Indilinx Barefoot controller, the award-winning OCZ Vertex Series is the result of proven SSD technology that has consistently garnered praise from independent review sites for its outstanding performance. Perfect for a first SSD, the Vertex Series delivers enhanced energy efficiency, increased speed, & superior durability & shock resistance over conventional hard disc drives. The OCZ Vertex drives feature a durable yet lightweight alloy housing, & because OCZ SSDs have no moving parts, the drives are more rugged than traditional hard drives. Designed for ultimate reliability, Vertex Series SSDs come backed a leading three year warranty as well as OCZ's legendary service & support, giving you added peace of mind for your high performance investment. Furthermore, OCZ continues to support the drives with firmware updates & an active online SSD community.