Review on High-Speed 64GB KingSpec 2.5-inch PATA/IDE SSD: Improved Performance with MLC Flash & SM2236 Controller by Dino Wilson

I tried this to upgrade an old HP 8230 laptop which gave it a slight extra boost over the Travelstar has now. I was able to format this drive using gparted, parted, and other Linux tools, but couldn't successfully boot it into Linux or Windows. It starts to boot normally but hangs in between, like loading grub2 modules. After several hours of reformatting (as a former storage tech, I was embarrassed that it didn't work and kept trying), I gave up and just tossed it in the trash. I had no access or desire to do a full lab test. Travelstar boots Linux and Windows with no problems and I will continue to use it. A lot of things specific to my situation can happen on an old computer with a 32-bit processor, outdated BIOS, etc., not the drive's fault at all. We use interfaces and standards that are easily 20 years old. So don't let my experience fool you. But if you've had similar experiences, it might be useful.