T420s SSD support - it's urgent!

hey guys,
i'm about to aqcuire a new SSD for my T420s...
It looks like the only two options are Intel 320 (that isn't in stock atm) and Samsung 830/840 SSD - that is.
There's also the Intel 520 SSD, but from what i have understood - it's not supported. right?
Should I go with the Samsung 840? What about it's compatibility with my laptop? - MAIN QUESTION
Thanks!
Edit for future readers:
I went with the Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD (7mm) - great choice, highly recommended.
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Hi guyhimmel,
The specs match up so the Samsung 840, 2.5" wide - 7mm high, will work out in your system.
The read and write speeds are best on the Intel 520 and it looks like its supported too.
The only thing is that the 520 is a SATA 3 and the T420s maxes out at SATA 2.
So it would never run at full SATA 3 performance.
But you do get multiple and larger capacity drives.
Intel 320 - slowest read/write but largest capacity is 600gig
Intel 520 - fastest read/write and largest capacity is 480gig
Samsung 840 - read/write like Intel 520 and largest capacity is 512gig
All will work with your T420s.
Hope this helps.
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