Crucial's 1TB MX500 drive drops to a new low of $68 for Black Friday<p>The holiday shopping period is a great time to stock up on what might be some less-than-exciting gadgets like storage drives to keep your machines running smoothly. We typically see some of the best storage deals of the year around this time, and the brand <a href="
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Crucial's 1TB MX500 drive drops to a new low of $68 for Black Friday
