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Fender
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SSDs

Post by Fender »

Thoughts on these?

http://tinyurl.com/m2aptv

I'm thinking this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820227461
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Scourge
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Re: SSDs

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Nice, but not much space.
Fender
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Post by Fender »

Not the point. Install OS and a few key applications on the SSD. Use the existing HD for media (mp3s, photos, vids, etc) in super power saver mode. I get much improved battery life and much improved performance. My notebook has 2 HD slots, one is currently empty. I'd like to install Win7 on the SSD.
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mmm... I've been meaning to invest in a SSD one of these days.
DTS
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If you want to avoid wasting your money on a drive that will run badly once it's full, read this article:
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdo ... i=3631&p=1
I haven't finished reading it myself, yet, cause it's pretty long.
I have however, gathered that - partly from reading his previous 2 articles on SSDs - waiting for TRIM might be a good idea. Linux supports it already. Win7 not yet (at the time of the article). Only some drives support it aswell.
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Re: SSDs

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Drives are starting to emerge that handle it onboard, so OS support isn't an issue if you get one of those drives.
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Re: SSDs

Post by Fender »

n1 :up:
thanks
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