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dshaw4096

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So I'm ordering a new laptop so I can pull up escort websites faster.

I can get a regular

750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive

or pay an extra $350 for

256GB Solid State Drive

I had a solid state before and I'm not sure I really noticed a huge difference - but its hard to compare with different laptops, different software.

I do a lot of software development, gaming, kidding about website speed.
 
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funquest

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I replaced all my hard drives with SSD's. Why not go for 120GB size as they are at a better price point ~ $1/1GB or less when on sale?

The speed is there but for just web browsing maybe not.

I replaced my optical drive with an adapter to hold a second hard drive so you can store more. Ebay sells a bunch of these caddy's depending on your model.
 
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I sell SSD's and the reality is there isn't much difference in performance between an SSD and a regular hard drive. SSD's are built for rugged environments. Unless your planning on watching porn while flying a fighter jet, go with the hard drive and save the money. You'll get better performance with a high end uP ( processor ) and a high speed internet link. The drive is the least important when watching video.

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rubmeister100 said:
Then you might want to get one of these!

http://lifehacker.com/5910937/self+...ure-your-data-dies-a-quick-death?tag=security
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Cool!

However...

Airport Security: "Why are there wires and a detonator attached to your laptop computer?"
Passenger: "It allows me to destroy the data on my laptop"
Airport security: "Why would you need to destroy the data on your laptop?"
Passenger: "Well, for instance if you asked me to see what was on my laptop, that would be a reason"
Airport Security: "Are you familiar with our no-fly list?"
Passenger: "Yes, why do you ask?"
 
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Ohyesuare

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I agree with going SSD, if you value your data then a SSD is a lot less likely to crash if at all.
 
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NorthPole said:
You have to be kidding man.
My laptop and my assistants are identical thinkpads in cpu and ram BUT mine has an SSD, it smokes the living hell out of her regular 7200 rpm HD. Especially on startup/restart and on multitask application switching, its a rocket. You will never go back to standard HDs.

So yea there is a HUGE difference.

There is also a major advantage with battery power, SSD is way more power efficient, your battery lasts longer.

Finally - SSD is pretty much silent - you might hear some high pitched noises now and then if you are right up to it, but nothing that being .5meter away from it wouldnt make it totally silent.

So selling them is one thing, using them is totally another.

To the OP - GO SSD.
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I have a PC with SSD/HDD combo and agree that the SSD allows it to boot up really fast.
 
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alexmst said:
Cool!
Airport Security: "Why are there wires and a detonator attached to your laptop computer?"
Passenger: "It allows me to destroy the data on my laptop"
Airport security: "Why would you need to destroy the data on your laptop?"
Passenger: "Well, for instance if you asked me to see what was on my laptop, that would be a reason"
Airport Security: "Are you familiar with our no-fly list?"
Passenger: "Yes, why do you ask?"
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LMAO... I have trouble getting a few batteries through, so I think you might be on to something.

I can see this being a real advantage to the child-pornographers of the world... :(
 
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funquest

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Get the regular hard drive and then swap it out with a 120GB later. I'm pretty sure you can get an SSD much cheaper at computer stores than what Dell will sell it with a laptop configuration. Use the 750GB drive for storage.
 
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I've heard many horror stories about how people use SSDs only to find out that they burn out from constant use within THREE months. Something to re-consider and opt for hybrid use?
 
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NorthPole said:
You have to be kidding man.
My laptop and my assistants are identical thinkpads in cpu and ram BUT mine has an SSD, it smokes the living hell out of her regular 7200 rpm HD. Especially on startup/restart and on multitask application switching, its a rocket. You will never go back to standard HDs.

So yea there is a HUGE difference.



There is also a major advantage with battery power, SSD is way more power efficient, your battery lasts longer.

Finally - SSD is pretty much silent - you might hear some high pitched noises now and then if you are right up to it, but nothing that being .5meter away from it wouldn't make it totally silent.

So selling them is one thing, using them is totally another.

To the OP - GO SSD.
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All of this is true! I installed an SSD on my machine. I ported the OP system (Win 7) to it and everything ran fine for a month or so. Then the blue screens started. Every 5 minutes. The guy in the store warned me about it and said that SSDs are notoriously unreliable, which gives credence to what this post from MayJing says...

I've heard many horror stories about how people use SSDs only to find out that they burn out from constant use within THREE months. Something to re-consider and opt for hybrid use?

In the end I am now back on a regular drive and had to RMA the SSD, which was replaced. It now sits on a shelf...I'm afraid to use it. If you do use an SSD, make sure you only use it for your operating system (if it's a desktop) otherwise get Carbonite back up.
 
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I've heard many horror stories about how people use SSDs only to find out that they burn out from constant use within THREE months. Something to re-consider and opt for hybrid use?
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This is disturbing. SSB's are suppose to last forever because there are no moving parts.
 
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Rockslinger said:
This is disturbing. SSB's are suppose to last forever because there are no moving parts.
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Not last forever...they have a limit as to the # of times you can write/re-write on the flash nands...it's quite high.

Failure rates depend on the type and brand. Intel is supposed to be the most reliable. So many companies are coming out with them but best to review your particular model by searching to see what feedback people are giving them.
 
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