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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:28:36 -0800, Savageduck wrote:
On 2012-12-05 10:10:21 -0800, Alfred Molon said: In article , DanP says... Why do you need 1Tb SSD in your computer? To store image files. It's impractical to have a brick attached with a cable to a notebook computer. It's better if the brick is inside the computer case. Quite a lot of laptop users are replacing the optical drive (DVD/CD) with an SSD to give themselves a dual HDD/SSD laptop system to give themselves the benefit of the SSD speed and maintaining the workhorse ability of the HDD. Currently I travel with that additional pocket drive, but to call it a brick is a bit of an overstatement. I had a look at the ExpressCard 54 SSDs so I could use a big HDD on my laptop but found it expensive for my budget and not easy to use on another computer. A DVD bay adaptor is reasonably cheap (but you lose the DVD/CD drive). For laptops both are good solutions for having a SSD drive with a separate HDD. If this is not good enough have a look at a hybrid drive. See the number of 5* reviews for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B005EEZ0H0/ ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 I will get a cable connected NAS on my home network and will be stored out of sight as I certainly don't like clutter. For desktop users it is easier, a small new SSD for OS and and keep the old HDD for storage. I'd still recommend a RAID NAS if you have more than one computer in the house, or if you want to back up to HDD's or if you want your data accessible from outside your house. Just check the transfer rate for the SSD you are buying goes in the region of 400-500MB/s. SATA II will halve that rate but it will still be impressive. I need to calm down now. DanP |
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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
In article , ray
wrote: If you'll read the OP, you'll find that it asks about SSDs replacing HDDs. That is what I replied to. I believe 1tb is pretty much 'normal' with new systems. it depends on the system. many of them already come with ssd standard and do *not* have 1 tb. |
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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:39:39 +0000, ray wrote:
On Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:17:53 -0800, DanP wrote: On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:58:49 PM UTC, ray wrote: On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:44:13 -0800, RichA wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20579077 Eventually? - probably. But it will be some time before 1TB solid state AFFORDABLE drives are available. Why do you need 1Tb SSD in your computer? Store your data on a RAID NAS with HDD. That way you can afford to have a small but fast SSD that helps your computer boot in seconds, store your data in a safe place, access it from other computers in your house or even from outside. And archive your data on HDD's. I am on my first SSD, I have heard they might not last long. I have changed some settings on my system to be SSD friendly and not abuse it. Even if it fails in 6 months I would buy the same one again. Mine is a 60Gb, I have read less storage gives more reliability and is cheap enough to be replaced yet big enough to hold my system. DanP If you'll read the OP, you'll find that it asks about SSDs replacing HDDs. That is what I replied to. I believe 1tb is pretty much 'normal' with new systems. SSD's will replace the HDD's role of OS drives and will push the HDD's to an archiving role. HDD's will still be there but will play a different role. Is like driving a car everywhere. Get a motorbike and commute faster but you will still be doing your shopping with the car. Except you don't die when you use a SSD. And selling your car to buy this http://databikes.com/imgs/a/c/o/e/h/ harley_davidson__e_glide_carriage_2002_1_lgw.jpg is not recommended. DanP |
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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
In article 2012120510403216807-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck
says... BTW: I use the OWC Mercury "On-the-Go" FW800/400 drives. http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other...g/MS8U3H5T1.0/ There are smaller USB HDD cases than that. -- Alfred Molon ------------------------------ Olympus E-series DSLRs and micro 4/3 forum at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MyOlympus/ http://myolympus.org/ photo sharing site |
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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
In article , DanP says...
If this is not good enough have a look at a hybrid drive. See the number of 5* reviews for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B005EEZ0H0/ ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Only 500GB :-( I would need a 3TB 2.5" drive, or at least a 2TB one. -- Alfred Molon ------------------------------ Olympus E-series DSLRs and micro 4/3 forum at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MyOlympus/ http://myolympus.org/ photo sharing site |
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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
On 2012-12-05 15:09:16 -0800, Alfred Molon said:
In article , DanP says... If this is not good enough have a look at a hybrid drive. See the number of 5* reviews for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B005EEZ0H0/ ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Only 500GB :-( I would need a 3TB 2.5" drive, or at least a 2TB one. That is going to be hard to find at 2.5''. The largest capacity 2.5'' HDD I have found is a 1.5TB, and the largest 2.5'' SSD is currently 960GB. ....that is unless you know something I am unaware of. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Could flash memory replace DVD/Hard Drives if this pans out?
In article , Alfred
Molon wrote: I would need a 3TB 2.5" drive, or at least a 2TB one. why do you need 2-3tb in a laptop? |
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