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    solid state drive vs hybrid

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Xellon, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    Whats the speed difference between SSD Vs a 7200rpm hybrid? is it significant enough to sacrifice space for?
     
    Xellon, Feb 12, 2011
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    hatcher Notebook Consultant

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    "hybrid" is a joke imo, a G2 Intel X-25 80GB SSD can be had for $150 and that's plenty for your OS (15sec boots) and more than a few apps, then use your 500+GB mechanical HDD for storage.
     
    hatcher, Feb 12, 2011
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Check it out yourself-

    Hybrid:
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    SSD:
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    Difference is pretty significant. If you can live with a smaller capacity drive, then SSD would probably be best. If $ isn't much of an issue, then small capacities shouldn't be an issue since 500+GB SSDs can now be purchased (though personally I don't think it's worth it).
     
    David, Feb 12, 2011
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  4. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    lol, that answers my question. thx David :)
     
    Xellon, Feb 12, 2011
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  5. JunkStory

    JunkStory Notebook Consultant

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    SSD's performance is amazing, but unfortunately the price tag is still very hefty.

    I remember I was shopping for an SSD literally almost 3 years ago, but back then decided to wait for the price to drop. Fast forward to today, I finally went to check out the price.... It was expensive back then, and still expensive now. As a developer I have to install a lot of stuff on my computer, and would never be able to fit everything in less than 150GB. So SSD is still a no go for me.
     
    JunkStory, Feb 12, 2011
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