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    Does this mean the Sony Vaio have space for 2 harddrives?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zachbb, Dec 4, 2012.

  1. zachbb

    zachbb Notebook Guru

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    Hi all

    If you configure the Sony Vaio S15, two of the configuration options are:
    • 750GB (7200rpm) hard drive
    • 512GB (256GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 (+$785.00)


    What does this mean?
    Does this mean that the Vaio has space for 2 harddrives as the two SSDs are in RAID?
    Does it only come with space for 1 harddrive if you order the 750GB HDD and 2 if you order the 512GB SSD?

    Also, is $785.00 for a 512 SSD a lot? Crucial's 512GB SSD sells on Amazon for $400 ( link). Is it less good because it's not in RAID?

    Finally, can I buy the 750GB configuration of the Vaio and then replace the HDD by the Crucial SSD? Do I need an adapter/caddy, or does it just fit in?

    Thanks :)
     
    zachbb, Dec 4, 2012
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  2. Invincible10001

    Invincible10001 Notebook Consultant

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    785$ for 1 SSD is a lot. Crucial m4 is good..but I think the Samsung 840 PRO or the Samsung 830 512/500GB SSDs are better (Quality/Performance)

    RAID: Wiki On RAID

    Replacing the HDD with a SSD should be pretty standard. It should just 'fit in'.
     
    Invincible10001, Dec 4, 2012
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    It is likely that you have 1 mSATA slot and one standard 2.5" drive bay which would explain why RAID SSD is offered, but not RAID HDD.
     
    tijo, Dec 4, 2012
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    Invincible10001 Notebook Consultant

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    Yep. He's right. One drive bay only.
    So they're likely doing the mSATA - SATA RAID.
     
    Invincible10001, Dec 4, 2012
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