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    Flash drives to challenge hard disks for laptops

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LuckMC11, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    i found this article here http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/07/17/flashdrives/index.php

     
    LuckMC11, Jul 19, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    It would be worth it, but only if the prices for the drives are competitive enough. What about the read/write transfersa of the drives. Are they less or more than current drives?
     
    Zero, Jul 19, 2006
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  3. chris2pher71

    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    YEa, I thought flash drives were significantly slower than hard drives.
     
    chris2pher71, Jul 19, 2006
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  4. dragonesse

    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    for the battery life boost, i'd be willing to pay a little extra for a slower ssd versus a normal hdd.
     
    dragonesse, Jul 19, 2006
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