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    MyDigitalDiscount Contest - Win a MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure Combo Kit

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Cleonard, Oct 31, 2012.

  1. feiafei

    feiafei Notebook Enthusiast

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    replace the old 128GB SSD in my laptop with the 256GB one;
    the 128GB one can be put in the enclosure as an external drive.
     
  2. Chocky_Rei

    Chocky_Rei Newbie

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    I would use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD on my laptop to store my entire 100+ gb Steam games collection for super fast loading, and the mSATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure for shuffling files between my desktop and laptop.
     
  3. SpecialGuy

    SpecialGuy Newbie

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    I would use the SSD in my laptop and the mSATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure with the drive that is currently in my laptop as a portable drive that I will use for backup up the data from friends/family computers that I often am called up to clean up malware and virus off of. It will be great to have a dedicated portable drive for this purpose.
     
  4. SDreamer

    SDreamer Notebook Consultant

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    I'd use that SSD to upgrade my current SSD so I can store more files :p
     
  5. spybenj

    spybenj Notebook Deity

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    I would use it in my future gt60 0ne, and until then as a sick external hard drive.
    It would be pretty great to win!
     
  6. SVOShark

    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    I'd run the 256 in this machine, while running a smaller one in the enclosure as a kind of 'super speed' usb drive.
     
  7. QKVenGeaNce

    QKVenGeaNce Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will use this combo to transfer media content back and forth between laptops. Fast transfer speed is all I need

    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
     
  8. collinm

    collinm Newbie

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    I will be able to put all my picture, music and source code on this ssd. Currently i only have a 128gig and it's to small to handle all theses data.
     
  9. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    I would use it to finally have a USB 3.0 external...
     
  10. Skarn

    Skarn Newbie

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    I'd use the SSD in the external housing for external storage on my most recent notebook until such time as I acquire a system with an mSATA port. I'd then back up the SSD, wipe it, and extract it from the external housing to use as the OS/app drive in the new notebook.
     
  11. biztechtchr

    biztechtchr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would use this in my new Lenovo Y580 to add additional storage. I would load the OS and all programs to the mSATA SSD and then use the existing hard drive as storage. I use my Y580 for video production, so this would really speed up the processing/rendering.
     
  12. poeticwil

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    I would use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure Combo Kit to back up my school work and projects as well as my music. Every hero needs good theme music!
     
  13. intel 4004

    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    I would use it to boost my computer startup speed...
     
  14. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd use it in my P151EM for extra storage.
     
  15. mike5026

    mike5026 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would use it in my HP DV7T to speed it up and finally be able to upgrade it to SSD and it would be a great thing to have especially I use my laptop everywhere. Also, I would use the USB 3.0 enclosure kit to put my old hard drive in it for extra storage and it would definitely speed it up!
     
  16. UNCNDL1

    UNCNDL1 Notebook Deity

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    I would you use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Combo Kit to keep Toughbook hard drive images on. Then I could try out new operating systems and restore back when/if I have problems.
     
  17. buffpatel

    buffpatel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Luckily I just got a laptop with USB 3.0 ports. So I'd use the drive as the ultimate portable Hard Drive to save my files on for when I travel.
     
  18. Quagmire LXIX

    Quagmire LXIX Have Laptop, Will Travel!

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    I would use it to take my pictures and video creations to family and friends homes to view on their computers. Beats taking my 10lb laptop.

    Thanks for the contest.
     
  19. kisetsu17

    kisetsu17 Took me long enough

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    I'll be using the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD as my external HDD for my video files--this will no doubt be a great help for my video editing workload. Of course it'll complement my SmartSeries mSSD being used as cache.
     
  20. meats

    meats Notebook Enthusiast

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    How would you use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Combo Kit?

    OMG, I would immediately upgrade the 128GB mSATA drive in my Toshiba Z830, then stick my old drive in the combo kit to keep in my laptop for extra space. Right now, I've only been keeping the bare essentials on my laptop, this would allow me to bring a substantial library everywhere I go!
     
  21. Alias

    Alias Notebook Deity

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    I would use the MyDigitalSSD to upgrade the HDD on my HP Dv6t so that I can experience the faster boot up and application load times!!
     
  22. TBoneSan

    TBoneSan Laptop Fiend

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    I would like to use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Combo Kit as a large Windows 7 boot drive. I would be temped to use the extra space and create a dual boot with Windows 8.
     
  23. PaKii94

    PaKii94 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i would use MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Combo Kit to store my videos and games so that i can get a cheaper smaller ssd for laptop for OS+ documents
     
  24. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    I would use the SSD combo kit to store all of my game files, music, and to backup my important documents to take with me everywhere I go.
     
  25. Tornator

    Tornator Notebook Geek

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    I would just use that msata ssd as mass storage to my steam and origin applications and games.. for extremely fast loading times! And usb3 adapter for future needs.
     
  26. mendameister

    mendameister Notebook Geek

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    I would use it to replace the 500gb 7200rpm standard HD that i'm getting my brand new r4 with! (Ordered it 3 days ago!)

    Also, I really wanted to upgrade the HD (both for lighter weight and faster performance) but i was restricted by budget. :\
     
  27. Xtrophy

    Xtrophy Notebook Consultant

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    I will use it in my laptop as a storage device. Simple and honest :D
     
  28. hizzaah

    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would use it in my girlfriends laptop (4 year anniversary on the 15th, so hopefully she wouldn't run off with it :p). She's running out of space on her 5400rpm HDD now that she's getting farther into her design major. I'll put her 5400rpm drive in the enclosure so she'll have an external drive to store and backup her projects on.
     
  29. Orlbuckeye

    Orlbuckeye Notebook Evangelist

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    How would you use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Combo Kit?

    Well I would use it to install Windows 8 on my Acer laptop. I would use the combo kit to make an image of my system on another SSD drive.
     
  30. tommyxv

    tommyxv Notebook Evangelist

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    I would give it away to one of the members over on AlienOwners.com :)
     
  31. xnap30

    xnap30 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would use it as a super fast, ridiculous overkill backup drive for my new XPS 15. I am a college student in desperate need of a backup drive for all my schoolwork
     
  32. Chonetic

    Chonetic Newbie

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    If win the BP3 256GB mSATA SDD, I will use it in my laptop as a secondary hard drive where I could keep all the virtual machines I use for school - backtraxx, fedora, windows server 2008 r2 enterprise, windows 7 professional ^^
     
  33. ahsan.mughal

    ahsan.mughal Notebook Evangelist

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    I am IN! :D

    I would use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD + USB3 Enclosure as a backup device for photo editing + video editing.. will make things go faster :)
     
  34. overclockthesun

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    Quite simply there are two ways I would use this either

    1) I would just use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD as my main drive in my laptop by getting rid off the slow 5400 rpm toshiba drive that I have (which btw hdtune says has only 32 days of life left! amazing since its only 4 months old :confused:) or

    2) I would use the MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD and mSATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure Combo Kit as an external
    drive to divert my Pagefile to it + would also allocate a certain amount of space for Readyboost and with the remaining space I will store my cubase files on it so they can load fast.
     
  35. iLLuSi0N

    iLLuSi0N Notebook Consultant

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    Will use MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD as my main drive for faster boot time and system performance and mSATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure Combo Kit to use my existing drive as an external secondary drive.
     
  36. RogerCD

    RogerCD Notebook Guru

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    I would install MyDigitalSSD BP3 256GB mSATA SSD in that free slot of my machine and install linux to it, and i would use the mSATA to USB 3.0 Combo Kit as an external drive and as a Xbox360 memory expansion.
     
  37. samgu

    samgu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would definitely use this upgrade to start a tremendous Project like designing a rocket ship, make my way to be a star in The Big Bang Theory show and use a MyDigitalDiscount shirt in my first episode!
     
  38. Aiga

    Aiga Notebook Evangelist

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    I will donate this kit to my friend who has no possibility to upgrade her PC.
     
  39. Drunken1

    Drunken1 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a collection of parts collecting dust waiting for Haswell. These would be a nice addition and major upgrade to the old HD I have to use.
     
  40. zippyzap

    zippyzap Notebook Consultant

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    I would use the two items separately. The USB enclosure would house a HDD. The mSATA SSD would go in my ASRock Z77E-ITX motherboard. Or rather, underneath it.
     
  41. mkyeny

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    I would use the hardware to replace a recently broken external HDD! :)
     
  42. iamjanco

    iamjanco Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would use the ssd to prevent getting coffee stains on my Staples pressed wood desk top.

    Just kidding. Actually, there are already so many good reasons/purposes listed in this thread that I'm sure adding mine would be redundant. From a marketing perspective though (e.g., an ad). I might suggest comparing the BP3 to a competitor's ssd, where the bp3 boots up instantaneously (lots of happy smiles) and remains reliable through exposure to heat, wind, and sand (and maybe even water), while the competitor's ssd ends up becoming the coaster. You might even toss in a small bag of coffee with the BP3 to ensure users get a chance to make good use out of their previous ssd.
     
  43. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have an open mSATA slot in my laptop so I would plug in this SSD to make up a raid. As for the enclosure it will be for back up purpose or emergency in which i need to take out this SSD to somewhere else!
     
  44. Baenwort

    Baenwort Notebook Evangelist

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    I would use it to replace the 5K RPM HD in my wife's netbook. Not sure how much it would help but I'd like to see if it would.
     
  45. Ezi0

    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    I would use it for storage on my raspberry pi so it can finally become the quick and fast media center it was always meant to be.
     
  46. pgm_01

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    I would use it to back up my music files. I had a scare recently when a drive went down for the count, luckily I had moved the music files to the secondary hard drive. I would love a fast and reliable back up drive.
     
  47. tian105

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    Thank you for the giveaway!
    If I win, I would use this combo to upgrade my GF's laptop : )
     
  48. greenfield

    greenfield Notebook Guru

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    I would finally get my brothers computer operational again, His old 5400rpm drive is dying.
     
  49. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    It'd be going in whatever ultrabook I decide to purchase. I'd rather have an mSATA than traditional SATA drive to save on weight. The enclosure combo would be great not only for tranferring of data I have but also for future use and use it for backups of my mSATA drive. :)
     
  50. Gabbo2003

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    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I would use it to upgrade my laptop, and give it a boost installing on it the OS and using the traditional HDD as a storage.
     
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