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    SSD Hybrid HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chapman_w, Sep 26, 2011.

  1. chapman_w

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    I've been seeing these Hybrid SSD everywhere and just wondering if anyone had some information on them?

    What are the upsides, and downsides?

    Are they worth the extra $$ for the upgrade?

    How does it compare to the pure SSD?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    chapman_w, Sep 26, 2011
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    If you're not in a rush, the 2nd generation Seagate XT's should be coming out soon.
     
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    Any idea when? Month? 2 month?

    Also where's a good place to buy them, cheap, reliable?

    Thanks
     
    chapman_w, Sep 30, 2011
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    I've gone to that thread and read through half-ish of it ... that's a lot ... heh

    But I've decided that I do want it and would like to know if anyone knew a good place to buy them, I see them floating around for $99 which is decent enough. Just wanted to know if anyone had some other place which is reliable.
     
    chapman_w, Sep 30, 2011
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    Thank you, that was exactly what I was looking for.

    Didn't know google has a product search. Good to know for future :)
     
    chapman_w, Sep 30, 2011
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    Yeah I like it too. It's called Google Shopping. Good for searching for low prices.
     
    Phil, Sep 30, 2011
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