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    SSD and flash memory?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by H4rbringer, Nov 20, 2008.

  1. H4rbringer

    H4rbringer Notebook Guru

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    So, I've been considering buying an SSD for a long time, but have been a little hesitant due to price and lack of storage. The main benefits I see are less heat im my LG P300, as my current hard drive does get pretty toasty, and faster read speeds for OS and programs.

    I'm starting to get sick of waiting for an acceptable 128 GB drive at a decent price sooo... I'm considering purchasing a 64 GB SSD, either samsing mlc or mtron slc if i decide to splurge, and a 32 GB flash card to store my music and videos.

    Before I do this though, I want to make sure I wont have some kind of problem. What is your opinion? I dont mind the slow write and read speeds on the flash card.
     
    H4rbringer, Nov 20, 2008
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Get the 64GB SLC Mtron 3500 from RocketDisk... $389 :) haven't seen a bad SLC drive...
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 20, 2008
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    Jaycee8980 Notebook Deity

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    Get an Intel X-25. Rave reviews.

    Stay away from MLC G. Skill's, OCZ's and Patriots.
     
    Jaycee8980, Nov 21, 2008
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