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    SSD v. HDD for netbook (to withstand bumps and knocks)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MisterE, May 20, 2009.

  1. MisterE

    MisterE Notebook Guru

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    I thought I knew a bit about ssds and hdds, but I am trying to find the best netbook for a mother, that might accidentally hit, bump, or drop the netbook.

    Which is more shock-resistant to those sorts of abuses, a SSD or a HDD?

    thank you. :)
     
    MisterE, May 20, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    SSD of course will be more resistant to shocks. But I don't know about "accidental hit".

    HDD versions are pretty durable as well. I've dropped my netbook down stairs, from tables..etc and so far, it has held up.

    I know a guy who had an Acer Aspire One in a totaled Car crash. The netbook survived while the car goes to the dump.
     
    jackluo923, May 20, 2009
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Some HDDs have accelerometers that detect a drop and park the heads. I recall reading Seagate 5400.5 in latest ASUS 1000H series have something like that. SSD is more resilient to frequent drops.

    It should be noted that many of the delivered SSDs with netbooks are poor performers. Any 2.5" HDD equipped netbook can have it's HDD replaced with say a OCZ Vertex SSD to give it a boost in performance and take some more abuse, but at a cost.
     
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    SSD > HDD for shock resistance, if the notebook is off or if the hdd has a g sensor it can save it from damage if it falls.

    I guess the choice depends on how much you want to spend, you can get a netbook for $400 now or less, and a SSD cost anywhere from $100 for a super small 30gb version to over $400 for a larger version that still wont be half as large as a $70 hdd.

    If you need space your going to need a HDD or to spend a lot for a larger very expensive SSD.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 20, 2009
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    Keep in mind that when you turn your netbook of or on standby, the heads are already locked.
     
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    Get an SD card if you can't afford fast SSDs. It's a poor man's SSD.
     
    jackluo923, May 20, 2009
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