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    advice needed external SSD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by __-_-_-__, Dec 31, 2011.

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    I want a small external SSD to exchange data between several notebooks. I'm looking for something with about 32gb-64gb. I'm avoiding 2.5 since they are already too big. I would prefer a 1.8" size one or even a mini pci-e or expresscard. I can buy an enclosure later. Reliability is not very important because data is non sensitive and I always have a backup. I'll use usb3.0 interface. I would like something with great write speeds but I can't find much. will I have to get a 2.5" one instead?
     
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    why not buy your preferred 1.8" / 2.5" SSD and use this with it if you don't have an enclosure.

    http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-GoFlex-Upgrade-Powered/dp/B003IT6PH2%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJASE6HSSVXTNREYQ%26tag%3Dsmtfx1-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB003IT6PH2?afsrc=fstfx

    or

    http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-GoFlex-Upgrade-Cable/dp/B003IT6PHM%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJASE6HSSVXTNREYQ%26tag%3Dsmtfx1-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB003IT6PHM?afsrc=fstfx


    or something similar
    I use mine for my dvd-rom, seagate external and an older hdd. would deinitely work on an SSD as well.
     
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    yes that is great and would do but that's not my problem. Problem is choosing which SSD. 2.5 is already too big and I want something with fast write speeds.

    I've selected some:
    Crucial RealSSD C300 64Gb sata III1.8"
    Kingston SSDNow V+ 64Gb sata II 1.8"
    OCZ Nocti 60GB mSATA II
    Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 64GB USB 3.0 pen drive
     
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