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    Which SSD for IdeaPad S205?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by crispycomputer, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. crispycomputer

    crispycomputer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello!

    I have ordered an IdeaPad S205 and I would like to switch out it's internal HDD with an SSD. However, I have no idea what to buy, so help me out here.

    The smaller the SSD the better. 40 gb is perfect.

    Thank you.
     
    crispycomputer, Jul 18, 2011
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    How much money are you looking to spend? You might want to have a Mod move this to the SSD subforum as the people over there are extremely knowledgeable and may be able to help you better.

    Just some food for thought; Windows will take up around 16Gb to 20Gb of that space if you plan on running that. If you bump up to 60Gb or 64Gb there are a few more options for SSD compared to 40Gb while being nearly the same price. If you really want a 40Gb SSD, I would consider the OCZ Vertex 2.
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Jul 18, 2011
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    Yes, i actually changed my mind to a 60 gb OCZ Vertex 2, but im not versed in harddrives so i don't actually know if it would fit inside the laptop?
     
    crispycomputer, Jul 19, 2011
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    i use x25m 80gb and its fine
     
    boooggy, Jul 19, 2011
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    And you're using it with the S205? How long have you used it for?

    Please answer :)

    Thank you.
     
    crispycomputer, Jul 19, 2011
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    i installed just after i bought it along with 4 more gb ram.
    it's around 2 months since then and it is working great.
    installed windows 7.....and no prob.
    only thing that i don't like about this laptop is the fact i can't change the wireless to a 5 ghz card.......
     
    boooggy, Jul 20, 2011
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