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    hdd to ssd

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DAS***, Jun 5, 2008.

  1. DAS***

    DAS*** Newbie

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    hi everyone, am thinking of getting a hdd laptop, but would like to know which one is best considering i would like to upgrade it manually later on in year to ssd? for example on what makes of thinkpads is it possible to do this? or are other brands and their makes easier to do this?
     
    DAS***, Jun 5, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    yes you can swap to a SSD later on aslong as it uses the same SATA interface. I recommend getting a HDD because SSD's are not worth the money yet... maybe in the near future...
     
    flipfire, Jun 5, 2008
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    ssnseawolf Notebook Consultant

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    Seconded.

    All Thinkpads are capable of using SSDs. To the computer a HDD and a SSD looks exactly the same.
     
    ssnseawolf, Jun 5, 2008
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  4. DAS***

    DAS*** Newbie

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    cool thanks thinkpads are now lookin good :D
     
    DAS***, Jun 6, 2008
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  5. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    I disagree...you can get a 120Gb ssd now from newegg for 6-700 bucks which is a great price drop. You will see a large difference in typical operations to include startup and whatnot through the large decrease in access times.
     
    Les, Jun 6, 2008
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  6. Rich.Carpenter

    Rich.Carpenter Cranky Bastage

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    $639 for 120GB? I agree with flipfire. Just not worth it, yet.
     
    Rich.Carpenter, Jun 6, 2008
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    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    just wondering Les, why such an SSD pusher? Technology is half of my job, I consider myself and early adopter and do waste a lot of money but I just cannot justify the prices. not yet at least. I mowed lawns for months to buy my first caddy load cdrom 2X so I could play 7th guest. 600-700 for 128GB is super ludicrous, the cost/performance ratio is too low. just my .02
     
    techboydino, Jun 6, 2008
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  8. Surfer666

    Surfer666 Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm that's like my friend considering SDHC cards (16GB) to install his operating system on it... I'm wondering if the performance gains / battery life increase is worth actually spending that much, and if the gains are that significant.
     
    Surfer666, Jun 6, 2008
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  9. mziol

    mziol Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say wait it out a little bit. What's the rush? You can throw it in there later on when the price drops, and the technology will likely improve (as much as ssd tech can lol).
     
    mziol, Jun 6, 2008
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  10. Rich.Carpenter

    Rich.Carpenter Cranky Bastage

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    /sidetrack on

    I have very fond memories of 7th Guest. It was my first "multimedia" title as well. I got a Creative Soundblaster 16 soundcard and CD ROM kit for a bit over $400 for Christmas that year.

    /sidetrack off
     
    Rich.Carpenter, Jun 6, 2008
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  11. techboydino

    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    good times. mind blowing technology. from the creator of pole position.
     
    techboydino, Jun 6, 2008
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  12. DAS***

    DAS*** Newbie

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    Yes better to wait it out for the larger SSDs. Although 32/64 GB SSD is good enough for storage for me anyway atm. You can always get an external hard drive in the meantime for storage.
     
    DAS***, Jun 13, 2008
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