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    320 Gb 7200 Rpm Hdd Or 256 Gb Sdd

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MikeRadio, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. MikeRadio

    MikeRadio Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am on the fence about going with the 320 GB HDD or the 256 GB SDD

    I never used SDD... Can someone tell me if it is REALLY faster?

    Also, I read that SDD is Bad with Blu Ray and I am configuring with Blu Ray... so will that be an issue?

    Also it is weird that you can not configure bluray with the 128 SDD but you CAN with the 256 SDD...

    Also what is the "lifespan" of the SDD... I have seen several articles with different information... Will it last more than 3 years.. the life of most notebooks I use?

    Anyway if anyone has any answers especially if the SDD is really bette r(forgetting the price issue).. Please let me know..

    Appreciate your opinion!!

    Mike
     
    MikeRadio, Oct 28, 2008
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  2. pracola

    pracola Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wont say for others by I consider SSD to be fast. Money well put i'd say.
    I'm currently running Patriot SSD + Blu ray Type Z Vaio. No issues.
    SSD hasnt really been out long enough to determine life span.
    If you could ask Sony USA why their Z series has SSD but not with BLu-Ray because I also want to know. Oh well SSD + Blu-Ray currently on my Type Z and its awesome haha

    Finally. There are already alot of posts on SSD and Vaios. I don't think its wise to keep making new Threads. I just think less threads will make it easier for others to look for topics they need instead.
     
    pracola, Oct 28, 2008
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    human668 Notebook Consultant

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    At first there are only 128GB and 64GB SSD option for the Z. To burn a double layer BD, you need 50GB free space (25GB for single layer). 128GB-50GB= 78GB (acutually you get less then 78GB). Vista and prgrams take up some space. And then recovery partition takes up 7GB too. There aren't many space left at last. Sony just don't think it's user friendly and decide not to put them together.
     
    human668, Oct 29, 2008
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  4. pracola

    pracola Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cheers human668 for the info. Too bad huh, I just checked the Sony JP website and they have 256SSD but still don't allow the pairing of a blu-ray drive.
     
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    human668 Notebook Consultant

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    Are you sure?
    I'm pretty sure Japan Sony Style does offer 1600x900, bluray burnner and 256GB SSD all together.
    Are they too pricey so you don't see it?
    I hope I can afford something like that after 3 years.
     
    human668, Oct 29, 2008
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  6. pracola

    pracola Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh my bad LOL
    Maybe the price did dazzle my eyes haha but yea maybe I'm too use to not seeing the option of SSD + blu-ray :p
    Cools 256 Raid + Blu-ray. Thats pretty neat. Someone please dissect it so I can copy so I can raid my unit as well LOL
     
    pracola, Oct 29, 2008
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  7. pracola

    pracola Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also for those who are interested here is the custom made link:

    h**p://w ww.jp.sonystyle.com/Style-a/Ownermade/z90/index.html
     
    pracola, Oct 29, 2008
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  8. MikeRadio

    MikeRadio Notebook Enthusiast

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    It DOES seem there is a 256 GB/Blu Ray option on CTO on American site)...

    Do MORE PEOPLE get the standard SATA Drive or the SDD....

    If money was no object and you had a choice... which is BETTER??

    Thanks for help
     
    MikeRadio, Oct 29, 2008
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  9. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    High quality SSD IMHO is the best option. Issues are that they are not very large, comparable to mechanical hdds now, price, and quality of some lower end drivers causing some major access issues.
     
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  10. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    SSD. Without a doubt. Performs better and has higher shock resistence.

    Seagate 7200.4 500GB is coming soon though and it's an interesting alternative.
     
    Phil, Oct 29, 2008
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Dam, it may be time to upgrade...with that new 7.2k500 coming down the line :D
     
    gengerald, Oct 29, 2008
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    bbasra Notebook Evangelist

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    I wouldn't mind this in mine, but i have 3 year warranty which i do not want to void :-(
     
    bbasra, Oct 29, 2008
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    I have both the new Z590CTO 256GB SSD and Blu-ray and the Z590UAB 128GB SSD both from the American Site the Z590CTO 256GB SSD and Blu-ray was delivered this morning and ordered on October 23rd
     
    hjacobs2000, Oct 29, 2008
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    wow 256gb ssd and blu ray. how much did u spent on it?
     
    recca85, Oct 29, 2008
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    $5043.52 including tax and next day shipping

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  16. chong67

    chong67 Notebook Deity

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    I go for HD now. Those SSD still super expensive.

    The other Q is that it is not friendly to put it in the Z from what I have read.
     
    chong67, Oct 29, 2008
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