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Old 05-27-2011, 10:26 PM   #29
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I watched Linus' SSD video and kept my eye on the video timer. The HD took 12 seconds longer to close and start Windows 7. A 27% improvement with any computer component is just barely worthwhile upgrading. Considering the extra cost and loss in storage capacity, I can see why it is not too popular at the moment. I think I will wait longer until the prices fall a lot more.
i'm not sure if that's sarcasm or not. a 27% improvement in computer terms is a massive improvement. Find me another piece of hardware that would net you a 27% improvement in anything, from boot up time, to frame rate in a game....

the loss in storage capacity in a desktop is a moot point with desktops, because large capacity storage is so readily available and cheap. for example, a 1TB Western Digital Cavier Black is only $80 right now - for a high performance HDD. But if you are using it purely for storage, a 2TB Cavier Green is even cheaper at $75.
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