OCZ Technology 120 GB Solid Series SATA 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-1SLD120G Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the OCZ OCZSSD2-1SUM120G Summit Series 120GB SATA II Solid State Drive , While Amazon sells it for $398, I was able to pick one up for just under $300 with a $20 rebate directly from OCZ. The specs are fantastic :Min Trans Rate 160 mb/sec;max trans rate 194 mb/sec; access time 0.2 ms. I used this as the boot disc for Windows Vista Ultimate ,and it cut down my start up time by 2/thirds, and knowing how slow Vista is to load, this is remarkable. I plan to use more SSD drives as boot discs only, therefore , you only really need to purchase one between 30 and 120mb total size, while using conventional SATA 7200 rpm drives to store data on.
The interface it the same as the sata drives you are used to, and connection is a snap, you do not have to format these drives, and in fact you should not attempt to defrag or low-level format this type of drive , for fear of destroying its efficiency and speed.
I am impressed and I believe you will be also.

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Corsair 256 GB Performance Series Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CMFSSD-256GBG2D Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this yesterday after a long weekend wait and let me tell you this thing rocks. And it rocks fast :). I am going to give you a review on a perspective of real world use and not on benchmark with all the numbers, not yet anyways.
I bought this for my MacBook Pro unibody and it is the best upgrade I have ever done. The speed is just simply mind boggling. I was shocked on how fast everything is. I am not talking about user wishful thinking, bias opinion of the speed gain, I am talking about screaming fast, jaw dropping speed. To give you some ideas on how fast this thing boots up, with the original stock drive, I got out a stop watch and timed it (not very scientific here but it'll do) and it took 1 minutes and 46 secs to cold boot the MacBook Pro into the desktop. With this new SSD, it took 22 seconds.
Applications loading is extremely fast as well. I mean, as soon as you hit the icon, the app is already fully loaded. I have a 8000 songs iTunes library plus about 40+ movies and 10 TV shows and iTunes loaded with lighting speed. It used to take at least a full minute to fully load iTunes, now it takes, literally 1 to 2 seconds (yes you read correct 1 to 2 secs to fully load iTunes).
I also have Photo collections with several thousands pics and it took, are you ready? It took 2.2 seconds to load the entire library. How cool is that?
Safari and FireFox are both stunning in loading speed with about 8 tabs of web pages.
My machine was running fairly cool with the old drive but when watching movies, the machine gets warm or sometimes hot to touch. With this SSD, I watched a full length 2 hour movie and the bottom of the MB Pro is steel cold. The fan never kicked on the entire movie. In fact I have not heard the fan since yesterday. To be fair, the MB Pro is so efficient that I never had any problem with heat or hear the fan noise but with the SSD drive, it is just dead quite. Very strange to use a completely noiseless and steel cold to the touch notebook.
About the drive. I did extensive research and found that this is one of the very best right now, watch out Intel (I think Intel still is the King). Before you get turned off my the name Corsair, it is really a Samsung drive with Samsung RAM chips and controller. Samsung has its own version of 256GB SSD but they only sell to OEM and not regular folks like you and me.
A tip:
Installation of the drive into MB Pro is very simple. Remove one screw that holds the drive and remove the 4 screws on the old drive (need special screw driver for these 4 screws). There is a video from OWC computing that shows exactly how to do it.
Painless upgrade:
I first put the SSD drive into an external USB enclosure. Downloaded SuperDuper, a free program to clone my old existing drive to the new SSD. Installed the SSD into MB Pro and boot it up. The first time booting up with SSD took a lot longer than what I stated earlier. I believe the OS needs to do some configuration for it first. After another reboot, the speed was astonishing.
I know that this is not cheap and I hear you. But if you want the joy of the greatest upgrade ever in the history of upgrading, this drive is the drive to get. Also, DO NOT go cheap on SSD drives. You get what you paid for. All SSDs are not created equal. Go do some research before buying but if you want to listen to someone who already did the research, read anything and everything on SSDs for years, then run, don't walk and buy this awesome drive.

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Corsair solid state disk drives set a new standard for reliability in desktop and notebook storage solutions. Corsair solid state disk drives utilize specially selected Samsung components to enable a life expectancy of over 100 years and OEM level compatibility and performance consistency. Unlike traditional mechanical hard disk drives, Corsair solid state disk drives have no moving parts. This results in faster system responsiveness, quieter operation and reduced overall system temperatures.

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Samsung F342T- Samsung FDE 256GB 2.5 MLC SSD SATA Hard Drive MMDPE56G5DXP-0VB - (F342T) Review

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I love this hard drive so much I bought two! Before I upgraded my laptops would always crash and took forever....now my computer couldn't be faster!
It definitely worth the money!
PS careful with the used ones they never really work the same!!!!

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Kingston SSDNow V+Series 512 GB SATA 3GB/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Notebook Upgrade Kit Bundle SNVP325-S2B/512GB Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had 10K rpm drives in my computer, but nothing compares to the speed of this SSD. The thing just smokes. The 2.5 inch form factor is ok with my desktop as long as you get a 2.5 to 3.5 inch adapter. 128MB is more than enough space. I've got Win 7 ultimate, Office 2007, a number of document handling programs, some video and photo editing software,itunes, etc. and I'm only using 30GB.
In all honesty, I didn't think I would see the magnitude of change in loading the system from boot. It's really interesting also that the time it takes to come back from sleep (standby) and the time it takes to come back from hibernation is remarkably similar.
If you are tired of slow booting, this is for you.


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Intel X25-E Extreme 32GB SATA 2.5-Inch SLC Solid State Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)Ubuntu boots up so fast i'm going to cry.
Cons.
Btrfs isn't out yet.

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The Intel X-25E Extreme SATA Solid State Drive is the ideal storage solution for servers, high-end workstations, and other enterprise applications. Unlike traditional hard drives with moving parts, the X-25E uses NAND flash memory that offers extreme performance and reliability and delivers the highest Input/Output Operations per second (IOPS) per watt.
A New Kind of Storage for Faster Performance and Better Reliability For enterprise applications, where performance, reliability, power consumption, and space are critical, the X-25E is the ideal solution. Instead of spinning platters like traditional hard drives, the X-25E is a Solid State Drive (SSD) and uses flash memory for storage, so there are no moving parts to break down.
The X-25E works and installs just like traditional drives: it uses the latest SATA interface for throughput of up to 3.0 Gbps and is in the industry-standard 2.5-inch form factor. For your peace of mind, Intel has even tested and validated every X-25E drive on the latest Intel-based server and workstation platforms, so you'll be confident of its superb reliability.
All this adds up to a storage solution that is quieter, cooler, takes up less space, and uses less power. Just imagine the reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) when you replace dozens of high-RPM traditional drives in your server with just one X-25E.
Performs Even Faster than Other Solid State Drives Intel has been making memory chips for decades, and it shows with the X-25E's intelligent design and outstanding performance. The drive implements an advanced architecture, using 10 parallel NAND flash channels with single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory for greater performance and reliability than drives that use multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory. The drive also features technologies such as Native Command Queuing, which enables up to 32 simultaneous operations.
The result is higher input/output operations per second (IOPS) and throughput than other SSD drives on the market. It achieves sustained sequential read speeds of up to 250 MBps and sustained sequential write speeds of up to 170 MBps, with a read latency of just 75 microseconds. The X25-E performs more than 35,000 IOPS with random 4 KB reads, and more than 3,300 IOPS with random 4 KB writes.
Higher Reliability and Silent Operation Compared to traditional hard drives, the X-25E is both faster and more durable. Since it doesn't have spinning disks or writing heads, there are fewer parts to fail. It is also less susceptible to vibrations and shock and is completely silent. The X-25E is rated at 2 million hours mean time before failure (MTBF) for superb reliability.
Lower Power Consumption is Good for the Wallet and Environment The X-25E also consumes far less power than traditional drives, lowering energy costs an making it an environmentally friendly choice. When active, the drive draws 2.4 W on a typical server workload and just 0.06 W when idle.
The Intel X-25E Extreme SATA Solid State Drive is RoHS compliant for its use of non-hazardous materials. It supports Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) commands as well as additional SSD monitoring. It is backed by a three-year limited warranty. The great performance of the X-25E makes it ideal for servers, workstations, and other critical use.

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OCZ OCZSSD2-1S32G 32GB SATA II 2.5-Inch SSD Solid State Drives Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a new HD after my high end 7.2k 250GB drive started to fail and after much reading of many reviews I gave this new SSD a shot.
WOW! This drive is so very fast it is amazing. Vista Ultimate 32bit installed in a few min, boot up is just crazy, and everything works as it should. My system has that snap that makes a joy to use.
Of course, if you need to store a ton of images, DVD images, or the like then you might not find 32gb to be acceptable but for me it is fine. After Vista, Office 2003, QBs, FireFox, and a couple of gigs of files I have 7.5gb free. Not a lot but enough.
If you are OK with the price and need a new HD this one is the way to go; I can't ever see myself going back to a non SDD drive again.

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The OCZ SATA II drive is designed to stay abreast of the performance features of high-end notebooks, and is ideal for energy-efficient mobile computing. With blazing access times combined with excellent reliability, the OCZ SATA II 2.5¿ SSD is the answer for enthusiasts demanding the most advanced storage for their notebooks and systems. At incredible capacities of 32GB and 64GB and premier speeds of 100MB/s read and 80MB/s write, OCZ SATA II SSDs enable enhanced productivity in your everyday computing and intensive multi-tasking applications. Featuring durable yet lightweight brushed alloy housing, OCZ SATA II 2.5¿ SSDs have no moving parts that are prone to damage from common mishandling. Designed for ultimate reliability, these SSDs have an excellent two million hour mean time before failure (MTBF) ensuring peace of mind over the long term.

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Mushkin Enhanced Callisto Deluxe 120 GB Solid State Drive MKNSSDCL120 GB-DX (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not going to get too deep into the numbers (you can find those online for the various iterations of the Sandforce based controllers), but let it be known that for the price, this little drive delivers a phenomenal performance boost for any laptop.
I use my laptop as a development machine and with the Callisto, it absolutely screams along. The laptop boots up to a usable browser in about 25 seconds. Visual Studio 2010 loads in under 4 seconds, even with various add-ins installed. Applications like Office 2010 and Firefox load instantly.
I store and run my virtual machines off a secondary, disk based HDD (Western Digital Scorpio Black) as the size of the SSD isn't conducive for the storage of large virtual machines. Performance is still great given that the majority of the reads/writes for the VM is done on loading/unloading of the VM (hint: not worth it to store you VMs on the SSD unless you have the $$$ to spring for the 240GB SSD).
In summary: get one and you'll never go back to disk based HDDs!

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Meet Callisto Deluxe, the latest SSD from the most prestigious name in performance computing With a massive leap in Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS) over previous- generation SSDs combined with the industry's most stringent quality-control standards, Callisto delivers more.

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Transcend 128 GB 1.8 Inch External Solid State Drive (SSD) TS128GSSD18M-M Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little drive. It is significantly faster than the current 64GB flash drives and has twice the space. It is small enough to fit easily in your pocket. It requires either 2 USB ports, or 1 eSATA and 1 USB port, because it draws power from one USB port and transfers data using the other port (Comes with 2 y-cables, one for USB only, the other for eSATA/USB). Mine worked perfectly right out of the box. I liked the first one so much, I bought a 2nd one to use as an off-site backup for my home computers. The only reason I gave this product only 4 stars is because it is currently quite pricey.

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Combining the speed and durability advantages solid-state technology with the versatility of eSATA and USB connection interfaces, Transcend's SSD18M is an innovative new type of storage device that offers fashionable good looks and high-capacity mobile storage convenience. Unlike traditional hard disk drives, this handy device is made of reliable NAND flash memory that contains no moving parts, which not only eliminates the possibility of mechanical failure resulting from vibration and shock, but also provides substantial weight savings and reduced power consumption. With both eSATA and USB2.0 interface options, this portable SSD features the ultimate in connection flexibility, offering guaranteed speed along with multi-platform compatibility. Aside from its high-speed performance and solid-state durability, the SSD18M¿s chic gloss diamond pattern fascia also distinguishes it as a genuinely fashionable device. SSD18M provides ultra-portable convenience, with a shape that fits perfectly in a pocket, briefcase or purse. Combining portability, speed and reliability inside an extremely elegant exterior, the SSD18M is the perfect choice for storing essential files either at home or when traveling.

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Crucial Technology 256GB Crucial M225 Series 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (CT256M225) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been happy with this drive for several weeks now. It is small, energy-friendly, silent, and very fast. Of course, it is a product for early adopters, due to the cost and the small size relative to normal hard drives, but the performance alone is worth it for some. If you are comfortable enough with a computer to either burn a CD from an .iso file or create a bootable USB drive, I strongly recommend you install the latest firmware version 1916 that Crucial recently made available on their web site. This firmware includes a few bugfixes and supports background garbage collection (useful for RAID configurations) and Trim support under Windows 7, which helps the drive maintain a high speed over the life of the drive. The drive has a 5 year warranty. The drive supports other operating systems, including Mac OS X, but works a bit better under Windows 7 and recent Linux versions, due to specific support for SSD drives there. Under Windows Vista/XP, Crucial provides a manual "Wiper" tool to help restore any lost performance over time. The Crucial specifications are basically accurate - using the ATTO Disk Benchmark, I can get a little over 200 MB/sec on writes and almost 250 MB/sec on reads from the drive. This measurement is taken after using the drive heavily for several weeks. Another suggestion is to disable the automatic/background disk defrag for this drive in Windows Vista/7. This feature is enabled by default in many installations. To disable it under Windows 7, for example, right-click the hard drive in My Computer, choose Properties, select the Tools tab, click Defragment, and turn off scheduled defragmentation. SSDs do not need to be defragmented, since there is no latency in accessing different sections of the drive, and a regular defrag will actually decrease the maximum life of the drive, since the writes to each storage location on the drive are (somewhat) limited.
The downsides of a product like this are the high cost, fairly small capacity, and the fact that it is a fairly new technology for consumer PCs.

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The Crucial M225 series Solid-State Drive is an excellent alternative to a traditional hard drive in notebooks and netbooks. No moving parts provides for a quieter, cooler, and more durable storage solution. It employs an industry-standard interface and dimensions, so it is easy to install. The Crucial brand of memory has long been synonymous with quality, reliability, and performance.

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OCZ Technology 1 TB SATA II PCI Express Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSDPCIE-ZDM841T Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one and plan on buying another for a backup. They have high IOPS and throughput but nowhere near what the manufacturer says.
You can see a quick and dirty review with charts and graphs on my blog [...]


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PCI-E Solid State Drives / 250GB - 1TB / x8 PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND / Mainstream Solution The Z-Drive m84 is a PCI-Express Solid State Drive (SSD) designed to offer the performance of OCZ\'s Z-Drive product line to enthusiasts for a more affordable price point and availability in the mainstream market segment versus the enterprise channel. The Z-Drive m84 is the answer to the demand from end-users to have access to this state-of-the-art storage solution. With cost-effective multi-level cell (MLC) NAND and a bootable internal RAID 0 configuration, the Z-Drive m84 is ideal for desktop enthusiasts seeking plug and play solid state technology. By taking the SATA bottleneck out of the equation with a high-speed PCI-Express interface, the Z-Drive m84 pushes the performance barrier future than competing mainstream SATA-based SSD products. The m84 can accommodate a wider range of applications and computing environments such as video editing and other multi-media creation and management, all while providing lower power consumption, superior durability, and shock resistance compared to traditional rotational-based drives. Perfect for bleeding-edge users migrating to SSD solutions but needing ample storage capacity for their workstations or desktops, the m84 is available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB (1024GB) models to house a comprehensive collection of applications and files. The Z-Drive m84 comes backed by a leading 3-year warranty and dedicated technical support, ensuring unparalleled peace of mind for your performance investment.

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AMP 128GB 1.8-inch 5mm 40-pin SaberTooth ZX IDE PATA ZIF SSD solid state drive Review

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(More customer reviews)I was hesitant to order this SSD since I had read about certain Air's that would not accept a drive larger than 64 or 80gb. So, I took AMP at their word and ordered this 128gb SSD. I did have one or two boots that did not recognize the drive, but after unplugging the battery and reseating the pata zif everything was great. Install of Snow Leopard was quick and I was able to restore everything from a CCC clone on a USB drive in no time. This is the fastest this lightweight has been and I love it. Seems like a new unit. Installation was not that bad either (9 to 10 minutes), so if your Rev. A Air is out of warranty as mine is, I highly recommend this upgrade.

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SaberToothTM SSDs are custom engineered to deliver breath-taking performance as netbook upgrades. The SaberTooth-ZX is a 1.8-inch SSD with parallel ATA (PATA / IDE) ZIF interface, and is compatible with most netbooks that use 1.8" PATA ZIF hard drives. SaberTooth ZX, in a slim 5mm case, is offered in 32GB and 64GB capacities. It is one of the fastest and easiest ways to upgrade MacBook® Air, HP Inspiron® Mini 12, select models of Sony® Vaio and dozens of other mini netbooks to higher performance and more local storage. With sequential read speeds up to 80MB/sec, you can enjoy lightning fast bootup and application load times and have enough drive space to store all your important documents. The SaberTooth ZX consumes far less power than a 1.8-inch HDD, which means you'll enjoy longer battery life and greater productivity.

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Patriot Inferno 200 GB SATA II 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (SSD) with TRIM support PI200GS25SSDR Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought the Inferno after reading some Sandforce reviews. The drive was packaged nicely and also included the 2.5" to 3.5" adaptor which is a welcome addition. Installed the Inferno, cloned the old drive over, and setup/optimized Win7 for it without a hitch. Ran the ATTO benchmark and the results were astounding! Achieved 271Mb/s write and 282Mb/s read which is not just fast but ridiculous fast! Been using this drive for a month, re-ran ATTO, and have lost no performance so TRIM works wonderfully. Boot time used to be 1 minute and I'd have to wait for the startup apps to load once in Windows. Now with the Inferno, boot time has dropped to 35 seconds with all startup apps loaded as soon as you see the desktop! The Inferno is worth every penny I paid and with a best in class 5 year warranty, you really can't go wrong with this drive.

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The Patriot Inferno Solid-State Drive (SSD) is a great way to enhance the performance of your computer. When you make the upgrade from a standard hard disk to the Inferno SSD, your computer will boot-up faster, your applications and games will open quicker and your system will run quieter. Inferno is built around the SandForce SF-1222 SSD processor and designed for blazing performance with industry leading IOPS, offering up to 285MB/s read and 275MB/s write speeds. With native TRIM support, and integrated DuraClass technology, Inferno maintains its performance over its life cycle and even extends the life of the drive. Inferno drives are also incredibly reliable and rugged: built with a durable and lightweight aluminum housing and NAND flash, Inferno SSDs have no moving parts making them more durable than traditional hard drives. Inferno SSDs are available in 100GB and 200GB capacities and offer a 5 year warranty.

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OCZ Colossus Series OCZSSD2-1CLS120G 3.5-Inch SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very pleased with the performance. It would be nice if OCZ would supply some documentation in the box.

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The Colossus Series 3.5-Inch SATA Solid State Drives deliver exceptional performance for high end desktops and are the result of OCZ\'s latest breakthroughs in flash based storage. Designed to offer PC enthusiasts a best-in-class storage upgrade from traditional hard disc drives, the innovative Colossus Series features incredible speed and ample storage for the complete gamut of gaming, multimedia and demanding productivity applications. The Colossus and Colossus Cascade deliver all the proven benefits of SSDs such as superior system responsiveness, ultra-fast data access, and greater durability, while providing the storage capacity desktop users demand. The OCZ Colossus Series 3.5-Inch SATA Solid State Drive is designed to offer PC enthusiasts a best-in-class storage upgrade featuring incredible speed and ample storage for the complete range of desktop applications.

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Kingston SSDNow V+100 128GB SATA II 3GB/s 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive with Upgrade Bundle Kit SVP100S2B/128GR Review

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(More customer reviews)Instead of buying a new laptop I decided to upgrade my hard drive to an SSD. I did a bit of research and settled on the 128GB that included the upgrade bundle kit. I never thought the upgrade would be this easy. From the time I started following the instructions until the time I booted my computer with the new drive, it literally was 90 minutes. More impressive than the upgrade are the results. I upgraded a Dell Latitude D830 with 4GB of RAM that I purchased new 2 1/2 years ago. Here are the results:
- Cold Boot from power on until Outlook loaded and ready to use (in the startup list)...before: 5 minutes, 40 seconds. NOW: 1 minute, 45 seconds
- Hibernate before: 45 seconds, NOW: 32 seconds
- Power on from Hibernate: Before: 55 seconds, NOW: 30 seconds
Overall my computer is running MUCH faster. As I look back at the technology purchases I made in 2010, this one ranks right below the Ipad. I highly recommend the product for upgrading your laptop or desktop to an SSD drive.

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Kingston technology\'s ssdnow v+100 solid-state drive dramatically improves performance with impressive speeds. it makes any user more productive by speeding up boot times and application loads while removing hard drive crashes and other drive failures. ssdnow v+100 is ideal for demanding corporate environments and for system builders and integrators. it uses a standard sata interface but unlike a regular hard drive, it\'s built with no moving parts. it provides durability and reliability to meet the needs of professionals in the office or on the road. business travelers in any industry will appreciate its performance gains, as will medical professionals, software developers, video editors, designers, it workers and law enforcement officials. ssdnow v+100 features an independent garbage collection functionthat maintains a system at optimum performance level. this is especially important for systems running on windows xp, which doesn\'t feature trim, and it will also help organizations extend the software cycle on their systems, delaying upgrades of operating systems and compatible applications. ssdnow is backed by a three-year warranty, live 24/7 tech support and legendary kingston reliability.

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Corsair 128 GB Nova Series TRIM Supported 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive (SSD) CSSD-V128GB2-BRKT Review

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(More customer reviews)Boot-up times, after the BIOS completes loading, on Windows 7 64, including antivirus program, averages 25 seconds to a usable, stable desktop.
This is not an exaggeration: 25 seconds.
Launching programs installed on the SSD does not get the obvious speed bump, compared to a fast magnetic drive, as boot times. But since the virtual drive is on the SSD overall computer performance is faster.
While it is somewhat inconvenient to shift documents, images and some program files to a secondary drive, because of the small size of the SSD, that is a relatively minor issue. If you can afford a larger SSD get one.
In twenty years of computer maintenance/building/upgrade this is the single most notable upgrade I have ever seen in terms of an obvious and indisputable speed bump.
Expensive as SSDs are, this was a lot less expensive than building a new i7 machine.

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OCZ Technology 120 GB Solid 2 Series Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2SLD120G Review

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(More customer reviews)Pro's:
Good value for money. Performance is great on sequential reads, and good for sequential writes. Drive supports Trim & is Firmware upgradeable.
My system boots a lot fast and most apps open significantly faster (i.e.: In ~1/4 of the time). I have 2 of these drives in a RAID 0 array and can get sustained sequential reads of 440Mb/s with burst read xfers of >730Mb/s (measured using HD_Speed from steelbytes)
Con's:
Random reads are very slow and random writes are actually quite a bit slower then my WD Black SATA drives, but then again these are 'entry level' drives.
Other:
The following are not OCZ issues, but related to SSD technology in general...
The write longevity of MLC based drives is a big question and until there have been drives out there for 3-5yrs, we won't know how reliable they will be once 'aged'.
SSD drives are still an immature technology and OS support is not where it needs to be for the masses. If you put >1 drive in a RAID set the Trim function WILL NOT WORK. - Meaning you will need to manually run Garbage collection on a monthly basis to keep performance optimal. The need to manually 'tune' the OS to reduce writes is a burden that will cause issues for the non-tech savvy buyers. - The newer OS's should detect an SSD and make all the appropriate changes automatically (disable Defrag & System protection on SSD drives, Move Swapfile off SSD, stopping windows search, etc, etc).
Bottom Line:
I do recommend these drives for those who are buying on a budget as they are good value, have solid reliability, and will significantly improve performance over mechanical disk drives.


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