New SSD For My Laptop
13 August 2010, 05:22 PM
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New SSD For My Laptop
I replaced the old fashioned HDD in my Sony Vaio Laptop with a new SSD and I have to say it absolutely ROCKS 
Boot-up time is about 30 seconds to logon prompt and a futher 5 once I swipe my finger or enter password - awesome and exactly how quick a computer should be. Yes, part of that could be a fresh install but having loaded up Win7, updates and all the MS & other bloatware, it still zips along very well. Opening programs is instantaneous and installing them means I've cut back on the amount of coffee I normally consume.
Thoroughly recommended
Boot-up time is about 30 seconds to logon prompt and a futher 5 once I swipe my finger or enter password - awesome and exactly how quick a computer should be. Yes, part of that could be a fresh install but having loaded up Win7, updates and all the MS & other bloatware, it still zips along very well. Opening programs is instantaneous and installing them means I've cut back on the amount of coffee I normally consume.
Thoroughly recommended
13 August 2010, 05:37 PM
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I got a Crucial M225 for my desktop machine just under a year ago. First one died on me but I had a replacement sent out in 2 days.
Very pleased with it, great boot time, application load time etc
IIRC recovering data off them is tricky should they fail so make sure you back up regular.
It's important to look out for firmware updates as well which can help with performance, trim support and stability.
Very pleased with it, great boot time, application load time etc
IIRC recovering data off them is tricky should they fail so make sure you back up regular.
It's important to look out for firmware updates as well which can help with performance, trim support and stability.
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14 August 2010, 10:29 AM
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I replaced the old fashioned HDD in my Sony Vaio Laptop with a new SSD and I have to say it absolutely ROCKS
Boot-up time is about 30 seconds to logon prompt and a futher 5 once I swipe my finger or enter password - awesome and exactly how quick a computer should be. Yes, part of that could be a fresh install but having loaded up Win7, updates and all the MS & other bloatware, it still zips along very well. Opening programs is instantaneous and installing them means I've cut back on the amount of coffee I normally consume.
Thoroughly recommended
Boot-up time is about 30 seconds to logon prompt and a futher 5 once I swipe my finger or enter password - awesome and exactly how quick a computer should be. Yes, part of that could be a fresh install but having loaded up Win7, updates and all the MS & other bloatware, it still zips along very well. Opening programs is instantaneous and installing them means I've cut back on the amount of coffee I normally consume.
Thoroughly recommended
19 August 2010, 01:29 PM
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19 August 2010, 07:19 PM
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Another vote for the crucial m225, though if performance is a must then the 256gb c300 is the top choice, the 128gb is slower. But if price is a factor than the m225 is hard to beat, i have it in my main rig and it's great.
21 August 2010, 03:06 PM
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Have you noticed any difference in the battery life after fitting an SSD?
I've got an 80GB Intel SSD in a PC that I'm tempted to put in my Vaio also.
It's only 80GB compared to the 320GB HDD in there already tho, but if battery life is a lot better as well as the performance benefits then I may just do it.
I've got an 80GB Intel SSD in a PC that I'm tempted to put in my Vaio also.
It's only 80GB compared to the 320GB HDD in there already tho, but if battery life is a lot better as well as the performance benefits then I may just do it.
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