SSDs for everyone? Not so fast

Hi TH,

Just curious, where did you get HyperBoot?

I googled and saw lots of reviews, etc. but nowhere to buy or download a trial, etc.

Or would I have to buy the full Diskeeper 12?

J

 

Yes Diskeeper 2012 Pro but I would wait till the 2013 version comes out but you can give the 2012 a trial run. This is the version I'm using http://www.condusiv.com/business/diskeeper/professional/ also see here in post 16 https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=2257812&postcount=16

HTH,

TH

 

Dear Brain,

For $15 ~ $25, why don't you have the 1TB HD permanently available in the internal DVD bay. The DVD is obsolete and no longer required. This way the laptop functions as fully functional laptop without having to lug the extra external USB3/eSATA enclosure everywhere.

They is how I have in most of my laptops, unless my laptop has two HDD bays.

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

Mohamed,

I didn't know that could be done. Do you have a photo of what the laptop looks like with the HD installed in the DVD bay? What a great idea!

 

Hi Brian,

Do a search on eBay.com

The cheap ones are for $15 ~ $25, depending on the sellers. The exactly tailored to your laptop with a tailored looking outside bezel cost about $50.

I will go for the cheap one. The only difference between the cheap ones and the expansive one is the tailored made bezel. I paid $12 for mine, and they look good.

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

Here is one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SATA-2nd-HD...?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item53f7ee1624

The only thing you have to worry, is the height of your DVD bay. The above is for 12.7mm Laptop Notebook CD/DVD Bay.

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

That is fantastic.

 

Roger,

Are you attracted to this method?

 

Yes, like you I didn't know this was available. I will probably buy one and a SSD in next few months

Thanks for the link and info aladdin

 

I find this exciting. After installing both drives I'd clone the OS from the original HD to the SSD and delete the OS from the original HD. A ten minute job and you are ready to run with the OS on the SSD and plenty of storage space.

 

Hi Roger,

You are welcome!

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

Brian K - Is there any particular brand of ssd which would be the better first purchase? I'm looking at buying one within the next couple of weeks. I'll just be running my OS from it and I'll be keeping my HDD for data. Thanks in advance.

Edit to add I was looking at either this one : http://www.ebuyer.com/410474-samsung-256gb-840-pro-series-ssd-mz-7pd256bw

Or this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/409850-samsung-250gb-840-series-ssd-mz-7td250bw

 

Hi ZeroDay,

All brands are very good these days. I have about six of them and they are all different brands. Go for the cheapest one.

Also, if you plan to keep only your OS on the SSD, and if only one OS or two, then 120GB is sufficient. This is the cheapest way to go. These days you pay only $80 for 120GB.

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

The first link you posted is for SATA 3 and the second link is for SATA 2. If you computer has SATA 3 then go for SATA 3, but the cheapest one. If you computer doesn't have SATA 3, then go for the cheapest SATA 2.

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

ZeroDay,

The Samsung 840 has a good reputation. Pro or Standard. I have two Intel 520 Series but I'd be happy with the Samsung.

Mohamed might like to comment. He has quite a range.

Edit... I just saw Mohamed's posts.
This computer has a 240 GB SSD with 12 OS on it and it's just over half full. The 120 GB SSD is in my son's computer and it benchmarks somewhat slower than the 240 GB but practically I can't tell the difference.

 

Thanks for the info Mohamed, I will indeed look for the cheapest 120gb. It's only going to have to hold Windows 8 and Linux Mint, I'll store everything else on my harddrive.

Thanks again.

 

Thanks Brian, I like the samsungs.

Edit: Just seen this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kingston-...puting_Solid_State_Drives&hash=item4d0d42ca0d I think I'll be buying that, it looks like a nice cheap way to get into the world of ssd's

 

Nice thread guys.
Good info and insights: l like the look of that hot swap SSd caddy.

 

Hi Roger,

Kingston has been in memory business for ages, and they make one of the best SSDs. SSDs are nothing but memory and controllers.

And, the link for the above SSD you posted is for SATA 3. I have Kingston SATA 2 and very happy with it.

Go for it.

Best regards,

Mohamed

 

Thanks for the advice and encouragement Mohamed. I'm going to order mine now

 

Thanks for mentioning this great program
I'm using a trial version of the home edition right now.
Do you have any idea when the 2013 version comes out?

 

Sorry for the late reply but I don't know as it's getting pretty late in the year maybe they will come out with a 2014 product?

TH

 

I've seen a couple defraggers review/comparison and Diskeeper is just pure hype. It offers almost no benefit at all based on the reviews i've seen.

 

great find, thanks for sharing!