SSD Thread (Benchmarks, Brands, News, and Advice)

[vostro1400user]

so far no blue screen in five laptops here with 9.5.0.1037.

[gbporkpie]

Based strictly on what you state above, the 128GB seems sufficient for now, but myself, I always buy with an eye to the future too, so the 160GB Intel, while not that much bigger, is certainly more affordable (and faster, from many reports) than a 256GB SSD currently is and it gives you that much more breathing room in the % filled category that I'm finding is so important with SSD's.

I should probably make a thread on this but can you (or anyone?) suggest some good laptops with an Intel SSD like that? Not a minilaptop/netbook but with some actual processing power and a FullHD screen, preferably 17". I'd really rather not go through the hassle of installing the SSD myself and breaking the warranty. Thanks.

[DetlevCM]

I should probably make a thread on this but can you (or anyone?) suggest some good laptops with an Intel SSD like that? Not a minilaptop/netbook but with some actual processing power and a FullHD screen, preferably 17". I'd really rather not go through the hassle of installing the SSD myself and breaking the warranty. Thanks.

I don't think any laptops are sold with Intel SSDs...

[LaptopGun]

I'm out on a lark here, but maybe one of the Clevo retailers. I know Sager and Exotics both let the buyer specify what kind of thermal paste gets used, for (Zeus') sake: if they get that hyper detailed, why wouldn't they offer an Intel (at a healthy markup...).

I think best bet is wait for the right price and buy your own Intel. Self OS installation is unavoidable me thinks.

[hankaaron57]

Several Clevo retailers/builders have been offering the G1 for at least 6 months that I've seen.

Installing an SSD wouldn't void a warranty. It's the same form factor as a laptop harddrive.

[DetlevCM]

Several Clevo retailers/builders have been offering the G1 for at least 6 months that I've seen.

Installing an SSD wouldn't void a warranty. It's the same form factor as a laptop harddrive.

In principle it wouldn't...

But it really depends on the company...

If you have a HDD slot - then you're in the clear.

If you have to remove the palmrest as in the Vaio SZ and Z then Sony may argue that you aren'T allowed to swap the HDD...

[rmjanzen]

Sorry I am not allow to release any detail of this 1848 firmware because I don't want my friend get into any trouble since he is the only one have beta version from the company. It sounds cool that you have 1819GC because indilinx never give out GC version to any dealer except OCZ.

@ronan_zj
Can you tell us the big differences with the 1819 (maybe some release notes if they are done yet) and when this fw is expected to be released.

[davepermen]

Just for full disclosure here, I have previously stated that the 9.5.0.1037 IRST drivers have proven bullet-proof in all the systems I have tried.

Until last night, ugh! Blue screen of death on an Acer TravelMate (worked actually for almost a week, what???).

Fortunately, I simply had the client uninstall the drivers (over the phone) and problem solved, with no data loss, whew!

Just a heads up! They aren't as solid as I thought yesterday morning.

Okay, now I'm ready for all the 'I told you so comments'!

I told you so!

nah, i now have to get rid of them on my laptop (which had no performance gain anyways). i have to use it for a gig in 20 days, and, well, i should be able to rely on it by then

[davepermen]

I don't think any laptops are sold with Intel SSDs...

hp elitebooks?

[gbporkpie]

Installing an SSD wouldn't void a warranty. It's the same form factor as a laptop harddrive.

I will want the OS on the SSD right? Assuming a Windows 7 disk is shipped with the laptop how much of a hassle is it to install Windows 7 to the completely empty SSD drive? Does the laptop even recognise the DVD player if it doesn't have it's original HDD attached? Really clueless here :/