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    Can a Mini-9 handle this?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by McCool, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. McCool

    McCool Notebook Guru

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  2. JTOverath

    JTOverath Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't believe the SSD drive in the mini-9 is in the 2.5" format.
     
    JTOverath, Apr 28, 2009
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    MrNYC Notebook Geek

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    It won't fit. The SSDs that fit in the Mini 9 are a MiniPCIE card with a PATA interface.

    I believe, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, there are currently four different SSD manufacturers that make SSDs that fit the Mini 9:.

    Directly from Dell (STEC)

    RunCore has a 16GB, 32GB and 64GB

    Crucial has a 32GB -- not sure about a 64GB and

    Super Talent has a 32GB.

    Depending on what forums you read there are varying opinions as to which SSD is better or worse.
     
    MrNYC, Apr 28, 2009
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  4. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    runcore is the most common upgrade in the mini9

    you should really check out mydellmini.com if you have a mini 9 or are thinking of getting one. much better information about that specific system there.
     
    directeuphorium, Apr 28, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    And, there are plenty of I9 owners here & those that know of the system, that will also be able to chime in and help out also!


    Cin.
     
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  6. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    perhaps that's true, however here there is not

    Total posts 59559 • Total topics 7094 • Total members 11567 •

    devoted to the dell mini line of computers... plus over there you can talk about lots of things you can not here without getting your thread locked or being threatened by and admin.

    plus there is no infraction point system either! oh the joys of free speech...

    anyway,

    IF you want advice on any dell mini, go there..

    any other laptop, this place is good.
     
    directeuphorium, Apr 29, 2009
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