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    Decided on which 120-8GB SSD to get...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by govtdog, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. govtdog

    govtdog Notebook Consultant

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    ... NONE.

    Seems like just after or during CES is not a good time to buy a current SOTA SATA III SSD.

    So, right now, I am using my $200 bucks to get a family pack of the MS Office Home and Student, 3 pack, for about $115, and then using the rest to save for that time in the hopefully near future when Sata3 SSDs drop to $1/GB and the 2nd bay DV7 cable is available without buying a whole bunch other HP stuff. :D

    Thank you very much to all of you who helped to educate and advise me on this new SSD stuff and I will be sure to pass along your sage advice and knowledge to others here.

    Thanks again!
     
    govtdog, Jan 20, 2012
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    jrwingate6 Notebook Deity

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    Waiting a couple months will make no difference in real world speed. Your best bet is to wait until next year when prices will most likely drop to $1/gb.
     
    jrwingate6, Jan 20, 2012
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    With luck it we'll get $1/gb sooner than next year. We're currently at $1.50/gb. I'm waiting for $0.50/gb to get a large SSD.
     
    richarddd, Jan 22, 2012
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    Voodooi, Jan 23, 2012
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