As SSDs (Solid State Drives) become more mainstream, we thought we would put some information together. We prefer looking at the Read/Write speeds (such as 500 MB/sec). Some people like to use the IOPS (Input/output Operations Per Second) measure; this benchmark is particularly useful for input/output actions required by servers.
Samsung PM810 (older generation)
Samsung 840 / Crucial m4
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Faster Read / Write Specs
Some makers have edged specs up closer to read/write numbers on the order of 500 / 300 or even 500 / 500. Although not generally-available to the public, some makers are even pushing the boundaries to 1000 / 500 and more. Read more here:
http://www.gizmag.com/smart-optimus-fast-ssd-enterprise-storage/19445/
Most people get 120-256GB SSDs. This should be enough space for most people -- although not enough for your entire digital picture / video collection! More space costs more $$...
Samsung PM810 (older generation)
- SATA 3GB/Sec; Read 245 MB/Sec; Write 210 MB/sec
- Launch September 2010
- About 2-3x faster than a 5400 RPM Hard-drive
- http://www.ssdreview.com/review/compare/samsung-pm810-128gb-axm0601q/
- Boot time around 30 seconds
Samsung 840 / Crucial m4
- Newer is SATA 3; 6GB/Sec; Read 500 MB/sec; Write 250 MB/sec
- Twice as fast as the Samsung PM810 SSD and about 4x+ faster than hard-drives.
- Boot times around 15 seconds
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Faster Read / Write Specs
Some makers have edged specs up closer to read/write numbers on the order of 500 / 300 or even 500 / 500. Although not generally-available to the public, some makers are even pushing the boundaries to 1000 / 500 and more. Read more here:
http://www.gizmag.com/smart-optimus-fast-ssd-enterprise-storage/19445/
Most people get 120-256GB SSDs. This should be enough space for most people -- although not enough for your entire digital picture / video collection! More space costs more $$...
