solid state memory?
We are getting ready to order a new computer to replace hubby's XP. We are considering a Dell 1700 Inspiron. I notice that some of the other computers they offer for more $ have solid state memory a...
Forum Discussion
mileshuff wrote:
What is the life expectancy of a heavily used SSD compared with a quality conventional drive? A low end consumer grade platter drive seems to last 2-4 years for me, usually the bearing goes out. A high end server class platter drive rarely has failed after 5+ years of heavy use. What about SSD's, such as R/W cycle life expectancy etc?
Some links that may interest you...
SSD Endurance Experiment
SSDs in AnandTech's Server Environment
My current SSD's of choice are Intel and Micron for business and have put a few of the Crucial M550's(Micron)and Samsung 840 Pro's in friends' laptops and haven't heard of problems... I have seen high failure rates in most other brands...
I am using quite of few of these and like them;
Intel® Solid-State Drive 730 Series
