SSD
An SSD, or solid-state drive, is a type of storage device that utilizes solid-state memory to emulate the method in which hard disk drives store data. It can use either RAM or flash memory, and often has a higher cost but faster access times than a comparable HDD.
In layman's terms, a solid-state drive is a storage drive that acts as a normal hard drive in your system. Because there are no moving parts, they are quieter, have faster read (accessing files already on the drive) times, and are less prone to mechanical failure than a hard drive. However, they are more expensive, consume more power, and have slow write times than a hard drive. They also don't come as large (yet).
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02/04/10 5:09pm Imaging LensVector producing digital camera autofocus with no moving parts
With all the modern conveniences digital cameras afford us, the notion of an idiot-proof "point-and-shoot" camera has probably… dig deeper
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01/15/10 3:52pm Computing Kingston SSDNow V 30GB Boot Drive lets you go solid-state for under $100
If you've shopped around for a netbook or laptop recently, you've probably come across talk of solid-state drives. These drives… dig deeper
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05/18/09 11:17am Computing Asus Eee PC T91 convertible netbook clears the FCC; dissection pics and manual available
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05/12/09 10:52am Computing Corsair P256 now shipping; 256 GB worth of SSD for as low as $658
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01/21/09 12:00pm Computing Sony on the Vaio P ultraportable: don't call it a netbook!
To netbook or not to netbook? That is the question. dig deeper
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01/18/09 3:36pm Computing Dell offering 256GB solid-state drive on laptops
The 256GB SSD is the largest solid-state drive currently offered in a laptop computer. dig deeper
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01/10/09 4:05pm Computing feature CES 2009: MSI Wind U115 and U120 netbooks hands-on
The MSI Wind U115 features a hybrid hard-drive system to maximize both storage and efficiency, and the U120 is next in line after the U110. Take a look at our hands-on impressions from CES. dig deeper
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01/07/09 9:01pm Computing Sony VAIO P ultraportable finally official
After all the speculation, leaks, and waiting, Sony has finally officially announced its VAIO P ultraportable laptop — a… dig deeper
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12/31/08 5:36pm Computing ASUS S101H netbook to replace solid-state drive with hard disk
The latest ASUS netbook rumors are that the company is planning to shove a hard drive into the super-slim Eee PC S101, calling it… dig deeper
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12/31/08 10:34am Computing Column Pro tips for getting the most out of your new netbook
Netbooks are quickly becoming the de facto budget computer and with a few tips, you can squeeze every ounce of computing power from your tiny portable. dig deeper
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12/31/08 10:20am Computing Asus Eee PC 900SD quietly released
Asus has quietly released a new Eee PC netbook, the 900SD. Although pricing and availability in the U.S. haven't been formally… dig deeper
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12/30/08 8:59am Computing MSI Wind U115 netbook with both SSD and HDD launched
Although the MSI Wind U115 was announced some time ago, the new netbook featuring both an internal SSD solid state hard drive and… dig deeper
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