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Apple SSD Drives : Where Mac Storage Is Headed
Published on 2011-09-23 00:04:39
With the introduction of the first MacBook AIR in early 2008, Apple pointed towards the future of Solid-Sate storage. The first models incorporated a 1.8" Parallel ATA drive, subsequent models moved to the Serial ATA SATA interface. In the most recent models, Apple now places the flash memory on a custom card module to conserve space. This points to an intriguing - and disturbing trend in where SSD for Mac storage is headed.As Apple rolled out other models of Mac laptop and desktop systems, SSD'
Think Forward : SATA III Interface SSD Drives
Published on 2011-03-14 09:33:11
Although Apple is still using SATA II 3GBps drive interfaces in its current Mac lineup, there's good reason to consider a forward-thinking SATA III 6GBps drive purchase.Flash memory speeds used in Solid-State drives are improving. They recently began to push beyond the bandwidth capabilities of the SATA II interface, and further speed gains are available to those with SATA III enabled computers. You can safeguard your SSD purchase by looking to the Micron/Crucial 'C' or 'M' Series, intel 3xx-5xx
Mac Compatible Hybrid SSD Hard Drives
Published on 2011-02-28 22:46:36
Combining high-capacity AND Solid-State storage - a new generation of HYBRID SSD drives has reached the market. Here, the Seagate Momentus XT 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch SSD - offers the best of both worlds.FYI: It's critical to make sure Seagate's Hybrid has the latest firmware applied. A bootable ISO disc updater is available at Seagate's site for Mac OSX users. These laptop size SATA III Hybrid drives offer from 250GB up to 500GB capacity 7200 RPM spinning platters - plus SSD flas
