Does anyone have the 32GB and 64GB versions and found any difference in speed of operation (e.g., due to greater on-board storage overhead of 64GB)?
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there is no difference in speed, it's just extra storage memory not more RAM. as far as speed goes the only difference you MIGHT notice is the 4G/LTE model has a slightly faster processor but to most it is unnoticeable.
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The 5400rpm Best Buy's (NP700Z5B-W01UB) model HDD was a deal breaker for me. Besides Amazon's tax savings offset the price difference, so you get all 4 additional features (7200 HDD, 8G SSD, backlit keyboard, better video) for about $100 considering shipping and the current $150-$200 price difference. However the mention of the 5400rpm drive in S03 (and I'm sure S04) models made me think again. It's gotta be some difference with S01/S02 and the drive seems to be it. Another thing that one reviewer (of the S04) confirmed is that the 8G SSD is indeed proprietary tech (built into and inseparable from the HDD) and thus unavailable as a separate drive letter. I use Linux as my primary OS, so I don't care about Windows startup or IE speed. I don't think Linux would pick up the SSD at all. Which makes me go back to the stripped down Best Buy model. I'd simply swap its slow HDD with a full-size (256G+) SSD which can be had for $300 nowadays. I can live w/o the backlit keyboard and as far as the less capable video card, it's a business notebook, not a water-cooled gaming rig anyway.
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I have one and it's 64 bit. My only disappointment was that it will only handle 8GB of memory. Other than that, it works great.
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good evening, I will actually install a 32 gb and not think of any problem, now I have a 16 gb and goes just as well.
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It comes with 2GB why did you upgrade all the way to 4GB, did it add that much more speed? and how much extra of a cost? Are you still happy with it?Thanks
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I tried a hybrid drive and it gave me similar performance to a SSD, 10 to 25% in initial load, no diference in between game load time and not much difference in start time. Basically not really worth it. The difference is like 36 sec vs 40 or 55 vs 102 sec.
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Thanks for the response...the first 2GB i received from Amazon actually seemed to slow DOWN my netbook...esp noticeable after i replaced it with the 1GB to see if the hanging shutdown would go away (which it did)...so my question to you is...do you notice ANY enhanced performance from the 800 mHz 2GB install?
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Sata 6gb, the difference is speed...to benefit from the 6gbs, you have to have a compatible motherboard or else it will work on 3gbs (which would be fast anyways)
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Technically the on-board. Unless you are doing tens of thousands of transfers an hour, or moving enormous files (1Gb+) constantly, you would never see the difference in a home or small office system. The question comes down to one of what equipment is available at what cost. I used 3 of the 640L controllers in a business application each supporting a 6Tb RAID-5 array for video editing and storage. No speed issues there.
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Haha yes just be sure you have the 250 gb option selected. I know they merge various versions under the same reviews so just be careful.
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I bought the 480GB and the speeds are pretty awesome read about 6GB (SSD) and the 250 (originally built in) over USB 3.0 about 3GB/S Hope this helps
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If they'r enot going to jump straight to 150GB or more, why even bother? Solid-state memory has already exceeded 32GB and has MUCH better performance attributes, including durability, energy/battery life, and flexibility.I will hold out for either a 1TB version or 64GB flash disk (or 32GB Flash disk + CF card expansion capability). And forget it if they try to ram some proprietary codec down my throat!
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Thanks for all the tips and advice. I've had a 20GB for quite a while. The hard disc failed at one point, but I was fortunately able to fix it. Think I'm going to go for the Classic. That nano is very tempting, but 120GB is hard to beat.
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The one I got is 1.8... From experience that is not the only factor for device performance. I am still happy with this one way more than other more expensive device that I got later! Did not try to update or upgrade the os yet.
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Most welcome. You might consider getting the 64 GB version of this drive instead of the 16 GB. It will give you a lot more flexibility, and at $24.99 you'll be paying 39 cents/GB instead of 63 cents/GB for the 16 GB drive. Just a thought.
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oh okey,am sorry,i got the Samsung 64 Evo Orange it's a 64 gig,and it works flawlessly, large amount for movies and music,...,didn't try any larger capacity,...
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That is normal. The system reserves a portion for "operating overhead." Only the difference is available.I have 4 gb installed, 2 x 2; only 3.0 is available.