What operating system does this unit come with, or can one buy an operating system of ones own choice as well as the SSD drive size?
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it doesn't come with an OS, you can install either a Windows OS or a Linux distro (ie, Ubuntu, Fedora...)The SSD drive capacity can be whatever you want, but the actual SSD size needed is the 2.5 form factor. I tried fitting a 3.5 HD in the chasis and it didn't close all the way, so I switched to a 2.5.
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No OS unless the seller you buy it from includes one. Linux based OS or Windows works, I have not tried using it for a hackintosh so I can't say for sure if it is supported or not.
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it doesn't come with an OS, you can install either a Windows OS or a Linux distro (ie, Ubuntu, Fedora...) The SSD drive capacity can be whatever you want, but the actual SSD size needed is the 2.5 form factor. I tried fitting a 3.5 HD in the chasis and it didn't close all the way, so I switched to a 2.5.
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You can chose your own operating system. Then just load it on , we used a windows OS. Yea, you can use a SSD that fits your size and needs. Really easy unit to use .
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Zotacs proposal is the less the best. It doesnt come with anything. Not even a hard drive. Every thing is your choice. You decide what os or hd you want.
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to you it looks like 1 drive. The firmware on the drive uses the ssd for the most active files. you don't control that. format the partition and load your os. i think you will like it! I am really very happy with the performance; it is very smooth and very consistent.
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Hello.Ive purchased and currently own this product.This computer has SSD of 256GB and you can use slightly less than that. (The model that is described here)Thank you and let me know if you have any question!
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I haven't done that so I can't completely answer but really any SSD should work in it. This laptop really boots up fast compared to a regular HD. I suspect it is one of the new hybrids.
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I'm pretty sure that you can replace the 128GB SSD with a larger MSATA SSD. I have not done it myself, but I opened up the laptop and saw the MSATA that's in there. I didn't see any place to put an additional internal drive.
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I cannot talk technicalities here, but I know by personal experience it will be a very noticible difference. If you're strictly concerned with a boot time, SSD will be much faster.
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The one we purchased did not have ssd like the one posted, everything else was the same. It's been a great machine.
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sorry for the late reply. the operating system is installed on the solid state drive but the system doesn't come with an install disk.
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The model I bought required adding a hard drive and ram. Then install an os. Not exactly plug and play.
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This PC has 1TB "normal" hard drive and 128GB SSD disk (faster flash memory disk) where the OS is installed.
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It came with only 1x 128 SSD. I returned this computer as fast as I could though. It was just completely horrendous. Don't know if that helps you, but just fair warning from my experience.
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The OS will be installed on SSD drive ( done, this is how it is build ) ,...the rest ( programs ) you can decide where it goes. However you cannot have so many programs to fill up the SSD drive.
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I removed the 500G drive (it was 7200 RPM, BTW) and replaced it with a 250G SSD. Because of the fixed position of the disk connector a 3.5 to 2.5 adapter doesn't fit. I just plugged the SSD in and secured it with a couple pieces of tape. Since it lies flat, it's not going anywhere. I loaded a pre-release copy of Windows 10 on the SSD and have been running it for a couple months. Not a gaming rig, but a good general purpose unit. Boots fast, very stable. When Win. 10 is released I'll put the 500G disk back and run the upgrade so I'll have a genuine licensed copy.
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There seem to be different versions of the same basic model. Mine came with a 250 gb spinning platter drive. I put a 128 gb ssd in for about 80 bucks. The kit by monster made that super simple and you can reuse the software and cable for other computers. RAM seems to vary as well. I have three of these 1 from work and 2 bought used.
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I believe this particular one came with a 250GB Sata drive. I swapped it out with a 500GB SSD and then removed the DVD drive and used a drive caddy to put in an additional 1TB drive
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I bought a.256 SSD for my op system and start up.programs and used my HDD with another to.store music pics.etc....works.really well
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It is an enclosed SSD, so yes it comes with the drive. A very good one too. I own 1-240GB and 2-460GB U32's. If you have the same experience I have had with these drives you will like it a lot!