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      11-09-2009, 12:12 PM   #4
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For the record, the 10,000rpm VelociRaptor HDD reads at about 105MB/sec.

SSD drives are generally clocking in at least double that. Reading at rates of 250mb/sec is about average. But they write at around 180mb/sec. So there is a bit of a difference there.

Also, most poeple use them as boot drives. Which means you only put your OS and primary applications on them. Applications you use often and will keep for a long time. There are some SSD's that seem to have issues with re-writing sometimes. However, the Intel G2 series is the top of the line right now in SSD technology. So if that kingston has one in it, that is what will make or break this deal.

Here is a small Anandtech review comparing the new and old Intel SSDs.
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets...spx?i=3607&p=1
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