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Re: First screenshot lags like 6 seconds
Posted: 13 May 2009, 18:44
by zerver
Yes, you pay a premium, but the intel drives pwn at random access. They are 10-15 times faster than the competition.
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdo ... =3531&p=25
Re: First screenshot lags like 6 seconds
Posted: 13 May 2009, 18:56
by aegis
it's the usage of SLC (single layer) vs MLC (multiple layers)
SLC will last much longer (50+ years?) and perform faster, while MLC drives generally last 5-10 years and cost less.
Re: First screenshot lags like 6 seconds
Posted: 18 May 2009, 23:22
by zerver
Actually it's levels, not layers. Levels refers to charging levels.
MLC will have more than 2 different states for each cell, and is therefore more prone to errors and wears out faster.
This is the similar to the technique used in many tape storage systems where different levels of magnetization are used to increase storage capacity.
Re: First screenshot lags like 6 seconds
Posted: 19 May 2009, 23:15
by Neddie
Terminological imprecision not a concern.