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I'm looking for a new laptop and I'm getting some infos/knowledge on the way.
Do I have to worry about a laptop with only a SSD (no HDD) for storage ? (assuming 500-1000 GB)
We know that SSD got tired over time while writing, a time apparently short enough to worry about ...
So I'm afraid for my future laptop over the time, if it has only a SSD.
Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk: lots a file created/deleted every day, saving my files very very often (you know the ctrl+s reflex ?), and obviously the OS. edit: I frequently use virtual machines.
We are almost in 2019, should I still have to worry about my SSD getting tired over time, if I'm writing a lot in it ? (I mean I think I am, I could be very wrong :p )
Or should I use one SSD for the OS and one HDD for my files ?
So, if I can use only one SSD without being worry about it for the next years, that would be wonderful :)
I do not know if this is to be taken into account but I want to partition the SSD to have 2 OS.
Thank you for reading :)
hard-drive laptop ssd performance time
asked Nov 26 at 17:10
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closed as off-topic by music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould Nov 26 at 23:35
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- "Questions seeking for hardware shopping recommendations are off-topic because they are often relevant only to the question author at the time the question was asked and tend to become obsolete quickly. Instead of asking what to buy, try asking how to find out what suits your needs." – music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould
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I'm looking for a new laptop and I'm getting some infos/knowledge on the way.
Do I have to worry about a laptop with only a SSD (no HDD) for storage ? (assuming 500-1000 GB)
We know that SSD got tired over time while writing, a time apparently short enough to worry about ...
So I'm afraid for my future laptop over the time, if it has only a SSD.
Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk: lots a file created/deleted every day, saving my files very very often (you know the ctrl+s reflex ?), and obviously the OS. edit: I frequently use virtual machines.
We are almost in 2019, should I still have to worry about my SSD getting tired over time, if I'm writing a lot in it ? (I mean I think I am, I could be very wrong :p )
Or should I use one SSD for the OS and one HDD for my files ?
So, if I can use only one SSD without being worry about it for the next years, that would be wonderful :)
I do not know if this is to be taken into account but I want to partition the SSD to have 2 OS.
Thank you for reading :)
hard-drive laptop ssd performance time
asked Nov 26 at 17:10
Gam
1042
closed as off-topic by music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould Nov 26 at 23:35
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking for hardware shopping recommendations are off-topic because they are often relevant only to the question author at the time the question was asked and tend to become obsolete quickly. Instead of asking what to buy, try asking how to find out what suits your needs." – music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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The life disparity between HDD and SSD disappeared several years ago and there are ample reports and studies regarding this. In fact, in a mobile device such as a laptop, the SSD has the distinct advantage of having no moving parts and therefore is more or less immune to damage from quick movements, bumps, and other knocks mobile technology deal with.
– music2myear
Nov 26 at 17:17
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Beyond the obvious reasons why this question is off-topic, you state this, “ Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk…” Why do you believe being a programmer puts more hypothetical “wear” on a drive than anyone else? Someone browsing the web, checking email and even using spreadsheets and word processors are constantly writing to a disk whether they know it or not. In general, you are really overcomplicating your programmer’s use. It’s as if you are saying a scientist would somehow wear out a pen faster than a fiction writer. Utterly baseless comparison.
– JakeGould
Nov 26 at 23:39
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Multiple sources agree SSDs last as long if not longer than HDDs: bit.ly/2rHzUJl bit.ly/2PWwq1m bit.ly/1QGb0MJ bit.ly/2xwEblb and if concerned, don't hibernate, don't benchmark a lot, and don't use Windows Superfetch cnet.co/2pMbRDN . You can partition an SSD just like an HDD to run multiple OS. I do. And, back up what you create to multiple places, local and cloud, whether you use an HDD or SSD.
– K7AAY
Nov 26 at 23:56
I think the question is generic/good enough, I just should not have use my "buying context" into it. Thank you everybody, I'm not afraid of SSD's anymore :)
– Gam
Nov 27 at 10:35
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I'm looking for a new laptop and I'm getting some infos/knowledge on the way.
Do I have to worry about a laptop with only a SSD (no HDD) for storage ? (assuming 500-1000 GB)
We know that SSD got tired over time while writing, a time apparently short enough to worry about ...
So I'm afraid for my future laptop over the time, if it has only a SSD.
Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk: lots a file created/deleted every day, saving my files very very often (you know the ctrl+s reflex ?), and obviously the OS. edit: I frequently use virtual machines.
We are almost in 2019, should I still have to worry about my SSD getting tired over time, if I'm writing a lot in it ? (I mean I think I am, I could be very wrong :p )
Or should I use one SSD for the OS and one HDD for my files ?
So, if I can use only one SSD without being worry about it for the next years, that would be wonderful :)
I do not know if this is to be taken into account but I want to partition the SSD to have 2 OS.
Thank you for reading :)
hard-drive laptop ssd performance time
asked Nov 26 at 17:10
Gam
1042
I'm looking for a new laptop and I'm getting some infos/knowledge on the way.
Do I have to worry about a laptop with only a SSD (no HDD) for storage ? (assuming 500-1000 GB)
We know that SSD got tired over time while writing, a time apparently short enough to worry about ...
So I'm afraid for my future laptop over the time, if it has only a SSD.
Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk: lots a file created/deleted every day, saving my files very very often (you know the ctrl+s reflex ?), and obviously the OS. edit: I frequently use virtual machines.
We are almost in 2019, should I still have to worry about my SSD getting tired over time, if I'm writing a lot in it ? (I mean I think I am, I could be very wrong :p )
Or should I use one SSD for the OS and one HDD for my files ?
So, if I can use only one SSD without being worry about it for the next years, that would be wonderful :)
I do not know if this is to be taken into account but I want to partition the SSD to have 2 OS.
Thank you for reading :)
hard-drive laptop ssd performance time
hard-drive laptop ssd performance time
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asked Nov 26 at 17:10
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closed as off-topic by music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould Nov 26 at 23:35
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking for hardware shopping recommendations are off-topic because they are often relevant only to the question author at the time the question was asked and tend to become obsolete quickly. Instead of asking what to buy, try asking how to find out what suits your needs." – music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as off-topic by music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould Nov 26 at 23:35
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking for hardware shopping recommendations are off-topic because they are often relevant only to the question author at the time the question was asked and tend to become obsolete quickly. Instead of asking what to buy, try asking how to find out what suits your needs." – music2myear, Ramhound, harrymc, Twisty Impersonator, JakeGould
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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The life disparity between HDD and SSD disappeared several years ago and there are ample reports and studies regarding this. In fact, in a mobile device such as a laptop, the SSD has the distinct advantage of having no moving parts and therefore is more or less immune to damage from quick movements, bumps, and other knocks mobile technology deal with.
– music2myear
Nov 26 at 17:17
1
Beyond the obvious reasons why this question is off-topic, you state this, “ Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk…” Why do you believe being a programmer puts more hypothetical “wear” on a drive than anyone else? Someone browsing the web, checking email and even using spreadsheets and word processors are constantly writing to a disk whether they know it or not. In general, you are really overcomplicating your programmer’s use. It’s as if you are saying a scientist would somehow wear out a pen faster than a fiction writer. Utterly baseless comparison.
– JakeGould
Nov 26 at 23:39
1
Multiple sources agree SSDs last as long if not longer than HDDs: bit.ly/2rHzUJl bit.ly/2PWwq1m bit.ly/1QGb0MJ bit.ly/2xwEblb and if concerned, don't hibernate, don't benchmark a lot, and don't use Windows Superfetch cnet.co/2pMbRDN . You can partition an SSD just like an HDD to run multiple OS. I do. And, back up what you create to multiple places, local and cloud, whether you use an HDD or SSD.
– K7AAY
Nov 26 at 23:56
I think the question is generic/good enough, I just should not have use my "buying context" into it. Thank you everybody, I'm not afraid of SSD's anymore :)
– Gam
Nov 27 at 10:35
add a comment |
4
The life disparity between HDD and SSD disappeared several years ago and there are ample reports and studies regarding this. In fact, in a mobile device such as a laptop, the SSD has the distinct advantage of having no moving parts and therefore is more or less immune to damage from quick movements, bumps, and other knocks mobile technology deal with.
– music2myear
Nov 26 at 17:17
1
Beyond the obvious reasons why this question is off-topic, you state this, “ Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk…” Why do you believe being a programmer puts more hypothetical “wear” on a drive than anyone else? Someone browsing the web, checking email and even using spreadsheets and word processors are constantly writing to a disk whether they know it or not. In general, you are really overcomplicating your programmer’s use. It’s as if you are saying a scientist would somehow wear out a pen faster than a fiction writer. Utterly baseless comparison.
– JakeGould
Nov 26 at 23:39
1
Multiple sources agree SSDs last as long if not longer than HDDs: bit.ly/2rHzUJl bit.ly/2PWwq1m bit.ly/1QGb0MJ bit.ly/2xwEblb and if concerned, don't hibernate, don't benchmark a lot, and don't use Windows Superfetch cnet.co/2pMbRDN . You can partition an SSD just like an HDD to run multiple OS. I do. And, back up what you create to multiple places, local and cloud, whether you use an HDD or SSD.
– K7AAY
Nov 26 at 23:56
I think the question is generic/good enough, I just should not have use my "buying context" into it. Thank you everybody, I'm not afraid of SSD's anymore :)
– Gam
Nov 27 at 10:35
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The life disparity between HDD and SSD disappeared several years ago and there are ample reports and studies regarding this. In fact, in a mobile device such as a laptop, the SSD has the distinct advantage of having no moving parts and therefore is more or less immune to damage from quick movements, bumps, and other knocks mobile technology deal with.
– music2myear
Nov 26 at 17:17
The life disparity between HDD and SSD disappeared several years ago and there are ample reports and studies regarding this. In fact, in a mobile device such as a laptop, the SSD has the distinct advantage of having no moving parts and therefore is more or less immune to damage from quick movements, bumps, and other knocks mobile technology deal with.
– music2myear
Nov 26 at 17:17
1
1
Beyond the obvious reasons why this question is off-topic, you state this, “ Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk…” Why do you believe being a programmer puts more hypothetical “wear” on a drive than anyone else? Someone browsing the web, checking email and even using spreadsheets and word processors are constantly writing to a disk whether they know it or not. In general, you are really overcomplicating your programmer’s use. It’s as if you are saying a scientist would somehow wear out a pen faster than a fiction writer. Utterly baseless comparison.
– JakeGould
Nov 26 at 23:39
Beyond the obvious reasons why this question is off-topic, you state this, “ Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk…” Why do you believe being a programmer puts more hypothetical “wear” on a drive than anyone else? Someone browsing the web, checking email and even using spreadsheets and word processors are constantly writing to a disk whether they know it or not. In general, you are really overcomplicating your programmer’s use. It’s as if you are saying a scientist would somehow wear out a pen faster than a fiction writer. Utterly baseless comparison.
– JakeGould
Nov 26 at 23:39
1
1
Multiple sources agree SSDs last as long if not longer than HDDs: bit.ly/2rHzUJl bit.ly/2PWwq1m bit.ly/1QGb0MJ bit.ly/2xwEblb and if concerned, don't hibernate, don't benchmark a lot, and don't use Windows Superfetch cnet.co/2pMbRDN . You can partition an SSD just like an HDD to run multiple OS. I do. And, back up what you create to multiple places, local and cloud, whether you use an HDD or SSD.
– K7AAY
Nov 26 at 23:56
Multiple sources agree SSDs last as long if not longer than HDDs: bit.ly/2rHzUJl bit.ly/2PWwq1m bit.ly/1QGb0MJ bit.ly/2xwEblb and if concerned, don't hibernate, don't benchmark a lot, and don't use Windows Superfetch cnet.co/2pMbRDN . You can partition an SSD just like an HDD to run multiple OS. I do. And, back up what you create to multiple places, local and cloud, whether you use an HDD or SSD.
– K7AAY
Nov 26 at 23:56
I think the question is generic/good enough, I just should not have use my "buying context" into it. Thank you everybody, I'm not afraid of SSD's anymore :)
– Gam
Nov 27 at 10:35
I think the question is generic/good enough, I just should not have use my "buying context" into it. Thank you everybody, I'm not afraid of SSD's anymore :)
– Gam
Nov 27 at 10:35
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The life disparity between HDD and SSD disappeared several years ago and there are ample reports and studies regarding this. In fact, in a mobile device such as a laptop, the SSD has the distinct advantage of having no moving parts and therefore is more or less immune to damage from quick movements, bumps, and other knocks mobile technology deal with.
– music2myear
Nov 26 at 17:17
1
Beyond the obvious reasons why this question is off-topic, you state this, “ Plus, because I am a programmer, I think I'm using a lot of writing on disk…” Why do you believe being a programmer puts more hypothetical “wear” on a drive than anyone else? Someone browsing the web, checking email and even using spreadsheets and word processors are constantly writing to a disk whether they know it or not. In general, you are really overcomplicating your programmer’s use. It’s as if you are saying a scientist would somehow wear out a pen faster than a fiction writer. Utterly baseless comparison.
– JakeGould
Nov 26 at 23:39
1
Multiple sources agree SSDs last as long if not longer than HDDs: bit.ly/2rHzUJl bit.ly/2PWwq1m bit.ly/1QGb0MJ bit.ly/2xwEblb and if concerned, don't hibernate, don't benchmark a lot, and don't use Windows Superfetch cnet.co/2pMbRDN . You can partition an SSD just like an HDD to run multiple OS. I do. And, back up what you create to multiple places, local and cloud, whether you use an HDD or SSD.
– K7AAY
Nov 26 at 23:56
I think the question is generic/good enough, I just should not have use my "buying context" into it. Thank you everybody, I'm not afraid of SSD's anymore :)
– Gam
Nov 27 at 10:35