Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 30th Dec 2008 21:29 UTC
While solid state drives are very well suited for netbooks from a power efficiency viewpoint, they pose problems when it comes to capacity (and performance, but that's another matter). In order to combat this issue, MSI has launched a new netbook with a hybrid approach to storage: it has a solid state drive for the operating system and applications, and a conventional hard drive for storage.
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kragil pointed out...
phoenix blustered back...
I see you're one of those people who are unable to see something with the size, portability, and price--yes price-- of these devices as anything other than a toy.
Too bad for you, you're going to be missing out on a lot of fun and useful stuff by persisting in this error.
For the first time in my life I have true computing portability with my ASUS EeePC 901. I can write, surf the net, play games, listen to music, play videos, compile code...
Anything I could do on my desktop I can do on my ASUS EeePC, but with the bonus of being able to take my EeePC with me anywhere. Without going frantic over whether or not the 6-8hr battery will last long enough to complete my work until I can get to a power outlet.
Why would I (or anybody else) want to spend more money on a "real" laptop whose size makes a complete mockery out its supposed portability when there are finally affordable options that deliver on their promises?
While I'm not exactly thrilled at the options game the various netbook companies are playing right now, if I have to pay more I'll do so to enhance the truly portable device, not to get the overheated behemoth with its two hour (if I'm lucky) battery life.
--bornagainpenguin