[App_rpt-users] Solid State Drive

[Ed]

Not writing to drive very much, plus the failure rate is still higher than a HDD. I built that system before the SSD prices dropped below $100.

Ed

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On Dec 7, 2011, at 9:58 AM, "Scott Weis" <kb2ear at kb2ear.net> wrote:

> The only problem with CF cards Is that they are not set up for the
> read/write cycles. They are typically slower and they will fail much sooner
> than an SSD.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces at ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Ed
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 12:33 PM
> To: app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Solid State Drive
> 
> I use an IDE to CF adaptor, with a 4GB CF card. I tried a 2GB, but that was
> not large enough for the  build, lots of errors. I have been running this my
> box for the local club for over a year without any problems. Less moving
> parts also. This method is cheaper than the SSD drives on the market, about
> $30 is what I spent.
> 
> Ed
> KI6PSP
> 
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