24 Samsung SSDs = stupendously fast computer

11 March, 2009 (11:25) | , | No comments

I’ve raved about the world of Solid State Drives before, and love the one in my MacBook. They’re fast, silent and durable. But just how fast can they be ?

Video 2: More app launching

2 December, 2008 (13:28) | , | 3 comments

I’ve done another video of me launching yet more applications using the SSD,mainly because I wanted to try out some screencasting software for a future post !

On a related note, are there any particular file operations, or application launches people want to see? Let me know in the comments and I’ll do [...]

Video: Applications launching with the SSD

30 November, 2008 (22:22) | , , | 2 comments

I’ve had a few requests for a video showing off how quickly my MacBook launches a few apps with the OCZ SSD so thought (original post here) I’d throw up a quick and dirty effort for your viewing pleasure.
The applications are Safari, Mail, Evernote and iCal, all launched after a reboot.
Vid after the jump !

Who needs to spend £500 on an SSD ?

11 November, 2008 (19:26) | , , , | 6 comments

Anyone who follows me on Twitter will know how I’ve been a little obsessed with my MacBook’s hard drive over the last week or so. For everyone else, allow me to recap….
A few days after getting my shiny new 2008 MacBook home, I noticed a sound coming from the area where the HDD is [...]