tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691893524480808637.post2650762962295613719..comments2014-08-26T05:02:21.385+01:00Comments on Virtually Insane?: SSD and next generation OS'sDaniel Easonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989008409906349470noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691893524480808637.post-39776330958627569152009-07-24T13:51:14.357+01:002009-07-24T13:51:14.357+01:00SSDs have not performed up to expectations so far,...SSDs have not performed up to expectations so far, I think. Quite a disappointment, given their high cost and low capacities. Despite all the hype, they don't seem to fare very well on random writes, resulting in stuttering when multi-tasking. Apparently, defragging an SSD the conventional manner is not recommended, but regular free space consolidation and optimization with an application like Diskeeper's Hyperfast* seems to be useful. At this point in time, unless there is a pressing need for SSDs (eg. tough, hardened field laptops), it's best to wait and watch for improvements.<br /><br />* Actually, Hyperfast is the only app I know of that is specifically meant for SSD optimization.RedDragonnoreply@blogger.com