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General
BrandTranscend
Item Height
35 millimetres
Item Width14.3 centimetres
Screen Size669.2913385826772 inches
Processor
Processor Count1
Memory
Computer Memory TypeDRAM
Hard Drive
Additional DrivesDVD
Graphics
Graphics Card InterfaceAGP
Connectivity
Wireless Type802.11B, 802.11A, 802.11G
Additional Specifications
U-Rack Size1
Technical Details
- RoHS compliant
- Fully IDE compatible
- Non-volatile Flash Memory for outstanding data retention
- Built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) functionality
- Supports up to Ultra DMA Mode 5
- Lower Power Consumption
- Shock resistance
- 2-year warranty
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Manufacturer's Description
Transcend is very pleased to announce its 2.5-inch IDE Solid State Disk (SSD), which is compatible with most mainstream PC and notebook computers. The 2.5-inch IDE interface SSD has a tough outer metal case, enormous capacities, high reliability, low power consumption and anti-shock features that make it ideal to replace Hard Disk Drives. Transcend’s 2.5-inch IDE SSD series has a distinct advantage over standard 2.5” HDDs in that it is a solid-state memory with no moving parts, and therefore not susceptible to mechanical failure as a result of vibrations. Transcend’s 2.5-inch IDE SSD is compact in size and its thickness is only 7.4mm, which makes it very easy to install in PCs and notebooks. In addition, the 2.5-inch IDE SSD has built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) functionality that ensures highly reliable data transfer and increases your systems energy efficiency.
Product Description
2.5IN IDE-44PIN
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
nice quality drive, useful for adding the finishing touch to that old, but cherished laptop/tablet (HP TC1100 in this case) that you are clinging onto
admittedly expensive for the storage capacity being bought compared to desktop or even laptop magnetic hard drives, but anyone looking at a drive like this, probably, like me, were just after housing a non-bloated operating system only with the added benfits an SSD brings in an older system with IDE interface only
read and write operations are limited by its own interface (IDE) compared with all the newer sata models, but you will see a small improvement in responsiveness and speed in the majority of tasks, certainly my win7 boot was quicker and has definitely made a noticeable improvement to heat and battery longevity despite naysayers claiming that SSD doesnt actually have battery benefits, well it does here and its not placebo.
this SLC version i am sure will beat the overall performance of the cheaper MLC models, so bare that in mind when you see a larger capacity for the same price or cheaper, remember that MLC can be a disapointment in practise, especially in IDE/PATA where a drive like this has minimal gains anyway - so max out and go SLC for a more reliable and satisfying purchase if you are limited by needing IDE in the first place
two physical things to make mention of, this drive was a fair bit thinner in its height | than the magnetic drive it replaced, so in order to avoid strain on the pins when fitted, i secured a piece of cardboard to its belly cut to size to make it the right height so as to match the previous drive.
also, be careful to avoid inserting the drive upside down, sounds obvious i know, but when the jumper is removed from the two pin set to one side of the SSD drive, it all blends into one in terms of looking down at the jumper/data pins and it will fry your IDE controller and the drive itself, made more confusing by the fact that in my tablet the drive i replaced was upside down in its orientation anyway, so if i had replaced like for like i would have had problems.
admittedly expensive for the storage capacity being bought compared to desktop or even laptop magnetic hard drives, but anyone looking at a drive like this, probably, like me, were just after housing a non-bloated operating system only with the added benfits an SSD brings in an older system with IDE interface only
read and write operations are limited by its own interface (IDE) compared with all the newer sata models, but you will see a small improvement in responsiveness and speed in the majority of tasks, certainly my win7 boot was quicker and has definitely made a noticeable improvement to heat and battery longevity despite naysayers claiming that SSD doesnt actually have battery benefits, well it does here and its not placebo.
this SLC version i am sure will beat the overall performance of the cheaper MLC models, so bare that in mind when you see a larger capacity for the same price or cheaper, remember that MLC can be a disapointment in practise, especially in IDE/PATA where a drive like this has minimal gains anyway - so max out and go SLC for a more reliable and satisfying purchase if you are limited by needing IDE in the first place
two physical things to make mention of, this drive was a fair bit thinner in its height | than the magnetic drive it replaced, so in order to avoid strain on the pins when fitted, i secured a piece of cardboard to its belly cut to size to make it the right height so as to match the previous drive.
also, be careful to avoid inserting the drive upside down, sounds obvious i know, but when the jumper is removed from the two pin set to one side of the SSD drive, it all blends into one in terms of looking down at the jumper/data pins and it will fry your IDE controller and the drive itself, made more confusing by the fact that in my tablet the drive i replaced was upside down in its orientation anyway, so if i had replaced like for like i would have had problems.
I bought this product to refurbish my old IBM T30 with an IDE HDD. The performance increase made the computer usable for a couple more years.
Windows loads much faster (the old HDD was an 4.200 rpm). Comparing to the old HDD, performance increase in large files is good. Performance increase in small files is excellent.
Windows loads much faster (the old HDD was an 4.200 rpm). Comparing to the old HDD, performance increase in large files is good. Performance increase in small files is excellent.
I purchased this SSD for my (old) Toshiba Satellite laptop when the HD started to show signs of failure. It fitted easily once I found out where the HD was located - under the DVD drive in this case! Windows restored without any problems from the recovery CD's and updates to SP2 & SP3 also went without a hitch. To maximise available space on this 16GB drive you should remove install files and any other parts of Windows that you don't need. The speed increase is impressive, now taking just over 20 seconds to boot and load Windows, with the added bonus of longer battery life between charges. I would suggest loading programs onto the SSD and using cards or some other solid state device for data. If you want to speed up your laptop or want a "rugged" drive then consider this option. Price and delivery time met Amazon's usual high standard.
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