I don't see how this is impressive. We've had 2TB for a while. I would think we'd have 4TB by 2010. Personally, I've been noticing a big slow down in the development in bigger HDDs. Some people may not have a use for the space, but many of us do. HDD storage used to double every year, this is weak, if you ask me.
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I think for the 'average' end-user we are increasing storage capacity faster than needed, only enthusiasts will use this huge storage amount.. normal people...have like their mp3 collection...15gig and that’s the MAJORITY of their entire need for HDD space. I feel these are just attempts to stay competitive against SSDs.
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hillarymakesmecry 08/10/2009 1:14 PM
Why do people need this much storage?
I've got less than 200 gb of space on my computer running 3 operating systems with 15 games installed and 15 gb of MP3's. I still haven't managed to fill all the space. What are all of these files people are storing?
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I currently have four 500gb drives set in raid 0 and two 1tb drives set as a mirror on my PC now... I only have 400gb free on the 2tb (Raid0) main platter and 120 megs (yes Mb) free on on my 1tb backups. Would I be interested in upgrading? yes I would be.
Those of you who ask why do you need that much space, well not everyone does, but I have about all of my DVD collection (around 700 DVD's) converted and backed up. I use the space to run a media server to all the TV's in my house. Secondly it is even more cost effective for me to do so, than having to re buy multiple DVD's due to the fact my kid's "lack the abilities" to taking care of them.
I agree with kaiser_25 about need for HD's to have a leg against SSD's but that said for the average user around 250-500 gigs is enough and SSD's are approaching that realm pretty quickly. That said anyone who does any video editing in HD or use the system for storage is going to look for a lot more space and the old HD is the only place to look currently.
hillarymakesmecry 08/10/2009 1:14 PM
Why do people need this much storage?
I've got less than 200 gb of space on my computer running 3 operating systems with 15 games installed and 15 gb of MP3's. I still haven't managed to fill all the space. What are all of these files people are storing?
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I currently have four 500gb drives set in raid 0 and two 1tb drives set as a mirror on my PC now... I only have 400gb free on the 2tb (Raid0) main platter and 120 megs (yes Mb) free on on my 1tb backups. Would I be interested in upgrading? yes I would be.
Those of you who ask why do you need that much space, well not everyone does, but I have about all of my DVD collection (around 700 DVD's) converted and backed up. I use the space to run a media server to all the TV's in my house. Secondly it is even more cost effective for me to do so, than having to re buy multiple DVD's due to the fact my kid's "lack the abilities" to taking care of them.
I agree with kaiser_25 about need for HD's to have a leg against SSD's but that said for the average user around 250-500 gigs is enough and SSD's are approaching that realm pretty quickly. That said anyone who does any video editing in HD or use the system for storage is going to look for a lot more space and the old HD is the only place to look currently.
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Advancement in Technology is always welcome... But i don't know if i feel good about having 2.5 TB of data on one drive.
I don't have that much data but if i did, say movies/music i would certainly break it into multiple drives... Or i guess have two 2.5 TB drives mirrored.
I don't have that much data but if i did, say movies/music i would certainly break it into multiple drives... Or i guess have two 2.5 TB drives mirrored.
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[citation][nom]hillarymakesmecry[/nom]Why do people need this much storage?I've got less than 200 gb of space on my computer running 3 operating systems with 15 games installed and 15 gb of MP3's. I still haven't managed to fill all the space. What are all of these files people are storing?[/citation]
Loads of things! My dad's got his entire lp collection (and he's old enough to have a large one), and his cd collection stored on two computers (for safety). That takes up a bit of room. He's also got a lot of other stuff that needs space, and ofcourse games and os take up space too. In fact the 150gb sas drive is almost full right after installing windows.
At work it gets even worse. People store immense amounts of data. Just one video project could basicly fill up an entire raid box.
Also if you employ ghosts (or similar system backups), you'll find space to be crucial.
Also remember that performance of a harddrive takes a nose dive when you use more than 70% or so (worse on notebooks than desktops), so you'd ultimately want to have twice the space you need.
Personally I've got 5,5tb of storage, and I'm almost out of room. Space is easy to use if you don't clean up. Hell even my outlook pst file is closing in on its 2gb limit.
[citation][nom]Wayoffbase[/nom]I still can't fill 500gb[/citation]
You just aren't using your computer enough!
As for the 2TB limit, it's what I'm worried about too. And btw many slightly less new raid controllers don't take more than 2tb drives either (think scsi connected raid boxes). Suppose it'll become standard in higher end mashines to have a small fast system drive, and a huge storage drive for the rest. (with gpt or crapux you don't have the limit, but it may not be bootable)
Loads of things! My dad's got his entire lp collection (and he's old enough to have a large one), and his cd collection stored on two computers (for safety). That takes up a bit of room. He's also got a lot of other stuff that needs space, and ofcourse games and os take up space too. In fact the 150gb sas drive is almost full right after installing windows.
At work it gets even worse. People store immense amounts of data. Just one video project could basicly fill up an entire raid box.
Also if you employ ghosts (or similar system backups), you'll find space to be crucial.
Also remember that performance of a harddrive takes a nose dive when you use more than 70% or so (worse on notebooks than desktops), so you'd ultimately want to have twice the space you need.
Personally I've got 5,5tb of storage, and I'm almost out of room. Space is easy to use if you don't clean up. Hell even my outlook pst file is closing in on its 2gb limit.
[citation][nom]Wayoffbase[/nom]I still can't fill 500gb[/citation]
You just aren't using your computer enough!
As for the 2TB limit, it's what I'm worried about too. And btw many slightly less new raid controllers don't take more than 2tb drives either (think scsi connected raid boxes). Suppose it'll become standard in higher end mashines to have a small fast system drive, and a huge storage drive for the rest. (with gpt or crapux you don't have the limit, but it may not be bootable)
I have a media server which i can store up tp 6 drives in and I have 2 1.5 TB HDD's and a 1TB HDD in it now with about 320 GB of room to spare. 2GB Blu Ray movies need a lot of space. Not to Mention my workstation with 500 GB and closing of CAD and 3D modeling files.
It really does depend on what you use your Comp for. My laptop is no where near full and it is just 250 GB. But all I use it for is coding on the go, and surfing the interwebs, and office stuff. I would love to see some 3.2 TB HDDs come out though.
It really does depend on what you use your Comp for. My laptop is no where near full and it is just 250 GB. But all I use it for is coding on the go, and surfing the interwebs, and office stuff. I would love to see some 3.2 TB HDDs come out though.
SSD have crept past the 500GB mark some time ago
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/super-talent-ssd-512-masterdrive,7503.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/super-talent-ssd-512-masterdrive,7503.html
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