otacon72 :
Still don't see the need to run SSDs in my computers. When I can get a 1TB SSD for $140 get back to me.
that's definitely because you've clearly never used one. i put one in my late 2008 macbook and moved the old HDD into the optical bay area and it's like i've got a brand new computer. it reduced the bootup time by 70%, applications open instantly, files read and write orders of magnitude faster and the computer is a bit lighter and WAY quieter.
with the cost of external storage these days and the falling prices of SSD, they are a very attractive and realistic option for upgrading aging or new machines alike.
while i was at it, i also upped my macbook ram to 8 gigs for ~ $80.
the data doubler device i used to mount my old hdd was ~ $40 and the samsung 840 pro 256 gig SSD
was $220.
at slightly less than a dollar a gig it is worth every penny in my opinion. my total internal storage is now 256SSD and 320 HDD = 576 gigs. Plus, these days you can get a near-silent usb 3.0-powered external that's about the size of your hand for $50-$60 a terabyte.
so total cost to upgrade my 5 year old mac = $350 for the ram, mount and SSD.
and I bought a 2 terabyte WD external for $120.
A lot of money to upgrade an old machine, but the drives are definitely going to be reusable for many years to come even if i can't use the RAM or mount if and when the laptop does finally die.
The bottom line is: Read the signs, HDDs are on their way out.