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In my opinion, hybrid drives are definitely worth the extra money. I have two, and they're so much more responsive than standard hard drives. Still not as good as pure solid state, but that can get expensive at higher capacities.
My main setup is: small (~250GB) SSD for OS and main programs, 1TB hybrid for games and less important programs, and 2TB standard drive for documents, music, videos etc.
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In my opinion, hybrid drives are definitely worth the extra money. I have two, and they're so much more responsive than standard hard drives. Still not as good as pure solid state, but that can get expensive at higher capacities.
My main setup is: small (~250GB) SSD for OS and main programs, 1TB hybrid for games and less important programs, and 2TB standard drive for documents, music, videos etc.
 
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It's not worth it because the HDD portion is 5400rpm. I just replaced one of these in my laptop with a standard 7200rpm HDD and everything runs better. The only things that run faster on an SSHD are things that don't rely on the HDD being used a lot. In my desktop I am running a SSHD that has a 7200rpm HDD part and it is great. I can't recommend the ones with the 5400rpm part, when using the HDD, it's noticeably slower.
 
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You determine what goes on the SSD portion by your usage. The most commonly used programs will be cached there. There is no way to see whats there and at no point can you even see the SSD partition. Windows does not recognize it as 2 parts, so in you only see a single drive. It is all done via the firmware.
 
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No, over a week or 2 of using your programs, the firmware will "track" your program usage. The programs that are used the most get some files cached to make them load faster. All your data and programs are on the HDD. The 8gb SSD is not used as part of the HDD in any other way.

It will update what programs get cached as your usage changes over time. That way your most used programs are always the ones getting cached.
 
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Yes, and as your program habits change, so will what is in there. Say you play Battlefield 3 a lot, it will get cached, then you stop playing that and get BF4, BF will be cached and if there isn't enough room, BF4 would bump the least used program(s) from the cache, to make room.
 
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32gb is the biggest I've seen. However, WD makes a "Dual Drive" that is both a SSD and HDD in the same package. It works as though it's 2 separate drives, in fact you have to install Windows on the SSD and then go to their website to "activate" the HDD portion. These are rather expensive, but if you are limited on space and want a SSD and HDD, it's a good way to go.
 
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Seagate makes HDD's and SSHD's. Western Digital makes HDD's, SSHD's and "Dual Drives". You know what HDD's and SSHD's are now, the "Dual Drive" is like an complete SSD and HDD in a single package:
http://www.amazon.com/Black2-Dual-Drive-WD1001X06XDTL-Model/dp/B00GSJ9X4Q

Just an example as they are rather expensive for new ones. But when pressed for space and was the SSD+HDD combo, WD makes it. Newegg has new ones for $448.99
 
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Yes, but more expensive. It's the same as having a separate SSD + HDD. But is great for those with a laptop with a single drive bay or limited space. There is no savings pricewise, so if you have the space for 2 drives, getting the 2 separate ones is a better option.
 
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Again, no. SSHD everything goes onto the HDD and the firmware chooses what gets cached according to what programs you use the most + Windows.
To break it down:

Fastest = SSD + HDD combo
Next Fastest = Dual Drive (SSD+HDD in one package)
Next Fastest = SSHD (HDD with a SSD cache for most used programs)
Standard speed = HDD 7200rpm
Slowest = HDD at 5900 or 5400rpm
 
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Yes, the dual drive is an actual SSD+HDD in the same package. You install Windows on the SSD, then register the drive on the WD website to activate the HDD portion. You can then install whatever you want on the SSD or HDD. The only advantage it gives is that instead of needing 2 drives, you get the performance and storage from 1. Which is great for those with a laptop with only 1 drive port. in a desktop, it's not worth the extra expense. It's more expensive than buying a 120gb SSD +1tb HDD separately, but in most laptops, 2 drives are not an option.
 
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