What are the benefits of solid state drives for an iMac

I am thinking of getting a new iMac and would like to know the whys and wherefores of a solid state drive, please. The one that is sold with the iMac is 250 gig. Does that mean it's storage capacity is lower than a normal 1TB hard drive?
The views of anybody who has one would be welcome.
Thanks in anticipation.
Jim (West Riding)

The one that is sold with the iMac is 250 gig. Does that mean it's storage capacity is lower than a normal 1TB hard drive?
Yes!  But you can access the stuff faster and of course boot faster.  They are quiet, run cool, and have low power consumption.
Some related articles (read at least the first one):
Overview of Solid State Drives (SSD)
Are Solid-State Drives Worth the Money?
Maintaining SSD drives in OS X
10 Benefits of Solid State Storage

Similar Messages

  • What Are The Correct Gray OS X Discs For This Imac?

    I got a free 700Mhz G4, 15" Screen, 512mb Ram, 40GB HDD and I was wondering what are the correct OS X discs (Gray) that came with this Mac?
    There has to be a serial or model number right? I have Leopard installed on it and I missing having the DVD player so could I connect the iMac to my PowerMac G5 using Target Disc Mode, and then install Panther or Tiger onto the iMac through it?

    Liquidus wrote:
    I got a free 700Mhz G4, 15" Screen, 512mb Ram, 40GB HDD and I was wondering what are the correct OS X discs (Gray) that came with this Mac?
    The correct Mac OS restore discs are Mac OS X 10.1.2 and Mac OS 9.2.2. I have restore discs for a 600MHz Late 2001 iMac G3, which has the same identical software as the iMac G4. That part number for the disc set is 603-0372.
    For the second part of your question, you can install Panther or Tiger through Target Disc Mode from your PM G5.
    -Brian

  • What are the benefits if AppleTV over Airserver for mirroring iPad on whiteboards?

    Please can someone explain to me the benefits of buying Apple TV over Airserver in schools.
    Thanks

    Do a Google search using apple tv vs airserver Look at the results.
    You might also go a Google search using airserver review
     Cheers, Tom

  • What are the files in Lenovo "Q" drive for?

    My T400 laptop came with 1 huge C partition of ~280gb, another 19gb taken by this lenovo Q drive which is only 5gb filled. I'm thinking of re-partitioning my drive, and am wondering what might happen if i format the Q partition. There are only 2 folders inside, "showroom" and "SWTOOLS". Any idea what they are used for?

    If you attempt delete the Q partition from within Vista - AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR PRODUCT RECOVERY MEDIA - Vista will offer to add the freed space to the C partition.  The deletetion attempt should offer to burn the media for you.  You don't need any 3rd party tools.
    Z..
    The large print: please read the Community Participation Rules before posting. Include as much information as possible: model, machine type, operating system, and a descriptive subject line. Do not include personal information: serial number, telephone number, email address, etc.  The fine print: I do not work for, nor do I speak for Lenovo. Unsolicited private messages will be ignored. ... GeezBlog
    English Community   Deutsche Community   Comunidad en Español   Русскоязычное Сообщество

  • What are the benefits/limitations in using iPad for sales people?

    I've been wanting to know if I could use the iPad to do my sales job instead of having to carry around a Windows laptop.  I would obviously still have the laptop and prob would create Powerpoint presentations, Word and Excel docs, but the main use would be Powerpoint and web.
    Anyone have any real experience they can share?
    Thanks!!

    I've used it to display my photographic skills.  I've found that it's much less "intrusive" on the potential client.

  • What are the pros and cons of a solid state drive for imac?

    What are the pros and cons of a solid state drive for imac?
    I wonder if the SSD is good for replacing a failing hard drive?

    However they are dramatically faster than magnetic disk drives, useful for startup and shutdown and frequently accessed apps and fi.e

  • Considering upgrading to solid state drive for Macbook Pro 2010. What are the specific requirements?

    I am starting to experience some problems (very minor issues w speed) w my 2010 MBP. I decided to try and reformat w the install disk but it stalled on the grey screen and when I took it to the Genius Bar and they said they could do the re-install but that they think there could be a problem with the hard drive and it may crash completely after a re-install. They suggested an SSD. I found one on the iFix it site (SanDisk's top of the line X210 256 GB SSD) and am wondering what are the features I need to look for in an SSD if I go this route? Are there other parts in the MBP that will probably break in the next couple of years anyway? Will I see a big improvement in speed?

    yes, you should definately swap the drive out, but be sure that the ssd you wish to purchase will be compatable with your mac.
    yes, the mac will seem a lot faster. also give a thought to adding more ram, i believe your model is capable of quite happily handling 8g. 2 x 4g sticks.
    no one can be sure of the future, so, if your mac is running well apart from the above then dont be concerned untill a problem occurs.

  • What's a good solid-state drive for my Pro 1.1, c.250-500gb?

    What's a good solid-state drive for my Pro 1.1, c.250-500gb?

    I only in the last months learned about the XP941 as an option, and for all Mac Pro models.
    And that was in the middle of a long thread that led me to look further.
         SATA Express meets the '09 MacPro - Bootable NGFF PCIE SSD  (  1 2 3 4 5 6 ... Last Page)
    So the adapter is cheap $24-52 versus say Sonnet Tempo Pro SSD ($295) which is not even bootable in 2006/7.
    No need for $15 Icy Dock. Does not take up drive bay or any of the 6 SATA II ports.
    Yes up until last fall/winter the 840 EVO was fine, I have half a dozen ranging from 128GB up to 500GB and they work fine.
    In the past I ended up using the Sonnet card just for data (graphic library for Adobe and iPhoto) and not the system.
    Options are always good to have.

  • What are the benefits of losses of convertin HFS+ to journaled?

    Hello! Dirung the recovery process converted my HFS+ to HFS+ journaled. Is this good or bad? What are the benefits or losses of journaled?
    PS Initially there was a Mountain Lion installed on HFS+ non-nournaled. But upon recovery Lion (10.7) installed and during installation it demanded me to convert partition from HFS+ to HFS+ journaled.

    Journaling does not hurt you, it only helps.  It makes sure that all file metadata operations are performed on the correct order, and in the event of a crash, power failure, cable pulled out of external drive, etc... that any file metadata changes occuring at the moment will either be properly completed or rolled back so that the file system is correct.
    File metadata are time stamps, ownership, permissions, storage allocation, directory entries, etc... Everything except you actual data.
    Without journaling, the current huge terabyte sized drives with millions of files on them would require scanning every file looking at every bit of file system metadata after a crash to make sure that the file system integrety was correct before allowing the drive to be mounted for your use.
    This full file system check (fsck) can take hours.   The journal replay takes seconds.
    You WANT the Journal.

  • RAID: What is it and what are the benefits and How to Setup?

    I was wondering what RAID is? How do you set it up? And what are the benefits of having dual hard drives setup in RAID?
    I have a powermac G5 (quad 2.5ghz/16gb RAM/80gb SSD & 1tb HD) and I want to setup my SSD and HD in RAID...would that be wise? Thanks guys!

    Hi-
    One of the best ways to reduce a RAIDs performance is to mix drives.
    Mixing dissimilar drive types should be a shortcut to disaster.
    I would rethink the drives to use for a RAID.
    The most reliable RAID will be from RAID certified hard drives of the same make and capacity.
    After that, you get into software RAID vs Hardware RAID, which both have drawbacks, the latter being price due to the required controller cards and external housing needed for all the drives.
    Hardware RAID will allow for better performance, and allow for use of a RAID 5 or RAID 6 to build in redundancy to protect in case of a drive failure within the set, without losing the entire set.
    A SSD RAID can really offer some blistering speeds.
    I think possibly a bit much for a G5.
    With software RAID, a two drive RAID 0 as scratch for video or graphics work can greatly increase render performance of those respective softwares.
    A two drive boot RAID 0 with 2 WD Velociraptors can increase OS X responsiveness.
    All two drive RAIDs suffer from the need for a robust backup, making a third and fourth drive needed to create a RAID 0+1.

  • What are the benefits of Apple TV as compared to streaming video via a MacBook Pro?

    What are the benefits of Apple TV as compared to streaming video via a MacBook Pro?

    Sorry, I don't quite understand your question. Amongst other things that's exactly what the Apple TV does, is streaming video from a computer.

  • What are the benefits of buying an iPad 2 with wi-fi, or with 3G when I already have an iPhone 4 with 3G?  My plan with was to go for wi-fi and connect to the internet through my iPhone 4.  Am I missing out on anything by not getting 3G?

    What are the benefits of buying an iPad 2 with wi-fi, or with 3G when I already have an iPhone 4 with 3G?  My plan with was to go for wi-fi and connect to the internet through my iPhone 4.  Am I missing out on anything by not getting 3G?

    James9901 wrote:
    I tried the tethering and hated it. The connection breaks every time I get > 25 feet from it and it's a pain to reestablish the connection. I suppose if I had to choose between breaking connections every now and then or paying another $100 + $25/month I'd do the tethering.
    Or just carrying the phone in your pocket? Just saying.....

  • What are the benefits of 64-bit computing?

    What are the benefits of 64-bit computing?
    From what I understand, the only benefits are the ability of the OS to address memory ranges beyond 2GB. Or is it 4GB? I can't remember.
    Anyway, I have no intention of expanding my Intel MacBook's memory beyond its built-in 2GB RAM.

    I think that the ram advantages of 64 bit computers is just a minor issue with most existing Mac computers. The average user today has between 2 to 8 GB's of ram. This amount of ram is easily handled by existing OS's like Leopard.
    I believe that the actual benefits for most users will be when the code of their applications is re-written to run in 64 bit code.
    From Apples Page on New Technologies: "It can also enable computers to crunch twice the data per clock cycle, which can dramatically speed up numeric calculations and other tasks." And on the same page: "64-bit applications can use more advanced security techniques to fend off malicious code".
    http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/
    The 'twice the data per clock cycle' will affect all users regardless of how much ram they have or plan to buy for their machines. More data per cycle means more speed. Better security built into the OS is always a plus.
    This is why a MBP with a 3GB limit will still want to run a 64 bit application, and my new iMac with an 8GB limit will still benefit from Snow Leopard.
    I view all this extra memory abilities as something very far off for Mac users today. Ram prices will have to go down even lower, new machines will have to be bought with new ram management chips, etc.
    Meanwhile, most of Apple's applications are currently running in 64 bit even if the Kernal is running at 32 bit, and other companies (like Adobe) should be coming out with 64 bit versions of their applications. Most experts agree that since the Kernal runs very low-level functions, it won't benefit from 64-bit operation near as much as user applications.
    The big delays here, are for hardware drivers to work in 64 bit, and also for helper applications like Flash. Apple knew this going into the SL project. It's going to take a year or so until almost all of our programs are upgraded. Meanwhile, both 32 bit and 64 bit programs will run on Snow Leopard.
    Message was edited by: dechamp

  • What are the benefits of buying an Ipad mini over an Ipad 2

    what are the benefits of buying an Ipad mini over an Ipad 2?

    As Phil said, iPad mini is smaller; for most, it fits in one hand. It also has a better camera, and can take advantage of more software features like Siri.

  • What are the benefits of buying from Apple as opposed to other retail stores?

    What are the benefits of buying from Apple as opposed to other retail stores?

    You can buy from an Apple store, which has a 14 day return policy.
    You can buy on-line from Apple and get a new or refurb model (less $), and get engraving if you want it.
    Some retail stores have a more generous return (30 days?) policy.
    You can buy from an on-line Apple Authorized Reseller. I bought (with free shipping) mine from MacMall because I didn't have to pay sales tax. I paid with my American Express CC to get, for free, an additional 1 year warranty.
    Regardless of where you buy you still get the 30 day Apple Care and 1 year warranty. You can extend, for $, the Apple Care for 2 years. Or you can buy, for $, Apple Care +, which provides accidential damage repair insurance. There's also some 3rd party sources to buy the accidential insurance.
    Some retail stores and on-line stores offer a small discount or add a bonus item.
    It's your choice. Find the best deal.
     Cheers, Tom

Maybe you are looking for

  • ORA-06553:PL-221: 'LANE_NAME' is not a procedure or is underdefined

    Hi , When I execute the following query SELECT CAST(report_parameter_value AS NUMBER) lane_id              FROM report_parameters             WHERE report_parameters.report_parameter_id    = 1590               AND report_parameters.report_parameter_g

  • My Ipod touch isn't charging or showing the charging icon!!

    My ipod touch isn't charging at all. It is not recognized by itunes. It isn't showing charging icon both in the screen and at the top. I tried different chargers, usb cables and all. What do I do?

  • I have unpuchased music on my iphone and it will not transfer to my Itunes account

    I have music on my iphone from my EX husbands itune account and would like to put it in my account the music is already on my phone, how do i put it into Itunes.

  • Invoice in iSupplier without PO

    We have a requirement in iSupplier that says "Vendor should be able to submit online invoice without a PO". But, looks like in iSupplier, vendor can add PO lines to an invoice and submit the invoice to Payables. Please can anyone let me know if there

  • Regarding validation

    Dear All, I have a question regarding validation (tcode OB28). While postinf a document I got to know that a validation rule is set on document type KX and KE that "Posting Date lower than Last Posted Document is not allowed". I check in tcode OB28 a