http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//how-to-migrate-to-a-new-boot-ssd.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-migrate-to-a-new-boot-ssd.htm

Neil Mohr shows how easy it is to migrate to an SSD in eight steps.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:36:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ocz-vertex-4-512gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ocz-vertex-4-512gb-review.htm

The first of the Indilinx powered Vertex drives.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-wrap-up-the-future-of-storage.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-wrap-up-the-future-of-storage.htm

2012 is shaping up to be the year of the SSD. Intel expects somewhere between 13 and 18 million SSDs to be shipped this calendar year, and a big part of the reason is reliability.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:23:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-transfer-your-os-to-your-new-ssd-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-transfer-your-os-to-your-new-ssd-drive.htm

After you’ve inserted a new SSD into your drive, you'll want to transfer your OS and key software to it. Here's how.]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:32:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//still-at-the-vertex-ocz-vertex-3-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//still-at-the-vertex-ocz-vertex-3-480gb-review.htm

Can OCZ's venerable brand compete in a SandForce-flooded market?]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-notebook.htm

SSD drives aren’t just for PCs, as our step-by-step photo tutorial demonstrates. Here’s how to add an SSD drive to a laptop.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//insane-performance-at-an-insane-price-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//insane-performance-at-an-insane-price-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-480gb-review.htm

Take out a loan if you must, because the one thing this OCZ SSD isn't is affordable.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-pc-step-by-step.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-pc-step-by-step.htm

Follow our step-by-step photo tutorial and you’ll be amazed how simple it is to add an SSD drive to your PC.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//diy-ssd-kit-kingston-hyperx-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//diy-ssd-kit-kingston-hyperx-240gb-review.htm

Lots of extras – including a screwdriver!]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-pick-the-right-ssd-for-your-system.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-pick-the-right-ssd-for-your-system.htm

We explain the key SSD terms and standards in order to help you make the right choice for your SSD upgrade.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ultimate-in-sync-corsair-force-gt-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ultimate-in-sync-corsair-force-gt-240gb-review.htm

Ultimate performance can be yours at a reasonable price with the Corsair Force GT.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:38:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//killer-upgrade-how-to-speed-up-your-pc-with-ssd.htm http://apcmag.com//killer-upgrade-how-to-speed-up-your-pc-with-ssd.htm

This week we'll show you how to transform your PC or notebook with an SSD -- it’s easier than you might think.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:39:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//totally-solid-acer-aspire-s3-core-i7-256gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//totally-solid-acer-aspire-s3-core-i7-256gb-review.htm

Acer can do powerful Ultrabooks, as this high-end Core i7 model amply demonstrates.]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm

SATA 6Gb/s? That‘s so 2011. This solid-state drive uses PCI-E (directly) to add storage to a desktop.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//welcome-to-the-future-of-storage-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//welcome-to-the-future-of-storage-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-review.htm

If you didn't like the look of yesterday's mech drives, just have a gander at what OCZ's come up with.]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//battle-of-the-mechs-seagate-barracuda-xt-vs-wd-velociraptor-vr200m-600gb.htm http://apcmag.com//battle-of-the-mechs-seagate-barracuda-xt-vs-wd-velociraptor-vr200m-600gb.htm

Should you still consider a mechanical hard drive or is it time to jump ship to SSD? Well, it depends. We take a look at two mechs on the market, and the results may surprise you.]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-ssd-why-you-should-kill-your-old-hard-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-ssd-why-you-should-kill-your-old-hard-drive.htm

Want ultra-fast storage? Go SSD. It might not be the sexiest component to upgrade in your PC, but you'll thank yourself later.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-ssd-on-a-budget-corsair-force-series-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//best-ssd-on-a-budget-corsair-force-series-3-review.htm

If you're looking for speedy SSD performance but don't want to mortgage your house, Corsair's low-end SSD fits the bill nicely.]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:53:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wow-patriot-wildfire-120gb-ssd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//wow-patriot-wildfire-120gb-ssd-review.htm

Top performance from Patriot's first SF-2200-based SSD.]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-powerhouse-at-a-bargain-price-memoright-ftm-25-60gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-powerhouse-at-a-bargain-price-memoright-ftm-25-60gb-review.htm

Can a no-name brand stand up to the pack? Yes it certainly can, with this Memoright SSD blitzing the competition.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:06:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-storage-weve-been-waiting-for-ocz-revodrive-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-storage-weve-been-waiting-for-ocz-revodrive-120gb-review.htm

OCZ's RevoDrive offers a new kind of flash-based storage that trumps products we've seen in the past.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-asus-eee-pc-t-91mt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-asus-eee-pc-t-91mt-review.htm

An impressive netbook held back by a sluggish operating system ]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:41:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate-unveils-super-thin-notebook-hard-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-unveils-super-thin-notebook-hard-drive.htm

Matching the move towards slim and sleek notebook designs, Seagate’s newest hard drive retains the standards 2.5 inch form factor but trims the profile to a wafer-thin 7mm.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dse-offers-dell-mini-9-3g-netbooks-unlocked-for-549.htm http://apcmag.com//dse-offers-dell-mini-9-3g-netbooks-unlocked-for-549.htm

It’s not the newest netbook on the market but at $549 with an inbuilt and unlocked 3G modem the pint-sized Mini 9 is a pretty sweet deal...]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-dells-super-slim-16-inch-latitude-z-.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-dells-super-slim-16-inch-latitude-z-.htm

With a generous 16 inch HD screen, the new Dell Latitude Z adds both ‘luxe' and 'large’ to the thin-and-light mantra.]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:46:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-made-for-multicore.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-made-for-multicore.htm

Intel and Microsoft work together to fine-tune Windows 7 so it can take advantage of multicore and multithreading processors.]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:49:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-second-gen-solid-state-drives-faster-cheaper-and-ready-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-second-gen-solid-state-drives-faster-cheaper-and-ready-for-windows-7.htm

New SSDs still top out at 160GB but the move to a 34nm process halves the cost while doubling write performance. Yeah, we can live with that...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:33:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-releases-500-linux-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-releases-500-linux-netbook.htm

The budget-priced Mini 110 makes its Aussie debut this week with HP’s Ubuntu-based ‘Mi’ edition and a 16GB solid state drive for $499. Want Windows XP? That’ll be another $200...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-storage-breakthrough-promises-huge-performance-improvements.htm http://apcmag.com//new-storage-breakthrough-promises-huge-performance-improvements.htm

"HRD" promises to deliver 160,000 IOPS and 500MB/sec read speeds, eating flash memory for breakfast.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//super-talent-offers-ssd-upgrades-for-older-eee-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//super-talent-offers-ssd-upgrades-for-older-eee-netbooks.htm

Super Talent has whipped out fast SSD upgrades for old Eee netbooks at surprisingly reasonable prices.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sata-30-set-to-launch-with-blazing-6-gbits-speeds-.htm http://apcmag.com//sata-30-set-to-launch-with-blazing-6-gbits-speeds-.htm

This week’s Computex techfest will mark the public debut of the third-gen SATA interface spec, capable of boosting data-to-disk speeds to an SSD-friendly 750 MB/s.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 18:00:00 +1000