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//great-value-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//great-value-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-review.htm

Here comes another one…]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +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//how-to-maximise-ssd-performance-with-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-maximise-ssd-performance-with-linux.htm

There are many tweaks you can try to enhance SSD performance – it's a case of getting under the bonnet.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:31:02 +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//this-ssd-aces-it-ocz-agility-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//this-ssd-aces-it-ocz-agility-3-review.htm

Perhaps the best performance price point on the market.]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ultraportable-street-fight-samsung-baits-macbook-airs-with-new-series-9-expansion.htm http://apcmag.com//ultraportable-street-fight-samsung-baits-macbook-airs-with-new-series-9-expansion.htm

You've got to hand it to Samsung. It's taken the fight for shoppers' dollars right to Apple's doorstep with its Galaxy portable brands -- and now comes the ultraportable cavalry.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:25 +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//giving-ssd-a-run-for-its-money-wd-scorpio-black-750gb-hd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//giving-ssd-a-run-for-its-money-wd-scorpio-black-750gb-hd-review.htm

For those who demand performance wherever they may be, Western Digital's Scorpio Black offers the ultimate in mechanical storage. ]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 16:29:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-a-word-drool-worthy-five-things-we-love-about-the-samsung-series-9.htm http://apcmag.com//in-a-word-drool-worthy-five-things-we-love-about-the-samsung-series-9.htm

Samsung redefines sleek with its seductive new Sandy Bridge ultraportable. Here's five things to like about the latest would-be MacBook Air killer.]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 17:51:47 +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//astronomical-results-gateway-ec39c21a-review.htm http://apcmag.com//astronomical-results-gateway-ec39c21a-review.htm

No bull: Gateway's latest notebook offering gets ticks for performance and presentation, and has a few tricks up its sleeve to boot.]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:56:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flash-in-the-pan-ssds-not-currently-viable-seagate-claims.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-in-the-pan-ssds-not-currently-viable-seagate-claims.htm

A recent report published by storage manufacturer Seagate puts paid to the idea that SSDs will replace mechanical drives in our laptops any time soon. Why? They ain't worth it.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:52:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate-launches-hard-drives-with-ssd-performance.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-launches-hard-drives-with-ssd-performance.htm

Seagate today launched its Momentus XT drives, with performance it claims is close to an SSD drive, but at a fraction of the cost. ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:15:24 +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//intel-releases-new-windows-7-trim-firmware-for-its-ssds.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-releases-new-windows-7-trim-firmware-for-its-ssds.htm

New firmware probably won't kill Windows 7, you first.]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +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//super-thin-dell-adamo-xps-makes-aussie-debut-at-2499.htm http://apcmag.com//super-thin-dell-adamo-xps-makes-aussie-debut-at-2499.htm

We've oh-so-briefly gotten our paws on Dell’s anorexic Adamo XPS: the world’s thinnest ever laptop, but maybe also the most expensive laptop never to actually be used on your lap?]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +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//super-talent-raiddrive-ssd-is-crazy-fast.htm http://apcmag.com//super-talent-raiddrive-ssd-is-crazy-fast.htm

RAIDDrive SSD fits into a PCEe 2.0 slot and delivers write speed of up to 1.2GB/sec.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kingston-unveils-new-speedy-ssd-line.htm http://apcmag.com//kingston-unveils-new-speedy-ssd-line.htm

Kingston SSDs are available in up to 256GB capacities and are cheaper than you might expect.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +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//hp-unveils-mini-5101-netbook-with-gobs-of-storage-options.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-unveils-mini-5101-netbook-with-gobs-of-storage-options.htm

HP's latest netbook offers multiple 7,200-rpm storage options along with Windows Vista.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//convertible-tablet-netbook-from-kohjinsha-leaked.htm http://apcmag.com//convertible-tablet-netbook-from-kohjinsha-leaked.htm

Convertible tablet netbook from Kohjinsha leaks online with a few details unknown.]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-disney-netpal-netbook-for-kids-.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-disney-netpal-netbook-for-kids-.htm

Disney Netpal is perfect for kids or the King of Pop.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:40:00 +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//sony-nearly-doubles-vaio-p-performance.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-nearly-doubles-vaio-p-performance.htm

New CPU and SSD options nearly double the performance of the Vaio P, you still can't call it a netbook.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dynamism-unveils-slick-mid-with-haptic-touchscreen.htm http://apcmag.com//dynamism-unveils-slick-mid-with-haptic-touchscreen.htm

The Viliv X70 offers netbook internals with a MID form factor.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:50:00 +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 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-packs-512gb-ssd-into-super-slim-laptop.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-packs-512gb-ssd-into-super-slim-laptop.htm

Toshiba’s revamped Portege R600 ultra-portable now sports a whopping 512GB (yes, a half-terrabyte) solid state drive – and an equally jaw-dropping $5,000 price tag.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 19:49:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//next-gen-netbooks-will-run-best-under-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//next-gen-netbooks-will-run-best-under-windows-7.htm

Netbooks with Intel’s Atom GN40 graphics, solid state drives and 2GB of RAM will be the big winners under Windows 7.]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:17:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//western-digital-gears-up-for-shift-to-ssd.htm http://apcmag.com//western-digital-gears-up-for-shift-to-ssd.htm

In a case of better late than never, WD makes a move into the growing market for solid state and hybrid drives.]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:41:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sandisk_supercharges_ssds.htm http://apcmag.com//sandisk_supercharges_ssds.htm

New G3 solid state disks ‘spin’ equivalent to a 40,000rpm hard drive but at prices that’ll keep your budget from spiralling into a nosedive.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//solid_state_drives_set_to_blast_past_256gb.htm http://apcmag.com//solid_state_drives_set_to_blast_past_256gb.htm

Samsung and Micron are prepping 256GB SSDs for the mass market, while Intel lays the foundations for drives with “over 300GB capacity”.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_7_gets_ssdfriendly.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_7_gets_ssdfriendly.htm

Microsoft wants Windows 7 to run better on solid state drives in notebooks and netbooks, but draws the line at adopting a new SSD interface designed to replace ATA.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_unveils_solid_state_drives.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_unveils_solid_state_drives.htm

Intel's new line of 80GB and 160GB flash drives provide massive performance boosts in transfer rates, the chip giant says.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_debuts_slim_macbook_air_killers.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_debuts_slim_macbook_air_killers.htm

New ultra-portables take aim at MacBook Air and ThinkPad X300 with Centrino 2 processors and 128GB SSD drives]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside_toshibas_new_notebook_tech.htm http://apcmag.com//inside_toshibas_new_notebook_tech.htm

New to Toshiba’s Winter 2008 laptop line-up: 18 inch screens, quad-core HD video processors, 128GB solid state drives, inbuilt 3G, eSATA ports and FM radios!]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_preparing_for_256gb_ssd_macbook_air_later_this_year.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_preparing_for_256gb_ssd_macbook_air_later_this_year.htm

The massive SSD price drop in the MacBook Air shows Apple is clearing stock to prepare for next generation SSDs from Samsung.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//macbook_air_160gb_ssd_drives_coming.htm http://apcmag.com//macbook_air_160gb_ssd_drives_coming.htm

IDF Shanghai | Intel will soon be offering a 160GB solid state disk drive, small enough to fit into the MacBook Air. ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:35:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//640gb_flash_card_blows_hard_drives_away.htm http://apcmag.com//640gb_flash_card_blows_hard_drives_away.htm

Flash drives comprehensively killed off floppy disks, and now a new development is threatening the same fate for hard drives.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:49:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba_r500_worlds_lightest_thinnest_notebook_64gb_flash_hard_drive.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba_r500_worlds_lightest_thinnest_notebook_64gb_flash_hard_drive.htm

We'll just call it the God notebook, OK?]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:02:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_says_no_to_samsungs_hybrid_flash_hard_drives_in_new_macs.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_says_no_to_samsungs_hybrid_flash_hard_drives_in_new_macs.htm

... but says yes to Intel's motherboard-integrated 'Robson' flash technology for enhancing performance and extending notebook battery life?]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:39:45 +1000