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And be prepared to update the firmware. But remember that update of SSD firmware will most likely wipe the drive.
Firmware updates yes - Destructive firmware updates no. They are the exception, not the rule.
Out of the 6 SDD's I have in various computers, I have not encountered a single destructive firmware. All of them take less than 30 secs to actually perform.
And they benefit both Laptops and Desktops.
As for being a Pita, no they aren't. Not if you have a decent model. They are no more PITA than a mechanical HDD.
As for life cycle/longevity - they will last as long as a mechanical HDD.
The belief that SSD's are fragile, short lived temperamental components is largely erroneous.
Certain manufacturers/models have flaws - that is undeniable. But if you choose the right drive, you will avoid a lot of the naysayer bad press.
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Whether someone chooses to avoid them or not is their choice. But the
vast majority of SSD purchasers are converts.
I've got a Vertex2, Crucial C300, C4 and several Intel 520's - in both desktops and laptops and all of them have been flawless and more than worth the purchase.
As already mentioned - stick with Intel, Crucial and Samsung and you're pretty much guaranteed a good and reliable drive.
