On 17 February 2010 06:27, Grant <emailgr...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> I thought SSDs were projected to >>> last longer than HDs? Also, from what I've read, SLC should last much >>> longer than MLC. >> >> It's the other way round: HD's last longer dan SSD's. [1] >> >> [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive#Disadvantages > > Thanks for the link. I did some Googleing too and I'm really > surprised at what I found. It sounds like SSDs don't have the > projected longevity they did when I researched this a year or so ago. > I'm troubled by the ever-lurking possibility of an HD failure and I > thought SSDs would be my way out. Is an HD the best choice for > reliability? > > - Grant > >
As far as I know, solid state devices are much more susceptible to solar flare damage, particularly if you are outside. This is not exactly common, but hey. Of course I also have a theory that not an insignificant number of computer problems are caused by bit-flips from cosmic ray induced muon showers, but I digress... ~daid
