Mine has a mixed eSATA and USB3 on it. When I went to price external drives the best deal for me at the time was an eSATA enclosure. That said if the prices had been better I would have gone with a USB3 but only because it would have been backward compatible with more devices than the eSATA.
Jon On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:14 AM, Cynicalgeek <[email protected]> wrote: > It's just the next version of USB which will make it much more common than > eSATA in the future. My laptop has USB3 and it's a lower-end Lenovo from > last year. > > > On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:06 AM, Jon Harris <[email protected]> wrote: > >> But less common from what I saw. That is why I asked. Speed does not in >> it self mean that was the reason for all things. >> >> Jon >> >> On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:31 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Usb3 is faster >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Jon Harris <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure? If I may ask. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer >>>> shop. I have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them >>>> performance wise.**** >>>> >>>> ** ** >>>> >>>> Cheers**** >>>> >>>> Ken**** >>>> >>>> ** ** >>>> >>>> *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> *Sent:* Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM >>>> >>>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >>>> *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks**** >>>> >>>> ** ** >>>> >>>> 128 GB SD. I didn't even know that those exist... A little checking >>>> shows that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use >>>> case that demands one. >>>> http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4 >>>> **** >>>> >>>> ** ** >>>> >>>> If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the >>>> 512 GB SSD?**** >>>> >>>> ** ** >>>> >>>> On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer <[email protected]> >>>> wrote:**** >>>> >>>> For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, >>>> now a Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”, >>>> weighs about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. **** >>>> >>>> I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of >>>> storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs**** >>>> >>>> >>>> Cheers**** >>>> >>>> Ken**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> *From:* Webster [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM >>>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >>>> *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS >>>> laptop to take with me on the road. I am on the road the next 2 months and >>>> possibly until July. I needed something so I could continue my writing >>>> while traveling. Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3" screen, 16GB RAM and 2 >>>> 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well. It may run more but I only have 5 >>>> right now.**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 >>>> months and maybe 6 months. The guys here are really liking the laptop. I >>>> am sure my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10 lbs!**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> Carl Webster**** >>>> >>>> Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional**** >>>> >>>> http://www.CarlWebster.com <http://www.carlwebster.com/>**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> *From: *Tom Miller <[email protected]> >>>> *Reply-To: *NT Issues <[email protected]> >>>> *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500 >>>> *To: *NT Issues <[email protected]> >>>> *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> Anyone using these in the enterprise? We currently use Dell or Lenovo >>>> laptops. Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for >>>> our nomadic staff. Just wondering on long term durability, ability to >>>> image.**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> Comments appreciated.**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> Tom**** >>>> >>>> **** >>>> >>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>> >>>> --- >>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>> or send an email to [email protected] >>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >>>> >>>> ** ** >>>> >>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>> >>>> --- >>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>> or send an email to [email protected] >>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >>>> >>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>> >>>> --- >>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>> or send an email to [email protected] >>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>> >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to [email protected] >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to [email protected] >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > > > -- > -cynicalgeek- > cynicalgeek<at>gmail.com > -- > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
