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Re: Ask HN: What is the oldest computer that you still use for production?

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Post by Ras_ » Sat, Sep 04, 2010, 10:33 PM UTC

Zev wrote: post #21

sgt wrote: post #5

Sun Blade 2000 I'm actually planning to put an SSD in it, but my co-workers say it's a waste of money. That may be true, but it'll be the coolest Blade 2000 out there.

On a tangentially related note, a friend of mine is planning on putting an SSD into his PowerBook G4. Of course, those plans may be on hold as he claims to not use his computer much anymore, after getting an iPad.

Cheaper alternative to SSD: Compact Flash card with an adapter. I'm currently working on installing one into my iBook G4.

Re: Ask HN: What is the oldest computer that you still use for production?

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Post by Zev » Sun, Sep 05, 2010, 6:26 AM UTC

Ras_ wrote: post #81

Zev wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

On a tangentially related note, a friend of mine is planning on putting an SSD into his PowerBook G4. Of course, those plans may be on hold as he claims to not use his computer much anymore, after getting an iPad.

Cheaper alternative to SSD: Compact Flash card with an adapter. I'm currently working on installing one into my iBook G4.

There's an idea! The last time I personally looked at CF cards was a few years ago. Back then, the theoretical max speed was "only" 66MB/s, which an SSD can easily top. However, it looks like the new theoretical max is 133MB/s, which is faster than many SSDs, especially after use without TRIM.

says the wikipedia page for CompactFlash

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