Latitude XT2 With SSD Review Update

March 09, 2010

In a [previous post][1], I reviewed my Latitude XT2 Tablet PC with Windows 7 Beta, and I noted that I may buy an SSD in the future. Well, the future is now, and I recently purchased an Intel X-18m second generation drive and installed it in my computer.

Quantitatively, the numbers show a marked increase in both the Windows Experience Index and the HD Tune results, seen below. Qualitatively, the difference is amazing. My computer boots from a cold start to a working desktop in under 20 seconds, and it takes mere seconds to install a program like Firefox. It almost feels like I have a whole new computer. Certainly worth the ~$230 for the 80 gigabyte drive.

WEI with SSD - 7.7 for HDD

WEI with SSD - 7.7 for HDD

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WEI without SSD - 4.6 for HD

WEI without SSD - 4.6 for HDD

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HD Tune with SSD

HD Tune with SSD

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HD Tune without SSD

HD Tune without SSD

</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [1]: http://joshuamorse.com/2009/05/09/quick-review-of-my-new-latitude-xt2-with-windows-7-beta/