Intel X25-V Question

[lightp2]

I am lookng forward to get an Intel SSD to pair with future tablet or an entry-level laptop. (unless other SSD models drop price drastically) I have one final question to ask before conclusion. I do not have 100% understanding on SSD so please correct me where relevant.

1. In Anandtech Mar 19, 2010 Intel X25-V review, it states 4K Random Write about 35.4MB/sec

2. In the Intel Datasheet for X25-V, Under IOMETER Queue Depth 32,
2a. 4KB Random Write is upto 2.5 K IOPS

taking 2500 x 4KB /1024 approx =9.765625 MB/sec

How does Intel official spec relate to Anandtech 4KB Random Write result?

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I am happy with either numbers because both are much higher than standard hard disk. Obviously higher number will be better.

The primary reason is after personal usage, I would like to recommend for work use. As this is not SLC, I really need to understand many aspects of the product including performance number before making suggestion. Example, if lower number, then may need to buy more to compensate (higher model or more units to RAID/spare them in light server usage).

 

[Synomenon]

Looking to update my Acer 1410's hard drive as well and am torn b/w this Intel X25-V (40GB) vs. a Western Digital 160GB Caviar Black w/ Free-Fall sensor.

I'll only be installing 64-bit Win7 Pro. or Home Premium + Office 2007 or 2010 and around 6GB of music.


Would all of that even fit on the Intel X25-V? Would I notice a difference in performance b/w the Caviar Black and the X25-V?

 

[lightp2]

Thought I do not have direct link, I think some have posted exact procedure to prepare Win7-OS/APP install for low capacity SSD. If SSD is finally your choice, I think forum members should be able to point you the right way. It will be tight but doable. It also means your overall longterm choice is to leave majority of media/huge files off to external hard disk or NAS.

For laptop, I really think low-cost SSD is very viable option because it balances the overall system performance nicely. For timeline users, it is even better because I suspect overall usage Intel X25-V SSD may have slightly lower power-usage (complete more in less time, thus power idling more in comparison to mechanical), thus prolong battery uptime, the ultimate goal of timeline models and expectation of their users.