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On 2/06/2011 3:56 PM, Jason Nicholls wrote:
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With an eSATA port we can get any external enclosure with SSD
(eSATA
just because that's the best performing interface for it).
Regardless, SSD
isn't a requirement, it's just nice to have.
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Doh! Of course. Then its a nice attached disk it is if we need more
speed.<br>
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<pre wrap="">Summary of what I've written below: the CPU in the Vostro 3750 is more than
fast enough.
I'm arguing because it's silly to carry around more stuff than necessary and a
waste to purchase more than we need, even if it's "free" thanks to the grant.
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OK, I'm convinced. Three 3350, one 3750. Three ExpressCard Firewire
adaptors. PCs sorted; I'll get a quote for the 3750 tomorrow. While
I'd like to not get the Windows options, I think we'll have to deal
with that afterwards (Windows refund?).<br>
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