Similar to the original, the Momentus XT (second generation) makes an excellent host drive for any computer, both laptops and desktops. It offers great value in terms of performance and cost, especially when compared to SDDs. Read more
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The good: The Seagate Momentus XT (second generation) offers performance similar to solid-state drives (SSDs) while being much more affordable. The new drive now supports SATA 3 (6Gbps) and provides 750GB of storage space.
The bad: The new Seagate Momentus XT is noticeably more expensive than regular hard drives of the same storage space. Its data copy speed is comparatively slower than that of high-end hard drives.
The bottom line: Similar to the original, the Momentus XT (second generation) makes an excellent host drive for any computer, both laptops and desktops. It offers great value in terms of performance and cost, especially when compared to SDDs.
Pros: boots faster and gave me so much more hard drive space
Cons: within 2 months, it was starting to slow down in booting and backups were taking longer to accomplish even though the total amount of data had not increased; before I could get a replacement drive before 3 months of age, it failed to boot
Summary: Replaced a failing 500GB HD in my MacBook Pro with this drive. My first reactions were favorable. I loved how it boots faster and gave me so much more hard ...
Summary: Replaced a failing 500GB HD in my MacBook Pro with this drive. My first reactions were favorable. I loved how it boots faster and gave me so much more hard drive space. Then within 2 months, it was starting to slow down in booting and backups were taking longer to accomplish even though the total amount of data had not increased. Then, it started showing signs of bad blocks and I got early warning from Drive Genius software. NO warnings were given from SMART. Drive utility was saving the day but it was starting to become annoying. Then, one day before I could get a replacement drive before 3 months of age, it failed to boot. I'm not very happy. I have filled out Seagate's warranty return online and will report what happens with the replacement. I have a second unit for data backups and now I'll be watching it very closely too and report how it behaves. 50% failure rate within 90 days is bad in my experience and points to potential failure of my other unit and lack of trust for replacement units.
Pros: 1. Very fast Boot and Load times 2. 750 GB of space 3. ULTRA QUIET 4. 32GB internal SSD buffer
Cons: 1. Price, would be better if street price around $120
Summary: This is a major step up in performance over the Gen1 model, and for 95% of users, this drive is a superb performer. Only if transferring large amounts of data, ...
Summary: This is a major step up in performance over the Gen1 model, and for 95% of users, this drive is a superb performer. Only if transferring large amounts of data, will this drive bog down, thus a true SSD is the best option. I am very satisfied with this drive, and with proper expectations you will be too.
Pros: - SSD like Performance - Cost compared to SSD - 7200 RPM in 2.5 drive - 750GB Storage Space
Cons: - If Cloning from old drive there is issue about Partition Alignment for Advanced Format Drive. - Lack of Manufacturers Specific Utility for OS optimization to use hybrid drive. Can be done manually - Time needed for drive to "learn"
Summary: Momentus XT 750GB Hybrid drive is perfect if you want to get SSD like performance on your laptop not compromising available disk space. And SSD like performance is achieved in ...
Summary: Momentus XT 750GB Hybrid drive is perfect if you want to get SSD like performance on your laptop not compromising available disk space. And SSD like performance is achieved in my case (several weeks using this drive in my W7 Home Premuim SP1 VAIO F Series Laptop). A soon as windows start time become point of concern you will definitely be satisfied with 20-30sec boot/start-up time. Also frequent use application are starting in no-time. Basic MS Office 2010 Applications for example - 1-2 sec to start just after reboot. Some utilities pointed out that drive partitions alignment is incorrect after Cloning from previous HDD, and no utilities available to make alignment without data loss (Paragon Patrition Alignment Tool Failed in my case). Whus fresh W7 install took place.
Pros: le Momentus est une alternative a envisager pour les entreprises qui ne sont pas encore decidees a passer aux SDD conventionnels, celles qui cherchent un gain en performances en restant sur une technologie permettant des capacites confortables.
Cons: Quand on pense stockage HDD conventionnels ou SDD Baies ou Servers Ne devons-nous pas penser au Cost per GB ?
Cela peut aider dans la definition du TCO Total Cost of Ownership d'une configuration
Summary: Merci pour cet article interessant
Je trouve cela a l'honneur de Seagate
Encore une fois !
J'aime tout aussi particulierement les SSD intel pour la recherche de performances et ...
J'aime tout aussi particulierement les SSD intel pour la recherche de performances et une qualite de fonctionnement faisant Partager l Experience intel en la matiere.
Description:The Seagate Momentus XT drive offers hybrid storage with Adaptive Memory technology, enabling the drive to deliver higher capacity and SSD-like performance. The Momentus XT drive is designed for all standard laptop PCs and is OS-, driver- and software-independent, making this drive easy to integrate and easy to use. Adaptive Memory technology enables the drive to tailor its performance to the user. Whether you are gaming, editing digital media or crunching numbers, the performance is optimized and ready for your next move. Adaptive Memory technology is a Seagate data management technique that constantly monitors and quickly recalls data usage and preferences. It places files and data that the user will likely access again and again into the solid state portion of the drive. When the user requires the data or application file, it already sits in an instantly accessible location, thereby customizing system performance for the user. Constant monitoring dynamically improves overall response time based on personal usage. You can perform at your best no matter how you use your laptop PC.
General
Packaged Quantity 1
Device Type Hybrid hard drive - Internal hard drive
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