The phenomenal growth of laptop usage is being driven by the
need for mobility and remote connectivity. A recent report from
Gartner predicts that spending on laptop purchases will surpass
that on desktops in 2009, the first time ever.
With flash prices dropping at an annual rate of 50% and more,
the premium of choosing a flash-based solid state drive (SSD) over
a hard disk drive (HDD) inside business laptops is no longer
daunting. Decision-makers in the business world are increasingly
willing to make the shift to SSDs. When they weigh the benefits
that SSDs offer their employees, they understand that calculating
the total cost of ownership (TCO) is far more complex than just
punching in the initial purchase outlay. If you would like to add
up the figures for introducing SanDisk SSD into your corporate
environment, please try out our TCO
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One of the most important benefits, especially for business
users who often carry sensitive and confidential data on their
laptops, is the exceptional ruggedness of the SSD vs. the HDD. With
no moving parts, flash can withstand conditions of vibration and
shock in transit and in outdoor working environments, as well as
wider temperature ranges than the HDD. In fact, SanDisk SSD
achieves a mean time to failure (MTTF) rate that is approximately 6
times better than the HDD! SanDisk SSD performance enhances the
user experience by considerably speeding up laptop boot and file
access times, which in turn contributes to heightened user
productivity and less frustration by reducing wait times. Lastly,
SanDisk SSD is more power efficient than the HDD. Helping to extend
the battery life of laptops is a major benefit for frequent
business travelers.
1 Gartner, Market Trends, PC Market Scenarios,
Worldwide, 4Q07