Am about to get my laptop, needed one asap, and the mid tier module was ready for fastest delivery . And off course the big questions is - - - for mid tier owner's - - - are you satisfied with the hybrid drive?
I primarily use microsoft office, a lot of web browsing, and video streaming. I may do some light (once in a blue moon) video editing in the future as well. No games, or no real super large programs to open.
So are the boot's still respectable times, and opening most of these light program's somewhat comparable to a full ssd configuration. Really have no clue, how well dell optimized or got this hybrid setup to work.
As long as it doesn't bring the laptop down - - -if it's still somewhat quick to boot/open/close things, and all the other great specs (i7,ram, quad etc...) are being fully optimized, and performing as great as they should, and are not affected by the drive config, then I won't care.
Regrdless may want to upgrade the msata to around 500gb and also get the larger battery (taking out the hdd drive) when prices get even better in a half a year -or so. Still would be reassuring to hear the experience is great with the current specifications. Want to love the laptop from the start!
Also i am not tech savvy enough to complete the whole process of replacing the msata. even with full instructions wouldn't feel comfortable. If I can't get a friend to help me, would like to go to a professional. Geek squad charges like a ridiculous 200 for replacing the msata and booting. don't know if the msata could be cloned?
Is there anyone in nyc (Manhattan or Brooklyn) that would give a reasonable rate? If you have recommendation's would greatly appreciate it.
