The ABCs of SSDs

By PCWorld Video, PCWorld Jul 12, 2010 8:00 AM

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Solid state drives are all the rage right now, and with good reason. Whether you buy a new PC with a SSD already installed, or choose to upgrade your existing drive, their fast performance makes a solid state drive an appealing option.

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