Firstly: For All Windows 7 Image Backups, I think it is impossible to resize the partitons(source) to be restored to fit partitions to be written (the destinations). When using Windows 7 Repair disc to boot to Windows Advance options,
and then restore Windows 7 Image Backups of HDD(700GB)(Three partitions) to SSD(500GB) would be working since the Windows restoration wizard wouldn't let me to resize the partitons via resorations.
Yeah, the built-in Windows Backup tool is quite limited in functionality. I would avoid using it if possible, especially considering your next point below:
Secondly: For other third-parties software images, I used Macrium Reflect to create full image of HDD(700GB)(three partitons) (OS: C, DATA: D, Recovery Partition(G))
If I want to restore image file which has partitions larger than than the destination on SSD, then I am not sure Macrium Refelct can let me resize the restored partitions(source) to fit the partions to be written(destinations). I would give you an image
of partitions in a Macrium image file of HDD(700GB)
If you have your whole system drive backed up with Macrium Reflect, you should be easily able to restore to a smaller drive. This is a much better backup solution than Windows Backup. Instructions on how to resize the destination partitions in a recovery
operation can be read here.
Thirdly: Why do you suggest for me this Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE250BW), in particular in your link? What important features do Samsung 840 EVO SSD, or 845 have other than other SSDs? I really don't know
what features 'Samsung 840 or 845 EVO' has.
I recommended that drive simply because it is the fastest for its price, uses very little power compared to some others (good for laptops), and is made by a name-brand. The 850 just came out, and I believe it is a better choice now. There are some
other budget SSDs out there which don't ever perform as advertised because of things like:
- The manufacturer silently switched to cheaper (and slower) memory after the SSD's initial reviews came out.
- The rated speeds on some SSDs are only accurate when reading/writing easily compressible data, causing them to almost never be met in the real world.
Fourthly: In this link below, I have these points below:
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-2-5-Inch-Height-SDSSDHII-960G-G25/dp/B00M8ABHVQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423173606&sr=8-3&keywords=1tb+ssd
(A) I don't know if those SSDs are internal or external
(B) I found SanDisk Ultra II 960GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 7mm Height Solid State Drive (SSD) is not Sanddisk Ultra 840 EVO, nor 845, although model name of the same capacity
('MZ-7TE250BW') is the same.
Thus, is it good or not?
(C) SandDisk SSDs are marked with SanDisk, however, Samsung SSDs are not marked.
(D) Why do the prices of SanDisk SSDs are much lower than Samsung SSDs, although they are sold in the same online seller(Amazon.com)
(A): I don't know of any SSDs that are not internal for laptops. To fit in most laptops, a HDD/SSD must be: SATA (as opposed to USB, Firewire, or mSATA), 2.5 inch (as opposed to 3.5 inch), and 7-9mm height. Netbooks and Ultrabooks
will require either the 7mm height, or an mSATA unit. If your laptop came with a HDD, most likely a 9mm SSD will fit.
(B): The SanDisk Ultra II is not related to the Samsung EVO in any way that I am aware of. It just happens to be another decent SSD that I hadn't paid much attention to.
(C): I'm not seeing this. Where are you looking? I see the Samsung logo on the Samsung SSDs both on Amazon and on
dx.com.
(D): The SanDisk SSDs are a lot less popular. I don't know if it is deserved or not; they could simply be overlooked because of past failures, or simply because they are not a common SSD brand name. As such, they are probably trying
to make their product more attractive by lowering its price.
Fifthly: in this link http://www.dx.com/s/Samsung%2b%2b%2b700GB%2b%2bEVO%2b%2b%2bSATA%2b%2bSSD?PriceIntvl=82-174 I have these points bleow::
(A) I don't know if both of those SSDs are internal or one of them is external since there is no mark indicating that this external or internal.
(B) I found Samsung SSD with different names other than Samsung 840 EVO(I.e. There is 'Genuine' added, although the model name of the same capacity is same ('MZ-7TE250BW')
(C) I noticed SSDs at DX.com are marked with DX on their covers, however, at Amazon.com, they are not marked anything.
Genuine Samsung 250GB 2.5-inch 7mm 840 EVO SSD MZ-7TE250BW
$141.60
Samsung MZ-7TE120BW SATA III Internal SSD Single Unit 840 EVO 6Gb/s - Black Grey (120GB) $117.83
(A): See my explanation in (A) above. Practically all SSDs are internal laptop drives. They require a 2.5" to 3.5" bay-shim or a special bay to be installed in a desktop computer. The connections are the same between
laptops and desktops. However, Netbooks and Ultrabooks may use mSATA connections.
(B): I have no idea about the "Genuine" label or the lack thereof. I would suggest that you make sure that the seller is reputable.
(C): Ah, I see it now. What you're seeing is just a watermark on the photos. Look closer and you'll see that the "DX" lettering isn't just on the SSD; it is on everything in each photo. The drive won't have the "DX" lettering on it.
The reason they put the lettering on the photo was to discourage other stores from stealing their photos or URL linking them to appear as product photos for their site.
Sixthly: Which SSD brands are the best, Samsung, Sandisk, Crucial, Kingston Digital, SABRENT? I found in my own country a Kingston SSD with a capacity of 480GB, and with a price of $350. I was told that this kind of Kingston SSD can be used internal via SATA or external via USB, although I don't think this is acceptable/believable. (I.e. there is cover in the package, that cover can be worn, then the SSD can be used an external SSD via USB)
| Kingston Digital 480GB SSDNow V300 SATA 3 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Adapter (SV300S3N7A/480G) <br><br> <br><br>Capacity: 480GB <br><br><br><br><br> <br><br>•Notebook Bundle Kit includes: 2.5" USB Enclosure, Hard Drive Cloning Software (CD)4, Installation Video (DVD), 7mm to 9.5mm adapter <br><br>•Faster - improves speed of loading applications and system boot up <br><br>•Reliable - with no moving parts, solid-state drives are less likely to fail than standard hard drives <br><br>•Economical - design optimized to make migrating to an SSD more affordable <br><br>•Convenient - all-in-one kits with all the components for easy installation <br><br>•Form Factor - 2.5-inch drive available in 7.0mm with adapter to fit in 9.5mm systems <br><br>•Multiple capacities - to fit your workload <br><br>•Silent - runs silent and cool <br><br> |
Groan...that is a hard question to answer, one that I cannot accurately answer. Everyone has their favorite brand. Intel, Samsung and Crucial are generally better regarded than Sandisk and Kingston.
The Kingston SSD you mention is capable of being an external drive because it comes with a USB/SATA adapter. The purpose of the adapter is to allow you to clone your current drive to the SSD to perform an easy upgrade. This is for people with laptops
that only have one drive bay. However, I would strongly recommend avoiding this particular drive because
Kingston switched out for cheaper parts after the initial reviews and specifications were done. The newer shipments no longer perform as advertised, which was a very dishonest move, IMHO.
Seventhly: Do you think that SSD with high price can go me furthur(let my laptop be quick)? I think the price( $199.99) a signle SSD with a capacity of 500GB can let me purchase a new laptop or even desktop with reasnable features ?
A decent SSD will definitely speed up any computer. If you have a computer/laptop with a fast CPU (most CPUs in the Intel i3, i5, and i7 series), and/or without enough RAM (i.e. 3GB or less), the improvement in performance will be
huge. Upgrading from a HDD to a SSD is the biggest single upgrade that can be done to most machines, laptops and desktops alike, since CPUs have long since passed the performance levels of HDDs.
I'm not sure what you're asking about in that next part. A 500GB SSD won't "let you purchase" anything. In fact, buying a large SSD will reduce one's ability (funds) to purchase other things. ;-) On the other hand, if you buy a quality SSD, it could
be used for many years, providing a speed upgrade for a new machine if you decide to junk this one. If you're looking for such a SSD, I would strongly recommend the Samsung 840 (or 850)
Pro series SSDs, which are guaranteed to last 10 years. That's much better than the 3 years that the 840 EVO and Sandisk Ultra II are guaranteed for. Of course, these are more expensive. Here's a list of SSDs I can recommend (all at the
~500GB size):
Crucial MX100: If you're looking for a very good value, and are not doing lots of write-speed sensitive work (like saving audio files in an audio editor or capturing live video), this SSD provides by far the best value since it uses
MLC memory, which is the Pro grade. Its write speeds and warranty are lacking, however.
SanDisk Ultra II: I have no experience with this drive, but benchmarks online put it on par with the EVO in many cases. It looks to be a decent drive. However, it is smaller than some of the others, so you're getting less for the cheaper
price.
Samsung 840 EVO/850 EVO: An excellent, and very fast drive for the price; it performs solidly both in read speeds and write speeds. However, the 840 EVO recently seems to be affected by a bug where old files start to read slowly (the
TLC memory is partially to blame for this; this is why the Pro grade MLC memory is available). The bug was supposed to be fixed by a firmware update, which is working for some people and not for others. Defragmenting restores it back to original speeds.
It is probably best to avoid the 840 and go for the newer 850 instead, since people so far are reporting it to be clear of the bug. Also, at the larger capacity, the 850 is cheaper anyway, so just go for the new version!
SanDisk Extreme Pro: A decently priced professional (MLC) grade SSD, guaranteed to last 10 years. Again, I have no experience with this drive, but it looks to be a solid performer from reviews and benchmarks I've seen online.
Intel 730 Series: A highly rated and well known name-brand's professional grade SSD. It appears to excel with lots of mixed file activity. Unfortunately, it is only guaranteed to last (warranty replacement) for 5 years.
Samsung 840 Pro/850 Pro: Very solid performers that provide some of the fastest speeds for the price at all workloads. The 850 appears to be much cheaper than the 840 in some cases, and is the newest version.
Finally: My standrad HDD(700GB) is still functioning well. So, do you think that I can still benefit from it as another internal disk along with SSD?
Unless you need the storage space, I would recommend
not leaving the old HDD in your laptop. It will just consume power and age faster. If you do need the storage space, just move it to the secondary drive bay (by your comment I'm assuming that your laptop has two HDD bays).
could you please reply to me?
Sorry about that. This Microsoft forum software is severely lacking in many departments, and I didn't even see your post until today. It spams me freely on threads I'm subscribed to, and doesn't automatically subscribe me to other threads I've replied
in. I've also been quite busy lately, so I hadn't checked in until a couple of hours ago.
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