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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 5-Dec-2008 10:00:21
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| About 2.5"" SATA HDD ...
How much slower they are when compared to 3.5" drives?
((all my laptops have been insanely slow)) _________________
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 5-Dec-2008 10:20:34
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It depends...if the 2.5" HDD is a 5400 rpm one then it's quite slow.
I changed my 5400 rpm 2.5" HDD in my laptop with a 7200rpm one and I have noticed a speed improvement, both are IDE.
SATA is supposed to faster anyway and also take into account that Windows sucks 
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 5-Dec-2008 10:23:15
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| It would be nice to have a 2.5" SATA SSD hard disk
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 5-Dec-2008 10:45:32
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| I got my lazy bones moving and learned about the differences of 2.5" and 3.5" drives.
http://www.digitaldingus.com/articles/2005sep/25dilemma.php
So, there might not be any big speed difference.
2.5" drive consume only 10% of the power of a 3.5" drive.
It dissipates 90% less heat.
etc...
So, it's not a problem, unless one want's the fastes computer of the solar system, that is not the SAM anyway...
update:
The cost is the biggest "problem" of 2.5" drives. 200G 5400rpm 2.5" drive costs 48¤ while 500G 7200rpm 3.5" costs about the same. 200G 7200rpm 2.5" drive seems to be around 75¤.
(now I'm considering to ripp my Acer laptop for parts for my SAM... ...) 
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 5-Dec-2008 11:01:23
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2.5" drives are also much quieter and on a system that dose not require any cooling fans having a quiet HD is a big advantage. _________________
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 10-Dec-2008 20:24:26
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I have nearly managed to gather all the parts I need, a kind soul is sending me his SAM board, so I can test it with the design.
More news later.
Thank you
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 10-Dec-2008 20:37:13
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| It depends...if the 2.5" HDD is a 5400 rpm one then it's quite slow. I changed my 5400 rpm 2.5" HDD in my laptop with a 7200rpm one and I have noticed a speed improvement, both are IDE. SATA is supposed to faster anyway and also take into account that Windows sucks (sorry that was a bit harsh....) |
The 5400 2.5" HDD, 40Gb on my IBook G4 is about 22Mb/s... Crappy, cheap Samsung 160Gb/7200 rpm... 60Mb/s
640Mb/7200 rpm Caviar Black about 100 Mb/s
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 10-Dec-2008 22:53:15
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I Think you can do a very beautiful case "copying" the upper right part of the A1200. The plastics stripes, the Leds and a laptop DVD in the side. It reminds Amiga and you don't use any logo. Al fully in black of course!!!
Well this is my idea...
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 14:06:20
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**Quick update**
I should get a SAM within the next 10 days (I believe) and some rough sketches and a very rough prototype should follow soon after that
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 14:19:05
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About time you got a SAM... now all you need is to order another SAM... to help boost the sales volume. _________________
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 14:30:54
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LOL! It's a donation, I am borrowing it to test the case for the SAM.
Do we know how many SAMs have been sold?
It shouldn't be too difficult...everyone who has got one just say: "I have got one"
I have got my copy of OS4.1 on order though _________________
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 17:17:18
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LOL! It's a donation, I am borrowing it to test the case for the SAM.
Do we know how many SAMs have been sold?
It shouldn't be too difficult...everyone who has got one just say: "I have got one"
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Better idea. Just contact ACube and ask.
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 18:49:31
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 18:51:21
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They're going to have a heck of a time come tax season if they 'don't know.' :-/
Of course, as usual, that doesn't mean they 'have to,' or are even willing to, work with 'an outsider,' even if the intentions are good.
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 23-Dec-2008 18:57:36
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>>Of course, as usual, that doesn't mean they 'have to,' or are even willing to, work with 'an outsider,' even if the intentions are good.
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 1-Jan-2009 8:34:28
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Happy New Year!
And a small update:
I have dropped a few features and gone for more "off the shelf" components. Hopefully some pictures in the new year
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 1-Jan-2009 12:25:10
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Is it there yet?
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 1-Jan-2009 12:31:22
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>>Is it there yet?
Almost, I have almost everything I need, I have cut a few features (things that were making it too expensive) and I am trying to use off the shelf components but another thing is stopping me at the moment; not knowing if ACube are going to keep producing the mini-itx SAM (the case is based around this board).
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 1-Jan-2009 12:36:21
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Re: The new case for SAM is coming...well almost.
Posted on 1-Jan-2009 12:47:42
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WOW! Thanks!
That was a quick answer!
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