Laptop HDD is 2.5 inch. SSDs are available mostly in that same form factor. So, yes, it is really just remove one, and plug in other. Of course, you have to transfer everything from the old HDD to the new SSD. I use the most excellent Macrium Reflect software to do this. It is free. And here is the cloning guide. Also, you do not need the same size SSD as the HDD (in this case 1TB). Determine space used in the HDD + factor in the amount of space you would need for data & programs + some buffer. I never needed more than 250GB in a local disk. But then again, I do not have games or any programs needing 100s of GB space either. I always use 250GB SSD nowadays, and they are more than sufficient. I do keep a lot of stuff in the network drive.
A guide to trading laptops on a budget
- Thread starter DarthSidious
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From NewEgg's flyer today:
Lenovo Laptop G70-80 (80FF00HKUS) Intel Core i7 5500U (2.40 GHz) 8 GB Memory 1 TB HDD Intel HD Graphics 5500 17.3" Windows 10 Home
Price valid today only. A perfect trading laptop for $570 OTD for you Lenovo fans. My only crib is that it is 1600 x 900 resolution. But other than that it is very nice. It is not ThinkPad line, but then again it is $570 OTD
Lenovo Laptop G70-80 (80FF00HKUS) Intel Core i7 5500U (2.40 GHz) 8 GB Memory 1 TB HDD Intel HD Graphics 5500 17.3" Windows 10 Home
Price valid today only. A perfect trading laptop for $570 OTD for you Lenovo fans. My only crib is that it is 1600 x 900 resolution. But other than that it is very nice. It is not ThinkPad line, but then again it is $570 OTD
This one is for the power junkies. For just $200 more, you could really crank up the power.
HP ENVY 17t 17" Touchscreen Laptop | Intel Core i7 | 1080p | Backlit Keyboard | Windows 10
Valid 10/26/15 through 12/23/15 While supplies last.
Online Price$1,099.99
Less-$300.00
Your Price$799.99
http://www.costco.com/HP-ENVY-17t-Touchscreen-Laptop-%7C-Intel-Core-i7-%7C-1080p-%7C-Backlit-Keyboard--%7C-Windows-10--.product.100228981.html
HP ENVY 17t 17" Touchscreen Laptop | Intel Core i7 | 1080p | Backlit Keyboard | Windows 10
Valid 10/26/15 through 12/23/15 While supplies last.
Online Price$1,099.99
Less-$300.00
Your Price$799.99
- Shipping & Handling: $24.95
- Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ Processor up to 3.5GHz
- 16GB DDR3 (2-DIMM) RAM
Drives:- 1TB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- SuperMulti DVD Burner
Operating System:- Microsoft® Windows 10
Communications:- Intel® Wireless-AC WLAN + Bluetooth®
- HP TrueVision HD Webcam + Integrated Digital Microphones
Graphics & Video:- 17.3" Touchscreen WLED-backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) Display
- Integrated Intel Graphics
Audio:- Bang & Olufsen Audio Processing with Dual Speakers
Keyboard:- Backlit Keyboard
- Bang & Olufsen Audio Processing with Dual Speakers
- Microsoft® Windows 10
http://www.costco.com/HP-ENVY-17t-Touchscreen-Laptop-%7C-Intel-Core-i7-%7C-1080p-%7C-Backlit-Keyboard--%7C-Windows-10--.product.100228981.html
Yes, it is a very nice laptop. This is very close to mine. But a i5 will do just fine IMHO. And there is 8GB RAM difference, which is substantial. But the price difference is $230 + $30 shipping + about $65 tax. So $300+
What I particularly like is the 16GB RAM, not to mention i7-6700HQ. Also the speakers by B&O is a nice addition. Only gripe I have is the Intel graphics. I dunno why Intel is in t7 while t5 has nVidia (BTW t5 is also on sale at Costco.com).
I paid little over $900 at the checkout. Still a good value methinks. Just be sure to use your cash-back-reward credit card, if you have any.
Of course. "What's in your wallet?"
But that is a no go in Costco. So good ole Amex Platinum Cashback. BTW, Amex is going away at Costco sometime April next year. Then on it is hasta la VisaActually, Visa/Mastercard/Discover are accepted at Costco.com, just not at their ugly warehouses.Of course. "What's in your wallet?"
