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Western Digital is splitting into two companies, one focused on HDDs and one on Flash Memory (www.tweaktown.com)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

SSD's just need good power delivery and cooling, where as a HDD needs those plus a means of dampening vibration for good longevity.

HDD's are no longer a good choice for mobile devices like laptops as an SSD is more likely to survive a fall than a HDD.

SSD's however require periodic supply of power to maintain data integrity (power it on for an hour each year afaik), where as a HDD does not.