http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/2009/01/10/upgrading-the-fujitsu-u810-with-64gb-ssd/ Chaotic solutions and random thoughts from the restless mind of a notorious problem solver (TM), by Andre Beckedorf Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:58:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/2009/01/10/upgrading-the-fujitsu-u810-with-64gb-ssd/comment-page-1/#comment-23169 Chad Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:53:47 +0000 http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/?p=136#comment-23169 Is it possible to load the OS and run the computer from a Compact Flash, SD or SD HC card? Is it possible to load the OS and run the computer from a Compact Flash, SD or SD HC card?

]]> http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/2009/01/10/upgrading-the-fujitsu-u810-with-64gb-ssd/comment-page-1/#comment-22819 Andre Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:30:49 +0000 http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/?p=136#comment-22819 Yes, before upgrading to the SSD I replaced the original 40 GB HDD with a 100 GB Toshiba HDD (see above). This drive does only fit into the U810 after a few modifications, since it is too high (8 mm versus 5 mm). Performance, especially access times for 1.8" HDDs are generally bad. These drives are designed mostly for portable media players like the iPod where the requirements are different from those of modern UMPCs. Also, I intend to use my U810 in my car where vibrations might cause damage to a HDD in long term. SSD is definitely more sturdy and gives peace of mind. I bought my Samsung SSD on eBay and got a good deal. The MTRON drives are cheaper. However, I'm not sure if they work in the U810. Yes, before upgrading to the SSD I replaced the original 40 GB HDD with a 100 GB Toshiba HDD (see above). This drive does only fit into the U810 after a few modifications, since it is too high (8 mm versus 5 mm).
Performance, especially access times for 1.8″ HDDs are generally bad. These drives are designed mostly for portable media players like the iPod where the requirements are different from those of modern UMPCs.
Also, I intend to use my U810 in my car where vibrations might cause damage to a HDD in long term. SSD is definitely more sturdy and gives peace of mind.
I bought my Samsung SSD on eBay and got a good deal. The MTRON drives are cheaper. However, I’m not sure if they work in the U810.

]]> http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/2009/01/10/upgrading-the-fujitsu-u810-with-64gb-ssd/comment-page-1/#comment-22818 Clayton Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:18:59 +0000 http://katastrophos.net/andre/blog/?p=136#comment-22818 Hey there! Thanks for the post. Very useful for those - like me - evaluating this device. Quick question: have you considered install other (bigger) HDD's instead of the SSD you choose? And... this SSD one is pricey, isn't it? I found it starting at $500 (I'm looking for U810 for about the same price...). Hey there! Thanks for the post. Very useful for those – like me – evaluating this device. Quick question: have you considered install other (bigger) HDD’s instead of the SSD you choose? And… this SSD one is pricey, isn’t it? I found it starting at $500 (I’m looking for U810 for about the same price…).

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