According to analysts forecasts , in 2011 15% of notebook will use solid-state memory. Up to that moment those disk will not exceed $200 in comparison with the traditional HDD (using magnetic plates )
Hewlett-Packard company , reported its intentions to complete the notebook series compaq 2710p desktop PC, Compaq 2510p, Compaq 6910p and Compaq 8000 with solid-state disk ( volume 64 Gb ) as the option. Nothing was communicated about the price and the accessibility periods of this option. Dell already proposes to forego 160 Gb HDD in favor of solid-state disk with 32 Gb volume for $450.
According to HP representatives , the stability of solid-state disk to vibrations increases the notebook reliability , and the lowered energy consumption increases the operation time . Furthermore, they possess higher operation speed in comparison with the traditional HDD, and also up to 25% smaller weight.
The appearance of solid-state disk in the list of notebook options in one of the most important computers producers speak about the tendency of their widespread introduction. Prices are pretty high for the moment , but they will be reduced.