why the taichi with i5 128 SSD and i7 256 SSD have the same price ...
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Because the 256GB i7 version is on sale. Think of it as a promo price. The normal price of the 128GB i5 is $1299, and the normal price of the 256GB i7 is $1599. The 256GB i7 is just on sale at the moment, whereas the 128GB i5 is not.
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Those are very similar HDs with capacity and performance: 750 GB, 5400 rpm 8 MB cache ... just brand difference and warranty issues - Toshiba vs Generic (unknown) manufacture
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128gb ssd. If you're interested I'm listing mine used on amazon for $800 in about 5 minutes
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The reseller kit is more or less the retail version of the drive. What I can not understand is why the reseller kit is much less expensive than the drive with less accessories.
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Technology doesn't always decrease in price. This is especially the case for SSDs and ram for the past 1-2 years due to significant supply issues. I remember purchasing a 256GB SSD for around $400 and now the prices have jumped as high as $700. If only the stock market would have done as well, I'd be rich :p
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Of course it is indeed marketing hype, but for most purposes the comparison is valid. In terms of operational performance, the drive does indeed perform as well as most SSDs. The cache is used only to speed access to (generally) most-recently-used sectors, such as the file directory. For large-volume file access, such as boot-up or backup/restore, you won't get anything but regular magnetic disk performance. If you really want SSD performance with large storage capacity, you'll have to spend a lot more money!
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Correct on the i5/7 number but not sure about that last digit. I read on other sites that the last digit corresponds to Windows 7 Home (1) or Professional (2). In discussions with B&H; they said the only difference was the OS but both have 128 gig SSD
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The lesser version has the Intel Core - i5 processor and the higher cost version has the Intel Core - i7 processor. The latter has increased caching and clock speed.
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If you get the 256GB ssd model, it is actually 2 128 gb msata ssd in raid 0 array so it looks like one 256 gb ssd.
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I was told by Samsung that it can be, as well as it can be upgraded from 128 SSD to 256 SSD but that Samsung does not upgrade the SSD.
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I think that the difference is the hard drive in the 720. If I compare the specifications from both players is that the only thing I have no experience with the 720 but own a 700 and is working fine
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The only issue you will encounter is if you want to use both the 750gb and the ssd, you will have to find a bracket/caddy for it, and not in stock atm, not that expensive though like $20, but hard to get them in stock.
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I didn't realize the SSD was user upgradeable? In any case, I ended up ordering from Adorama for $1029 (free ship). Now I just have to patiently wait...
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placed order for $1099 plus $30 expet ship versus total Amazon $1153 memory is solder to motherboard. ssd is not user upgradable. there is a sticker to void warranty. AMG
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No these were built in sep/October 2012. Same computer with a processor that is 0.1 GHz slower but you will not notice this. The early 2013 version cost $1699, while the late 2012 cost $1520. For me the difference was not worth $180
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Are you sure you are comparing the same models? They have four models CT14 series and CT15 series, and all look exactly the same on the outside. Amazon does not stock these ultrabooks - they may show it for sale but they use one of their affiliated dealers to fill the order. When I bought one, on Aug 24,2012 - Amazon listed the CT15-A1 for only $50 more than I paid at my local Sams Club ($899 + 6% local Sales Tax). The Visio store sells the same model equipped with a bigger SSD Hard Drive + FREE shipping drive Plus a Two year warranty for $999. Be aware of Configuration changes between various sellers. Are you sure you are comparing the same models? They have four models CT14 series and CT15 series, and all look exactly the same on the outside. Amazon does not stock these ultrabooks - they may show it for sale but they use one of their affiliated dealers to fill the order. When I bought one, on Aug 24,2012 - Amazon listed the CT15-A1 for only $50 more than I paid at my local Sams Club ($899 + 6% local Sales Tax). The Visio store sells the same model equipped with a bigger SSD Hard Drive + FREE shipping drive Plus a Two year warranty for $999. Be aware of Configuration changes between... » Read More Are you sure you are comparing the same models? They have four models CT14 series and CT15 series, and all look exactly the same on the outside. Amazon does not stock these ultrabooks - they may show it for sale but they use one of their affiliated dealers to fill the order. When I bought one, on Aug 24,2012 - Amazon listed the CT15-A1 for only $50 more than I paid at my local Sams Club ($899 + 6% local Sales Tax). The Visio store sells the same model equipped with a bigger SSD Hard Drive + FREE shipping drive Plus a Two year warranty for $999. Be aware of Configuration changes between various sellers. « Show Less
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I dont know what criteria this WEI is based on but many pple are complaining about the same thing on blogs, including myself; upgraded to a 180 GB SSD drive and still have a low score so go figure...