There's the right tool for the right job, so I suppose it depends on how the laptop will be used. Having said that, laptops will always be (relatively) slow so I can't imagine that the real world performance would be enough for me to really find a need for an solid state drive. Especially now that one can get a 320GB 7200RPM Seagate for $95. On 11/6/08 2:30 PM, "Al Puzzuoli" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Why or why not? I've seen a lot of contrasting reviews. Some say that performance is markedly better while others point to major issues with storing outlook PST files, slowness do to prefetch, etc. Any opinions welcomed, Al Puzzuoli Information Technologist Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities 517-884-1915 120 Bessey Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1033 http://www.rcpd.msu.edu