4 reasons to upgrade to an SSD

Everything you need to know about SSDs. No Images? Click here There are a lot of reasons to upgrade your computer's hard disk drive (HDD) to a solid-state drive (SSD)—here's 4:   Faster everything: SSDs can read and write information up to 10x faster than an HDD—that means faster boot up, application launch times, and data-retrieval.      Increased durability: SSDs are more resistant to shock, vibration, and movement—making them well-suited for portable devices that are subject to sudden knocks and bumps.   Improved efficiency: Since SSDs don't have moving parts, they require less energy to operate. Less energy = increased battery life = awesome.   Easy installation: Our new SSD kits come with everything you need to make the switch—and our step-by-step guides and videos make it easy-peasy.          Shop our SSD Kits   How to transfer your data to a new SSD Learn how to turn your new SSD into an exact copy of your old hard drive with this 3-minute video tutorial.    Watch the tutorial   Boot-up bench test: SSD vs. Non SSD  Benchmarks don't lie. Check out how much faster your machine can boot up after upgrading to an SSD. Our kit sizes include: 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB.    I've got a need for speed   iFixit 1330 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA  Thanks for subscribing to the iFixit Newsletter. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe