Solid state hybrid drives (SSHD)?

A solid-state drive in a computer is a good thing, because there are no moving mechanical parts to wear out, break or fail if the computer is dropped. They are however more expensive than a spinning hard disk and may have lower maximum storage capacity (say 100-250GB). In addition to being more reliable than a mechanical disk, they are also silent in operation and are self-defragmenting.

A solid-state hybrid drive should be avoided because it has a small solid-state component AND a larger, mechanical disk system as well. Because of having these two types of drive in the same device, it is more complex (and therefore more prone to failure) than either unique type of drive, while not having the durability advantages of the solid state drive alone.

Bottom line - if you can afford the extra cost and can live with reduced storage capacity, get a 100% solid state drive. If the cost and/or your storage needs are too high, get a conventional hard disk. Avoid the hybrid type, and backup your data regularly.

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