VAIO E15 R7 3700’s and Dell 3505 R5 3500’s each have 2 SSD slots.
VAIO E15 R7 3700’s and Dell 3505 R5 3500’s each have 2 SSD slots.
I’ve conducted extensive research on several laptops, including the VAIO E15 with Ryzen 7 3700 series and the Dell 3505 with Ryzen 5 3500 series, as well as numerous site visits in local computing arcades near my residence. However, it seems few people share their wishlist details about SSD configurations. I’m constantly questioning whether options like 2 × NVMe SSDs, NVMe + SATA SSDs, or just NVMe SSDs are viable choices.
Asus M712 with Ryzen 7 5800 series also features NVMe + SATA SSDs, and I plan to upgrade to 59 GiB (equivalent to 64 GB RAM and 2 × 32 GB SSDs). Currently, I have 953 GiB (1024GB) SSDs.
In my opinion, SSDs used in older systems are now extremely compact, and I expect future laptops to require at least 59 GiB of RAM (64 GB) and 3.63 TiB (4 TB) SSDs for two slots, plus 1.82 TiB (2 TB) for a single slot.
I already have detailed plans regarding operating systems such as FreeBSD 14-CURRENT, 13-STABLE, various non-systemd Linux distributions, Illumos (open source), Windows 10, and Windows 7.
Lastly, Samsung has been my sole SSD supplier so far, regardless of the interface type—NVMe, SATA, or USB.
What are the storage slots on the Dell 3505?
What storage configuration should be expected in another laptop?
Are there differences in the NVME dimensions between the two devices?
Two NVMe SSDs or an NVMe with an SATA SSD? (You’re still unsure about your options for the Dell 3505)
Based on their manual, the SSD settings are likely to be...
Two NVMe SSDs (2);
an NVMe and an SATA SSD (2);
and finally
only an NVMe SSD (1)
So it’s probably not possible to give a definite answer without a real Dell 3505 system.
From my knowledge of SSDs, internal laptop drives support both NVMe and SATA interfaces...
My Asus M712 model definitely has slots for both NVMe and SATA SSDs.
Hope that helps!
This page clearly outlines the storage choices available for the Dell product.
For the VAIO, all I've seen is "512GB SSD".
No mention of the
type
of SSD, or if there is more than one port.
https://my.vaio.com/product/e15/spec
https://in.vaio.com/product/e15/spec
https://www.gadgetsnow.com/reviews/...ig...029039.cms
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/vaio-e15-price-in-india-99113
Only within the USA it’s becoming evident, but I’m outside that country.
Still, those pages seem to be clear in other options, though a real disassembly might be necessary.
https://www.dell.com/en-hk/shop/pfydresu...&cs=hkdhs1
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The VAIO leans more toward a lifestyle approach rather than a high-capacity, high-performance workstation.
Sony also hints at this in their description:
"E15 is built to support both work and play for active users, catering to those who value the ‘slash’ lifestyle—where smart design, versatile functionality, and all-in-one convenience take priority."
Most people using such systems wouldn’t notice the distinctions between various SSD models.
Once we shift away from spinning HDDs, the differences among SSD types become less noticeable.
But in the most regions VAIO has evolved into something
post-Sony since 2014, meaning now VAIO is essentially
formerly Sony again since 2014. Therefore, it doesn’t make sense to look for
VAIO for tank laptops, just like Asus M712 Ryzen 7 5800 with my upgraded
3.63TiB SSD’s and 59GiB RAM’s? There are various SSD types such as
NVMe M.2; SATA M.2; SATA 2.5’’; 3.5’’ (rarely a case except for tower use);
USB-C; eSATA; mSATA, etc. But why most users with such a VAIO setup
can’t distinguish between different SSD types? I still personally use USB
mecha drives, but those internal SSDs I’ve been using have always been
similar to what you’re seeing.
Those seeking an upscale lifestyle system...anything other than a spinning drive is "fast".
But...even in a standard desktop, in a blind test...even 'experts' can't distinguish between SATA III SSD or the different versions of NVMe 3.0 and 4.0.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DKLA7w9eeA