SSD for PBP

[zaius]

Following this thread, and reviewing the datasheets with limited data (avg R/W in what Atemp, R/W load? ). My guesses we should have a "Best Bet" suggestions and all the early adopters run tests and/or extracts from Smart . 

Ill keep my eye on the price for Intel® SSD 660p @ $36 USD for 128 and $54 USD for 256 not bad for a give it a shot hardware. 

I was thinking something similar.  In order to have better comparisons, the drives should be the same size.  I propose 256GB.  That is two times the size of the eMMC in this first batch, and four times the size of the eMMC in later batches.  256GB should be enough space for most purposes.  Also, smaller drives use less power than larger drives.  (Participants who need to carry around massive files could take advantage of USB Type-C and use a portable external drive such as the Samsung T5.)

I'm still looking to see if there is a Linux application similar to MobileMark.  If anyone knows, please post about it here.

Also, still waiting to get better physical specifications, such as maximum height.  I am not a mechanical engineer.  Although I'm thinking that the PBP doesn't have a fan and air is an insulator, so the SSD would use something such as a silicone pad to heatsink it.  Then again, I could be wrong about that.