The R820 is a very cool unit. So many cores and so much memory. Perfect for massive Linux and FreeBSD systems.

@nadnerB said:

@scottalanmiller said:

WD's own devices use RE drives in RAID 5.

I'd still pass.

Yeah, it is less than an ideal design, especially when they could easily have made R6 and R10 options.

If you would happen to need it, the touch screen is available.

http://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Acer/ASPIRE V5-571P-6649/

I have an account with them from when I used to do a lot of repairs and they have pretty decent service, I can usually get ~ $10 off screens since I used to do a good many.

@thecreativeone91 Ditto, though I recall one particular intel chipset (945? low end P4 skt468/775) that would consistently barf when this was attempted.

@thecreativeone91 said:

I saw this on SW and everyone was freaking out saying they would never use SSD based SANs because of this report.. People's Logic makes no sense.

Yup, the average SMB IT person has a serious issue understanding stats and how to apply information to the real world.

Thanks, great video!

@ryan-from-xbyte said:

FYI - For those of you who have already purchased a server from xByte, we can go after the fact and add Dell ProSupport.

Oh very nice. People will love that they can add it to pre-existing machines!

Very cool!

@nadnerB said:

An interface to keep pace with SSDs 🙂

M.2 is interesting not just because it can speed up storage with PCI Express lanes, but because it can use a whole bunch of different buses too; it stands to replace both mSATA and mini PCI Express
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/understanding-m-2-the-interface-that-will-speed-up-your-next-ssd/

It doesn't actually look like it will be revolutionary. It seems to be more along the lines of an adapter or go between. It still uses the same buses and still has the same limitation of the technology that it is integrated into. Will be cool and usable for the mini-pc and laptop markets but I doubt it will replace SATA in the near future.

@scottalanmiller said:

@JaredBusch said:

Wonder how much of a difference really. There are rumors of a Ubiquiti phone, so that may be a reason for the PoE only models. Aside from powering their APs.

Like a SIP desk phone?

Yes. Rumors only, but seeing them more lately.

While we're on the subject of necrothreading, I'm thinking of picking up a GTX 980 and a 1440p monitor that supports gsync. time to start looking for holiday sales.