Soliciting for advice and knowledge

[redcloud]

Despite the seemingly high cost, does anyone have experience or advice regarding the EFB by Samsong that has the solid state drive in conjunction with Chart Case.

Is its utility at higher altitudes really relevant? At what altitudes are other EFBs with standard hard drives usually affected in "real life" use?

Please remember, I am technologically challenged!

Scott

 

[Steve]

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk

The hard disk's spindle system relies on air pressure inside the enclosure to support the heads at their proper flying height while the disk is in motion. A hard disk requires a certain range of air pressures in order to operate properly. The connection to the external environment and pressure occurs through a small hole in the enclosure (about 1/2 mm in diameter), usually with a carbon filter on the inside (the breather filter, see below). If the air pressure is too low, there will not be enough lift for the flying head, the head will not be at the proper height, and there is a risk of head crashes and data loss. Specially manufactured sealed and pressurized disks are needed for reliable high-altitude operation, above about 10,000 feet (3,000 m). This does not apply to pressurized enclosures, like an airplane pressurized cabin. Modern disks include temperature sensors and adjust their operation to the operating environment.