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Read Applications Folder — 2011 MacBook Pro 6G Port

2011-04-18 updated 2011-04-18 • SEND FEEDBACK •

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This test times how long it takes to read a 5.7GB folder of applications.

Since application launch speed is one key advantage of a fast system drive (and should also correspond to fast boot time), this test is highly relevant for users looking for a fast system drive.

The OWC 6G SSD easily outperforms the OWC 3G 200GB Mercury Pro Extreme RE, as well as the Apple (Toshiba) 3G 128GB SSD.

Time to read 5.7GB Applications folder using DiskTester read-files

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