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avniassa commented on Get ReadyBoost Speed on XP with eBoostr

"Ok guys, I just tested my Lenovo T61 laptop with the eBoostr w/Cruzer SanDisk U3 2m memory stick. For my full system specs, see this: [screencast.com] Here's the benchmark WITHOUT eBoostr: [screencast.com] Here's the benchmark WITH eBoostr: [screencast.com] I ran both right after system reboot with no major apps open other than my usual (light) startup list (anti-virus, and a very short list of must-load startups). As you can see, there is some improvement but it doesn't seem to be major... what do you think, should I keep it?"