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How much will full-disk encryption slow down a netbook?

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I've been comfortable using TrueCrypt volumes to protect various sets of files on my computers. But I've gathered there can be more convenience and security to be had be encrypting the full hard disk, since everything will be encrypted. I purchased a netbook recently (an Acer Aspire One), and wonde…

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according to http://www.ghacks.net/2009/11/26/bitlocker-versus-true-crypt-performance/ you will experience somewhat between 20% and 30% percent slowdown. according to http://technet.microsoft.com/de-de/library/ee449438(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_Performance y…

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