Correct - caching is a well understood concept. But, comparing an HDD + a fast 64GB (or 32GB) SSD cache managed by host software, with a Seagate Hybrid is kind of like somebody comparing an old Ford Model-T new BMW with and saying "this is nothing new, cars already exist". And actually, any SSD will not work... If the goal is to improve the peformance of your HDD to nearly SSD levels, then a CF card (or SD card, or thumbdrive) will absolutely not work - they are far too slow. Give OCZ a little credit for for actually showing some innovation.
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Correct - caching is a well understood concept. But, comparing an HDD + a fast 64GB (or 32GB) SSD cache managed by host software, with a Seagate Hybrid is kind of like somebody comparing an old Ford Model-T new BMW with and saying "this is nothing new, cars already exist". And actually, any SSD will not work... If the goal is to improve the peformance of your HDD to nearly SSD levels, then a CF card (or SD card, or thumbdrive) will absolutely not work - they are far too slow. Give OCZ a little credit for for actually showing some innovation.