Intel announced its new SSD 330 Series of solid state drive using SATA 6Gbps interface, which is designed to provide budget-conscious consumers with a more affordable entry into the accelerated storage performance of SSDs. Based on Intel’s 25nm MLC NAND flash memory and using SATA III 6Gbps, the SSD 330 utilizes SandForce;s SF-2281 controllers, instead of Intel’s own chip.
The SSD 330 series offers up to 500MB/s sequential read speeds and up to 450MB/s sequential write speeds for faster data transfers, and a random read performance of up to 22,500IOPS and 33,000 write IOPS, boosting overall application and system responsiveness, significantly outperforming a typical consumer hard disk drive. The series comes in 2.5-inch/9.5mm form factor and is available in 60GB, 120GB and 180GB capacities.
Aimed at entry-level, mainstream client users, the SSD 330 series is priced at $89 for 60GB, $149 for 120GB and $234 for 180GB.
[Intel]
Intel announced its latest solid state drive, the SSD 520 series using Intel’s 25nm NAND memory process technology. To deliver enhanced performance for PC enthusiasts, gamers, professionals or small-medium businesses (SMBs), Intel’s new SSD uses SATA III interface and an LSI SandForce flash storage processor with an Intel co-defined and validated firmware release.
The 2.5-inch SSD 520 series provides up to 550MB/s read and 520MB/s write speeds and up to 80,000 maximum 4K random write IOPS and up to 50,000 4K random read IOPS performance. Available in capacities from 60GB to 480GB, the drive includes Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encryption capabilities and strong password protection for added security.
The Intel SSD 520 Series is priced as follows, based on 1,000-unit quantities: 60GB for $149, 120GB at $229, 180GB at $369, 240GB at $509 and 480GB at $999. All models will come in 9.5mm form factor and the 120GB, 180GB and 240GB models will also available in 7mm form factor.
Capacity
|
Sequential
Read/Write (up to)2 |
Random 4KB
Read1/Write3 (up to) |
Form Factor |
| 60GB |
SATA 6Gb/s 550 MB/s / 475 MB/sSATA 3Gb/s 280 MB/s / 245 MB/s |
15,000 IOPS / 80,000 IOPS |
9.5 mm 2.5 inch SATA |
| 120GB |
SATA 6Gb/s 550 MB/s / 500 MB/sSATA 3Gb/s 280 MB/s / 260 MB/s |
25,000 IOPS / 80,000 IOPS |
7 mm and 9.5 mm
2.5 inch SATA |
| 180GB |
SATA 6Gb/s 550 MB/s / 520 MB/sSATA 3Gb/s 280 MB/s / 260 MB/s |
50,000 IOPS / 80,000 IOPS |
7 mm and 9.5 mm
2.5 inch SATA |
| 240GB |
SATA 6Gb/s 550 MB/s / 520 MB/sSATA 3Gb/s 280 MB/s / 260 MB/s |
50,000 IOPS / 80,0000 IOPS |
7 mm and 9.5 mm
2.5 inch SATA |
| 480GB |
SATA 6Gb/s 550 MB/s / 520 MB/sSATA 3Gb/s 280 MB/s / 260 MB/s |
50,000 IOPS / 50,000 IOPS |
9.5 mm 2.5 inch SATA |
[Intel]
OCZ has jumped on the Thunderbolt bandwagon with its latest external SSD, the OCZ Lightfoot, a compact drive offering up to 1TB of high-speed storage. Previewed ahead of CES this week, the Lightfoot is the successor to OCZ’s Enyo USB 3.0 SSD, boosting transfer rates to up to 750 MB/s according to the company.
Capacities are expected to range in size from 128GB, through 256GB and 512GB, topping out at a full terabyte for those with high speed expectations and bulging wallets. According to OCZ, Thunderbolt’s low latency and accurate time synchronization make for a drive that can be used for pro-level A/V editing, working with source files saved directly on the external storage.
From our time with the LaCie Little Big Disk SSD we know that’s a realistic prospect, but the Lightfoot has the benefit of being more pocket-sized and suited for mobile users. No word on how much it will cost when it launches, but OCZ expects it to go on sale later this year.
[via PC Perspective ]
Lenovo has followed Wednesday’s ThinkPad start with a set of new ultrabooks targeted at consumers at CES today, the IdeaPad U310 and U410. With 13.3-inch and 14-inch displays respectively, the two new IdeaPads mortal up to 64GB of SSD hardware and/or up to 500GB of HDD storage, auspicious both speedy change and rush present together with capacious transmission area.
The IdeaPad U310 is 0.7-inches thick and 3.74-pounds, with Intel Core processors paired with GMA 3000 HD graphics powering its HD 16:9 aspect display. The IdeaPad U410, meanwhile, is 0.83-inches thick and 4.18-pounds, with processors from the same Intel range but paired this time with NVIDIA GeForce 610M 1GB graphics.
Each supports Intel WiDi for wireless display streaming, and they’ll come in a choice of “fun colors”: Aqua Blue, Cherry Blossom, Graphite Gray, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue and Spearmint. Software-wise it’s Windows 7 with Lenovo’s Smart Update tool, which automatically keeps your mailbox, IM and social media messages up to date, even when the IdeaPad is in sleep mode.
Battery life is up to eight hours, Lenovo claims. The Lenovo IdeaPad U Series will go on sale in May, priced from $699.
Zalman introduces the new SSD-F1 series solid state drive using SATA III 6Gbps interface. Powered by SandForce 2281 controller, the F1 series offers up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write speeds. It complies with AATA-8 and ACS-2 standards and is AHCI mode optimized.
The Zalman SSD-F1 includes AES 128/256-bit data encryption. It supports S.M.A.R.T, NCQ command set and TRIM command. The 2.5-inch SSD has an aluminum alloy body and comes with a 3.5-inch bracket. The Zalman SSD-F1 is available in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities.
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Super Talent has unveiled a new addition to their range of storage devices with the unveiling of their new external SSD range, the POD Mini. The External External new POD Mini SSD range is equipped with a metal case,USB 3.0 connectivity and flash memory available in either 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities. It sports 260MBps read speeds as well as peak write speeds of 174MBps, and is no larger than a 2.5 inch hard drive .
The Super Talent POD Mini SSD is also equipped with a One-Touch Backup button lets you copy pre-determined folders to another backup drive, at the press of a button. Together with a protection switch that can stop accidental file deletion.
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.
Source: Electronista
Super Talent has released the Storage POD Mini portable solid state drive. Measuring 110mm x 68mm x 10mm, the storage device features an all-aluminum casing, which makes it more durable.
The Storage POD Mini uses a SandForce SSD processor and supports the USB 3.0 interface, delivering a fast 260MB/s transfer rate. The Super Talent Storage POD mini portable USB 3.0 SSD is currently available in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB of storage capacities. No word on pricing at this moment.
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ADATA has unveiled its new entry-level solid state drive namely the Adata S396. The solid state drive features a 30GB of storage space and utilizes the SATA 3Gb/sec interface. The device runs 44K IOPS of 4KB random write and supports 280/250 MB/s of sequential read and write speeds. The Adata S396 30GB SSD is backed by 3-year product warranty. No word on pricing at this moment.
Source : Softpedia
SSD manufacturer Super Talent has launched a new, high-speed drive capable of over 500 MB/s read and write rates, targeted at hardcore users. The Super Talent TeraNova offers up to 480GB of solid-state capacity, paired with a modified SandForce 2200 controller in a 2.5-inch form-factor, making it suitable for performance desktops or notebooks.
There’s a SATA III 6Gbps connection, and speed-freaks should probably opt for the 240GB model if they want the best combination of performance. As the following table – using Super Talent’s own data – suggests, that model leads the TeraNova pack with a 540 MB/s sequential read rate and 520 MB/s sequential write rate. Still, even the lowest write rate is a healthy 480 MB/s.
All that speed will come in handy not just for booting up and shutting down your system – though it’s worth noting that an SSD-equipped notebook can be dramatically faster to load than an HDD-based counterpart – but for storage-intensive apps. Video and audio processing, image editing and the like are all improved using an SSD.
The Super Talent TeraNova begins shipping today, in 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities. Pricing is yet to be confirmed
Source : slashgear
OCZ has launched the Talos 2 SSD series. Designed for enterprise systems, the storage device has capacities of up to 1TB and supports the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6.0Gbps interface. The OCZ Talos 2 is composed of either MLC (multi-level cell), eMLC (enterprise MLC) or SLC (single-level cell) NAND Flash memory chips. The solid state drive offers random transactional performance at up to 70,000 4K IOPS and features improved mixed workload (75% read; 25% write) performance with up to 42,000 8K IOPS.
Soucre : techfresh
