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Plextor releases a new SSD
November 18th, 2011 by adminPlextor has released a new solid state drive – the M3S. The new drive comes in 2.5-inch form factor and sports three capacities – 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.
Users can now enjoy sequential read/write speeds of up to 525/445 MB/s and random read/write speeds of up to 70,000/65,000 IOPS. The M3S comes with exclusive firmware with True Speed technology, including Plextor’s proprietary Bad Block Management, Global Wear Leveling, and Instant Restore technologies that optimize performance. True Speed technology is designed to prevent drastic drops in read/write speeds that normally occur with SSDs after prolonged use or when data becomes heavily fragmented. The implemented technology will maintain the M3S’ high performance and read/write speeds at like-new levels throughout the life of
The new drives come with SATA3 interface and also support a 1.8V power mode, providing the M3S with extremely low-power consumption making it a very eco-friendly product. In addition users can install the drives into a regular desktop machine due to a 3.5” mounting bracket and screws for desktop cases.
The M3S 128GB and 256GB will become commercially available in late November 2011 with a suggested retail price of minimum $199.99 and $349.99 respectively. The 512GB model will come in the first quarter of 2012 with a minimum suggested retail price of $699.99.
Kingston releases SandForce-based HyperX SSD
August 2nd, 2011 by adminKingston Technology has finally released its HyperX SandForce SF-2281 based solid state drive which offers SATA III 6.0 Gbps interface and up to 555MB / 510MB/s read/write speeds.
Designed for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users, this 2.5-inch SSD comes in brushed metal casing and utilizes premium Intel 25nm MLC NAND Flash memory, it is shock resistant, supports S.M.A.R.T. TRIM and Garbage Collection and offers max 4KB random read/write of 95,000 / 70,000 IOPS2 (120GB). The drive is available in 120GB and 240GB capacities with desktop mounting plate and also s a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation (includes Acronis® True Image™ HD migration software, desktop mounting plate, external drive bay, multi-head screwdriver, SATA data cable.
Prices:
- 120G 120GB Stand-alone SSD $ 269.99
- 120G 120GB HyperX Bundle Kit $ 284.99
- 240G 240GB Stand-alone SSD $ 519.99