Plextor has launched a new line of mSATA SSDs, the M6M. Available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes, these ultra-compact SSDs come with a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9188 controller, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours, TRIM support and can deliver read/write speeds of up to 520/160 Mb/s (64GB), 520/340 MB/s (128GB) and 520/440 MB/s (256GB & 512GB), respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Product Page]
Links International has added two new mSATA SSDs from Plextor to its product page, the 64GB PX-64M5M and 128GB PX-128M5M. These ultra-compact SSDs are equipped with 19nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9187 controller, a MTBF of 2.4 million hours, TRIM support and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 540/160 MB/s (64GB Model) and 540/320 MB/s (128GB Model), respectively. The 64GB and 128GB models will go on sale from February 9th for 8,180 Yen (about $87) and 12,480 Yen (about $133), respectively. [Product Page]
Plextor just unearthed a new lineup of mSATA drives that will be targeted at enthusiasts looking to give their ultraportables an additional shot of adrenaline. Known as the M5M series, the diminutive chips will come in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes, each which boast a highly respectable sequential read speed of 540 MB/s. Meanwhile, sequential write speed for the three models is rated at 160 MB/s, 320 MB/s and 430 MB/s, respectively. The M5M series carries a mean time before failure (MTBF) of 2.4 million hours, and is said to become available this quarter. No word yet about pricing, however. To learn about the security features of the Plextor M5M series, feel free to hit up the PR after the break.
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Links International will launch a new line of SSDs from Plextor called the M5 Pro. Coming in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are packed with 19nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9187 controller, a MTBF of 2.4 million hours, TRIM support and promise to deliver read/write speeds of up to 540/340 MB/s (128GB Model) and 540/450 MB/s (256GB & 512GB Models), respectively. The 128GB, 256GB and 512GB models will become available from August 11th for 12,980 Yen (about $166), 22,980 Yen (about $294) and 39,800 Yen (about $509), respectively. [Product Page]
Plextor’s newly launched M5 Pro is angling to be the top dot on the SATA III SSD spec charts — and looks like it will mostly succeed. The Marvell Monet controller lets the unit hit a continuous 540 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write speeds for the larger models, as well as a hefty 94,000 read and 86,000 write IOPS. Those figures would put it ahead of or alongside most of its competitors except in steady write speeds, but Plextor claims that hustle is not the model’s only trick. It also makes use of “True Speed” tech to minimize performance drops with age, uses 128-bit error correction to eliminate data inaccuracy and offers 256-bit full-drive encryption. The 128GB, 256GB or 512GB drives will be available mid-August for prices that have yet to be determined, but it’s likely to be well north of its budget namesake, the M5S. You’ll find the full PR after the break.
Continue reading Plextor M5 Pro bulges SSD envelope with 94K IOPS and 540MB/s
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Plextor has announced a new line of SSDs, the M5S Series. The drives are based on a Marvell 88SS9174 controller and use 25nm-based NAND flash, which helps read and write speeds hit 520MB/s and 390MB/s respectively. Random read and write speeds are rated at 73,000 and 70,000 IOPS. Plextor is aiming the drives at those looking to make the jump from traditional hard drives to solid state drives for the first time.
Three capacities of the drive will be offered: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The 64GB model will cost around £78 (~$122), the 128GB drive will be £126 (~$197), and the 256GB will command a £220 (~$345) price tag. Plextor will also be offering its PlexTools software for free, allowing customers to upgrade firmwares when there are updates, plus monitor the drives for any problems.
Plextor say that the drives should be available to buy towards the end of July from various retailers. If you’re in the market for a new solid state drive or you’re making the jump for the first time, maybe give these a look.
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Links International has just added a new SSD ‘Ninja-256′ from Plextor to its product page. Coming in 256GB capacity, this slim 2.5-inch SSD (7mm thick) features a deep red aluminum enclosure, 34nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9174 controller, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours, TRIM support and promises to deliver read and write speeds of up to 530MB/s and 370MB/s, respectively. The Plextor Ninja-256 will become available from July 14th for 26,800 Yen (about $336). [Product Page]
The SSD market has finally reached the point where we can afford to be picky, but the M5S’s blend of price and performance make it worth a look. It claims random reads / writes of up to 73k and 70k IOPS respectively, supported by Plextor’s True Speed technology to deliver consistent rates even as the drive fills up, along with price tags of $99 for 64GB, $160 for 128GB and $299 for 256GB. The M5S has already been given the once-over by The SSD Review, which found nothing much to criticize other than the lack of a five-year warranty (as seen on the MS3) and overall gave it hearty recommendation — check the More Coverage link for the full review.
Continue reading Plextor M5S SSD coming mid-July: healthy speeds starting at $99 for 64GB
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Solid State Drives are slowly but surely catching on in popularity as the price point starts to drop, all the while seeing an increase in capacity. Plextor’s latest addition to the SSD race would be the M5S Series Solid State Drive, where it is touted to deliver an enhanced and sustained read/write speed up to 73,000/70,000 IOPS. This would mean the M5S Series can perform faster compared to its award-winning predecessors in terms of overall enhanced performance.
I suppose the inclusion of its exclusive firmware technology also goes some way in helping Plextor achieve such performance levels from the M5S Series Solid State Drive. Some of the exclusive firmware technology include Instant Restore, Global Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Management. There is also the True Speed feature to consider, which is Plextor’s exclusive high-speed sustaining and non-declining performance technology that boasts of random read/write speed up to 73,000/70,000 IOPS as well as the continuous read/write speed up to 520/390 MB/s.
You will be able to pick up the Plextor M5S Series Solid State Drive from the middle of July onwards, where 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities will retail for $99.99, $159.99 and $299.99, respectively.
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Links International will launch a new line of SSDs from Plextor called the M5S. Available in 128GB and 256GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with 25nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9174 controller, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours, TRIM support and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 520/200 MB/s (128GB Model) and 520/390 MB/s (256GB Model), respectively. The 128GB and 256GB models will become available from July 6th for 11,480 Yen (about $144) and 19,980 Yen (about $251), respectively. [Product Page]
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