Here we have a new line of SSDs from V7, the V7 Elite. Coming in 128GB and 256GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2281 controller, TRIM support and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 530MB/s, respectively. The 128GB and 256GB models are priced at $149.99 and $279.99, respectively. [V7]
OCZ has unveiled a new line of enterprise SSDs, the Deneva 2. Coming in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities, these 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with 19nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2281 controller, a MTBF of 2 million hours, TRIM support and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 550/520 MB/s (120GB & 240GB Models) and 540/470 MB/s (480GB Model), respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [OCZ]
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I-O Data has unveiled a new line of portable SSDs, the SSDP-ST. Coming in 64GB and 128GB sizes, these ultra-compact and lightweight SSDs (W53.8mm x D93mm x H8.6mm and 37g) are equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface and promise to deliver read/write speeds of up to 290/96 MB/s (64GB model) and 290/176 MB/s (128GB model), respectively. The 64GB and 128GB models will go on sale from mid-October for around $105 and $158, respectively. [I-O Data]
Intel is proud to announce a new line of enterprise SSDs, the SSD Pro 1500 Series. Coming in capacities ranging from 80GB to 480GB (available in 2.5-inch & M.2 form factors), these business-class SSDs are packed with 20nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption, an LSI-SandForce SF2281 controller, a MTBF of 1.2 million hours and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 540MB/s and 490MB/s, respectively. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Intel]
Kingston is proud to announce their newest line of enterprise SSDs, the SSDNow E50. Coming in 100GB, 240GB and 480GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2581 controller, a MTBF of 1 million hours and can deliver read/write speeds of up to 550/530 MB/s (100GB & 240GB Models) and 530/500 MB/s (480GB Model), respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Kingston]
Corsair is bringing you their newest line of SSDs, the Force LS. Coming in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with Toshiba’s MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a Phison controller, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, TRIM support and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 535MB/s, respectively. The 60GB, 120GB and 240GB models are priced at $70, $110 and $200, respectively. [Corsair]
SanDisk hits back with a new line of SSDs, the X210. Designed specifically for the client computing, data center and server markets, these high-end 2.5-inch SSDs (128GB, 256GB & 512GB models) are equipped with 19nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, TRIM support and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 505MB/s and 470MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [SanDisk]
Samsung has introduced a new line of SSDs, the SSD 840 EVO. Coming in capacities ranging from 120GB to 1TB, these 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with the industry’s most compact 10nm class 128GB NAND flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, TRIM support, a MTBF of 1.5 million hours and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 540MB/s and 520MB/s, respectively. The SSD 840 EVO will be available worldwide from early August, prices unannounced yet. [Samsung]
Intel has announced a new line of data center SSDs, the SSD DC S3500. Coming in capacities ranging from 80GB to 800GB (available in 1.8-inch & 2.5-inch form factors), these 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with 20nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 450MB/s, respectively. [Intel]
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