Kingmax has come out with a new line of SSDs, the SMU32 Client Pro. Available in 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce controller, NCQ and TRIM support, a MTBF of 1.2 million hours and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 520MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Kingmax]
OWC is proud to announce their newest SSD, the Aura Pro 6G. Touted as the industry’s first high-performance Solid State Drive upgrade for 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina display, this new 480GB SSD is packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2281 controller, DuraWrite technology support, a built-in ECC function and promises to deliver read and write speeds of up to 501MB/s and 503MB/s, respectively. The 480GB Aura Pro 6G SSD is currently available for pre-order for $579.99 MSRP. [OWC]
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]
Here comes a new line of SSDs from Transcend, the SSD320. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2281 controller, a built-in ECC function, TRIM support and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 530MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Transcend]
Integral UK has just released a new line of SSDs, the Crypto. Available in four different storage capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, these 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, a built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption, TRIM support and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 240MB/s and 200MB/s, respectively. The 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models are priced at 128.99 GBP (about $200), 169.99 GBP (about $264), 230.99 GBP (about $359) and 301.99 GBP (about $469), respectively. [Integral]
Crucial hits back with a new line of SSDs, the v4. Coming in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, a MTBF of 1 million hours and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 230MB/s and 190MB/s, respectively. The 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models are available now for $49.99, $69.99, $99.99 and $189.99, respectively. [Crucial]
Available in both 50GB and 100GB sizes, the Catalyst Cache is Mushkin’s newest line of SSDs for the mass market. These 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2200 series controller, a MTBF of 2 million hours and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 525/495 MB/s (50GB Model) and 550/515 MB/s (100GB Model), respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Mushkin]
MSI has just unveiled a new line of SSDs namely the Reflex Series. Coming in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF2281 controller, a MTBF of 2 million hours and capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 525/495 MB/s (60GB Model), 550/515 MB/s (120GB Model) and 560/525 MB/s (240GB Model), respectively. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [MSI]
Super Talent hits back with a new line of SSDs, the SATA3 SuperNova. Designed for enterprise users, these 2.5-inch SSDs (128GB and 256GB Models) are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF2200 controller, a MTBF of 2 million hours and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 555MB/s and 525MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Super Talent]
Silicon Power has just announced a new line of SSDs, the Velox V70. Coming in 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities, these 2.5-inch SSDs feature a brushed aluminum metal body in metallic gold finish, Toggle/Synchronous 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 557MB/s and 507MB/s, respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Silicon Power]
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