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There are a few different types of SSDs on the market today for storing data in computer systems. Typically, when we think SSD what comes to mind are the 2.5-inch form factor drives that are used in larger notebooks and desktop computers. However, when it comes to putting SSDs and some of the incredibly thin ultrabooks and other small notebooks on the market those 2.5-inch form factor SSDs are simply too big.

In thin and small devices, mSATA SSDs such as the one in the picture above are typically used that do away with the housing and plug directly into the mainboard of the computer. Mushkin has announced a new extremely high-capacity mSATA SSD that is certain to find its way into high-end ultrabooks and other compact computing devices in the future.

The new storage device is the world’s first 480 GB mSATA SSD cramming an incredible amount of storage space into the tiny MO-300 mSATA form factor measuring 50.80 x 29.85 x 4.85 mm. The storage device uses the mini PCIe interface and has user upgradable firmware.

The SSD uses a SandForce SF-2281 SSD processor and supports ATA APM, Security Set, and NCQ features. The little storage device also has integrated BCH ECC providing up to 55 bits correctable per 512 byte sector. The little SSD will be available in early January via resellers and distributors for $499.99. With this little SSD being available via distributors, you should be able to find one to upgrade your existing computer.

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A-Data has announced a new line of SSDs, the SP600. Coming in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB sizes, these 2.5-inch SSDs are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a JMicron JMF661 controller and promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 360MB/s and 130MB/s, respectively. The 32GB, 64GB and 128GB models are priced at $47, $68 and $109, respectively. [Product Page]

Ah! here you are something that IS actually interesting, the Paketta from King Jim! This tiny (75x52x20mm and 40G) 8 or 16GB flash drive comes with a WiFi BGN module that once connected to a PC or powered by any USB compatible device will give you the possibility to access its contents wirelessly from any devices running a dedicated app that is so far only available for Windows XP, Vista 7 and iOS, Windows 8 and OSX software will be available Q1 2013 on King Jim support page.
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Microsoft has been busy streamlining SkyDrive to make the most of our time in the cloud, but it hasn’t yet cut out the middleman for audio playback; if a song wasn’t obtained through a channel like Xbox Music, it won’t play online in Microsoft’s universe. LiveSide has made some code discoveries suggesting the storage service could at least partly remedy the problem with a web-based music player. We don’t know much of how it would work, although the presence of interface elements hints that Microsoft is at least committed to development. The real dilemma is an absence of clues as to when (and if) playback will ever go live — and there’s nothing that would reveal whether or not SkyDrive is the heart of an upcoming option to upload personal tracks for Xbox Music streaming. If the music player mentions reflect more than just experimentation, however, the Redmond team may soon have a more direct answer to the likes of Amazon Cloud Player or Google Music.

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Via: PCWorld

Source: Liveside.net

ASK Inc. Japan will launch a new line of SSDs from OCZ called the Vector. Coming in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with 25nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, an Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 530MB/s, respectively. The 128GB, 256GB and 512GB models will become available from November 30th for around $164, $297 and $597, respectively. [Product Page]