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The new and improved OCZ Deneva Series SSDs series is powered by the second generation of SandForce SF-2500/2600 SSD processor. This storage device provides the most cutting-edge technology available, including SATA 6Gbps and 3X-2Xnm SLC, MLC, and eMLC flash memory support. The OCZ Deneva Series SSDs series supports 500MB/s transfer rates and 60,000 random 4KB write IOPS. The company will release the OCZ Deneva Series SSDs series in the first quarter of 2011. [PCLaunches]
Samsung has started producing its 3.5-inch 100GB and 200GB Solid State Drives that use 40-nanometer-class single-level-cell (SLC) NAND flash chips. These new SSDs process random read commands at 47,000 input/outputs per second (IOPS) and random writes at 29,000 IOPS. Additionally, the new Samsung 200GB SSDs read data sequentially at 260 megabytes per second (MB/s) and write it sequentially at 245MB/s, throughput that maximizes the SATA 3Gb/s interface bus speed. No word on pricing or availability at this moment. [Akihabara]
Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc. (HLDS) today introduced the 2nd generation of SSD-embedded optical disc drive at CEATEC 2010 held in Makuhari Messe, Japan. The 2nd generation “Hybrid Drive” boasts an improved speed and a comprehensive SATA port, by accumulating optical disc drive and SSD circuits in a integrated PCB. HLDS is using Micron’s 8-gigabyte, 25-nanometer NAND flash devices in their Hybrid Drive. These devices are small enough to fit through the hole in the middle of an optical disc. The latest Hybrid Drive provides a 256GB of storage capacity. PC-based on HLDS’ Hybrid Drive is expected to be available later this month. [AVING]
Kingston has decided to release its latest SSD product lineup in Europe. Designed for both servers and notebooks, the Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 series come in the 1.8-inch SATA form factor. The device provides read/write speeds of up to 230MB/s (read) and 180MB/s (write). The controller has a dedicated 128MB of DDR3 memory and uses the SATA 3 Gb/s interface. Available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, the Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 Series SSD is priced at €180($242), €312($420), €737($993), respectively. [TechPowerUp]
The PhotoFast LSI PCIe SSD will go on sale next month. This gaming-oriented solid state drive is compatible with the PCI-Express 2.0 slot on any motherboard. The storage device provides a 512MB of onboard cache and a maximum read speeds of 1400 MB/s as well as a maximum write speed of 1500 MB/s. The PhotoFast LSI PCIe SSD is currently available in 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB of storage spaces. [Akihabara]
The Elecom Nano SSD is a mini Solid State Drive hardisk, which can be installed directly on the computer’s motherboard. Measuring at just 25mm x 6.5mm x 39mm, the device supports Serial ATA Revision 2.6 specification and provides a high speed data transfer. Priced at 13,900 Yen or around $165, the Elecom Nano SSD is currently available in 8GB and 16GB of storage capacities. [GeekStuff4U]
G.Skill has officially released the Phoenix Pro series of solid state drive that is available in 40GB, 80GB, and 160GB of storage capacities. What makes the G.Skill Phoenix Pro SSD interesting is that it features SandForce SF-1200 SSD controller, delivering amazing performance. G.Skill reports that its newest SSD is able to deliver performance in 4k random write speed up to 50,000 IOPS. Too bad, there is no info on pricing so far. [PCLaunches]
A-Data is ready to release the A-Data N004 dual-interface solid state drive (SSD), which can be used both internally, and externally as a portable drive. Weighing at just 87 grams, the drive uses SATA 3Gb/s and USB 3.0 interfaces. The A-Data N004 also provides a 200MB/s read speed and 170MB/s write speeds. It is currently available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of storage capacities. No word on pricing and availability so far. [TechPowerUp!]
Super Talent today introduced the DuraDrive ET2 and ZT2 solid state drives for enterprise application. Both storage devices are claimed to be the world’s fastest SSDs to meet industrial specifications. Supporting access times of 0.1ms, the new DuraDrive boasts a 125MB/sec sequential read speed and a 110MB/sec sequential write speed. The DuraDrive ET2 and ZT2 will be available this month in both MLC and SLC flash. Capacities range from 16GB to 128GB for SLC and 32GB to 256GB for MLC. [PCLaunches]
Super Talent Technology will launch the brand new UltraDrive MX SSD that adopts a new dual-interface for both SATA II and mini-USB connections. The new dual-interface enables this SSD to provide a new level of flexibility and consumer convenience by enabling the customer to use this drive as either an internal SSD or an external SSD. The Super Talent UltraDrive MX also features an impressive 250MB/s read and 180MB/s write speeds. Available in 60GB, 120GB, 240 and 480GB of storage capacities, the UltraDrive MX will be released on September 1st, 2010. [HotHardware]
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