OCZ VX500 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Launched

ocz vx500

Here comes a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs from OCZ, the VX500. Available in four different storage capacities: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, these 2.5-inch SSDs are built with Toshiba 15nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface and a Toshiba TC358790 controller.

In terms of performance, the VX500 SSDs promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 485MB/s (128GB model), 550MB/s and 510MB/s (256GB model), 550MB/s and 515MB/s (512GB model) and 550MB/s and 515MB/s (1TB model), respectively.

Backed by a 5-year warranty, the VX500 SSDs are available now for $63.99 (128GB model), $92.79 (256GB model), $152.52 (512GB model) and $337.06 (1TB model), respectively. [OCZ]

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Transcend Outs 960GB SSD220 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSD

Transcend 960GB SSD220

Transcend has just added a new storage capacity ‘960GB’ to its existing SSD220 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSD line-up (120GB, 240GB, 480GB models). Specs-wise, this slim 2.5-inch SSD (6.8mm thick) is built with TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SiliconMotion SM2256KAB controller, TRIM support, SMART support and NCQ support.

Implementing the LDPC codes for extending the product life in wear leveling and corresponding to the SATA DevSleep mode for reducing power consumption than the conventional power-saving mode (up to 90% cut of power consumption), the 960GB SSD220 promises to deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 450MB/s, respectively.

Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

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BIOSTAR Hits Back With G300 Series SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs

BIOSTAR G300 Series

Here comes a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs ‘G300 Series’ from BIOSTAR. Targeted for power users and gamers looking for high-performance storage, these ultra-slim 2.5-inch 6.8mm thick SSDs (120GB, 240GB & 480GB sizes) are equipped with a premium laser unibody screwless metallic case, Super Speed NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface and SMI 2256 controller.

Performance-wise, the G300 Series SSDs promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 470MB/s (120GB model), 550MB/s and 480MB/s (240GB model), and 550MB/s and 480MB/s (480GB model), respectively.

The BIOSTAR G300 Series SSDs are available now for $44 (120GB model), $66 (240GB model) and $140 (480GB model), respectively. [Product Page]

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Corsair Neutron XTi SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs

Corsair Neutron XTi

Corsair is pleased to announce the availability of their new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the Neutron XTi. Available in 240GB, 480GB, 960GB and 1920GB (in the near future) capacities, these high-performance 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface and a blisteringly quick quad-core Phison controller.

Equipped with End-to-End Data Path Protection and Power Loss Protection, along with a host of error correction technologies, the Neutron XTi SSDs provides exceptional transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 540MB/s write.

The Corsair Neutron XTi SSDs are available immediately from Corsair’s worldwide network of authorized retailers for $89.99 (240GB model), $159.99 (480GB model) and $329.99 (960GB model), respectively. Pricing for the upcoming 1920GB model is yet to be confirmed. [Corsair]

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ADATA Premier SP580 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Introduced

ADATA Premier SP580

ADATA has introduced a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the Premier SP580. Built for users who want to gain access to faster speeds and better efficiency compared to traditional HDDs, these slim 2.5-inch 7mm thick SSDs (120GB & 240GB sizes) are packed with TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a high-speed Marvell controller and an MTBF of 1.5 million hours.

Utilizing ADATA’s advanced LDPC ECC Engine – ensuring data integrity and improving data transfer quality, and supporting high TBW (Total Bytes Written) and DEVSLP (Device Sleep) – helping you upgrade your notebook effortlessly with superior durability and power efficiency, the Premier SP580 SSDs offer high read/write speeds of up to 560MB/410MB per second.

Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

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AMD Radeon R3 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Released

AMD Radeon R3

AMD has recently released a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the Radeon R3. Coming in four different storage capacities: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are built with TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface and a Silicon Motion SM2256KX controller.

Performance-wise, the Radeon R3 SSDs promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 520MB/s and 360MB/s (120GB model), 520MB/s and 470MB/s (240GB model), 520MB/s and 470MB/s (480GB model) and 510MB/s and 450MB/s (960GB model), respectively.

The AMD Radeon R3 SSDs are available now in the US via Amazon for $40.99 (120GB model), $69.99 (240GB model) and $136.99 (480GB model), respectively. [Product Page]

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CFD HG6 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Launched

CFD HG6

CFD hits back with a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the HG6. Available in three different storage capacities including 128GB, 256GB and 512GB, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are built with Toshiba MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, TRIM support and NCQ support.

Coming with a free download rights of 2.5-3.5-inch conversion mounter and disk speed software ‘SSD Turbo Boost’, the HG6 SSDs promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 552.6MB/s and 492.2MB/s (128GB model), 552.4MB/s and 512.3MB/s (256GB model) and 552.4MB/s and 519.6MB/s (512GB model), respectively.

The CFD HG6 SSDs are available now for 7,700 Yen / $72 (128GB model), 11,000 Yen / $102 (256GB model) and 20,000 Yen / $186 (512GB model), respectively. [Product Page]

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Transcend SSD220 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Announced

Transcend SSD220

Transcend is pleased to announce their newest line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the SSD220. Available in two different storage capacities: 240GB and 480GB, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (6.8mm thick) are built with a durable aluminum casing, TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, TRIM support, SMART support and NCQ support.

Implementing the LDPC codes for extending the product life in wear leveling and corresponding to the SATA DevSleep mode for reducing power consumption than the conventional power-saving mode (up to 90% cut the power consumption), the Transcend SSD220 SSDs promise to deliver read/write speeds of up to 550/450 MB/s (240GB & 480GB models).

The Transcend SSD220 SSDs will start shipping this month, prices unannounced yet. [Product Page]

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ADATA Premier SP550 SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs Unveiled

ADATA-Premier-SP550

ADATA hits back with a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the Premier SP550. Coming in 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are built with TLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, an SMI SM2256 controller and a MTBF of 1.5 million hours.

Adopting ADATA’s LDPC ECC Engine technology (Low Density Parity Check ECC), RAID Engine and DATA Shaping for ensuring data integrity and maintaining high stability, the Premier SP550 SSDs promise to deliver read/write speeds of up to 560/410 MB/s (120GB model) and 560/510 MB/s (240GB & 480GB models), respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

A New Line Of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs From Mushkin

ECO2

Mushkin hits back with a new line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, the ECO2. Coming in 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are packed with high-reliability MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce SF-2200 controller, a MTBF of 2 million hours, TRIM support, SMART support and up to 32,000 IOPS (4k random write).

Performance-wise, the ECO2 can deliver read/write speeds of up to 550/515 MB/s (60GB model), 550/530 MB/s (120GB & 240GB models) and 550/485 MB/s (480GB model), respectively.

The 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB models are available now for $39.99, $54.99, $84.99 and $159.99, respectively. [Product Page]