It was only a couple of months ago when we said that Samsung was planning to roll out a new 256GB SSD by 2009. And look what we have here right now, Samsung just announced its new ultra-fast 256GB SSD. Yes, folks Samsung was really dead serious in upgrading its previously released 128GB model with this new higher capacity flashSSD.
The 256GB flashSSD doubles the reading speed of the 128mpbs model with its own 200mpbs sequential data reading speed. Even better is its writing speed which now runs at 160MB per second as compared to the 70mbps writing speed of the previous model. And not only is the 256GB SSD ultra fast, but it is also enclosed in an ultra-thin chassis which measures only 9.5mm in thickness.
Samsung is also touting this new flashSSD as an affordable drive since it was manufactured using multi-level cell (MLC) technology which is rather cheap when compared to using a single-level cell technology. This technology will not only make the drive cheaper but durable as well.
This new flashSSD will start shipping hopefully by the end of the year. Although Samsung has not announced yet as to which PC makers will be using their new drive. But it will certainly serve the purposes of companies who are into the manufacturing of ultraportable PCs.
Via [Electronista] Via [Engadget]
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