SanDisk, Intel, TDK Debut SSDs
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SanDisk, Intel and TDK all debuted new solid-state disks (SSDs) at the Computex trade show in Taipei.SSDs have energy efficiency and ruggedness to thank for their surge in popularity. SanDisk's new offering, "pSSD" (Parallel ATA solid state drive), is available in 4-, 8- and 16-GB capacities and is designed for compact, low-cost netbooks. The device can achieve a read speed of 39 MBps and a write/record speed of 17 MBps, according to SanDisk.
Intel has introduced the Z-P230 Parallel ATA (PATA) series of SSDs, available in 4- and 8-GB capacities. The company plans to announce high-capacity solid-state drives in the second half of this year that have capacities of 80 GB and 160 GB.
Finally, TDK's HS1 series, available now, comes in 16-, 32- and 64-GB capacities. Using SLC (single-level cell) NAND flash memory, the disk reads at 100 MBps and writes at 50 MBps. Pricing for the higher capacity SSDs ranges from $1,400 to $1,900.CNET News
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