Engadget - Second-Generation V+ SSD Boosts System Performance

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Kingston's upping the ante on its solid state drive series in pretty much all the ways that count. The SSDNow V+ line boasts a 512GB upper limit, twice the previous generation, with iterative options for 256GB, 128GB, and 64GB. Read / write speeds have more than doubled to 230MB/sec and 180MB/sec, respectively. Best of all, these suckers now support TRIM. Prices range from as low as $268 for standalone 64GB an can go as high as $1968 for 512GB, with an extra $15 or so tacked on if you want the bundle instead -- still alluring, still not for the feint of funding, but the good news is, if you don't need Trim or the extra speed, the original SSDNow V series is available for much smaller dents on your wallet.

 

 

Kingston SSDNow V+ Features and Specifications:

 

* Sequential Speed*: 230MB/sec. read; 180MB/sec. write

* Innovative: 2.5" form factor; uses MLC NAND Flash memory components

* Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts

* Shock Resistant: no moving mechanical parts means the SSD handles rougher conditions

* Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology

* Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support

* Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/sec. and 3.0Gb/sec.

* Capacity1: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

* Storage temperatures: -40° C to 85° C

* Operating temperatures: 0° C to 70° C

* Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm

* Weight: 84 grams

* Vibration operating: 2.17G

* Vibration non-operating: 20G

* Operating Shock: 1500G

* Power specs: 2.6W active; 0.15W idle

* Life expectancy: 1,000,000 hours MTBF

 

 

 

 

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