kelly
27.07.09, 19:26
Hi guys,
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Much has changed in the 11 months since the X25-M's initial launch, though.Intel has been busy since the X25-M's launch, too. In November of last year, it unleashed a single-level cell (SLC) version of the X25 geared toward enterprise environments. A line of 1.8" X18-M SSDs also joined the family. More recently, in April, Intel released a firmware update to improve the long-term performance of its X25-M and X18-M models. All along the way, Intel has aggressively cut prices. And today it comes out with a second generation SSD X-25M
SSDs remain an expensive proposition, even for enthusiasts accustomed to paying top dollar for high-performance hardware. Prices continue to plummet, though, spurred most recently by Intel's introduction of a new generation of X25-M drives based on 34nm fabrication technology. These new units are much cheaper than their forebears, with the latest 80GB flavor selling for just $225 in bulk quantities—35% less than the street price of the old X25-M. And it gets better, because Intel says these latest models are even faster than the originals. One arrived at our doorstep this past Wednesday afternoon, and we've been testing it since. Let's see what we've learned.
So what do you think guys, Will SSD overpower the conventional HDD with its dazzling speeds or will the conventional still continue its hold with its ever increasing storage capacities.
Regards,
Kelly
Sources:Intel's second-generation X25-M solid-state drive - The Tech Report - Page 1 (http://techreport.com/articles.x/17269)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2246/ssd.jpg
Much has changed in the 11 months since the X25-M's initial launch, though.Intel has been busy since the X25-M's launch, too. In November of last year, it unleashed a single-level cell (SLC) version of the X25 geared toward enterprise environments. A line of 1.8" X18-M SSDs also joined the family. More recently, in April, Intel released a firmware update to improve the long-term performance of its X25-M and X18-M models. All along the way, Intel has aggressively cut prices. And today it comes out with a second generation SSD X-25M
SSDs remain an expensive proposition, even for enthusiasts accustomed to paying top dollar for high-performance hardware. Prices continue to plummet, though, spurred most recently by Intel's introduction of a new generation of X25-M drives based on 34nm fabrication technology. These new units are much cheaper than their forebears, with the latest 80GB flavor selling for just $225 in bulk quantities—35% less than the street price of the old X25-M. And it gets better, because Intel says these latest models are even faster than the originals. One arrived at our doorstep this past Wednesday afternoon, and we've been testing it since. Let's see what we've learned.
So what do you think guys, Will SSD overpower the conventional HDD with its dazzling speeds or will the conventional still continue its hold with its ever increasing storage capacities.
Regards,
Kelly
Sources:Intel's second-generation X25-M solid-state drive - The Tech Report - Page 1 (http://techreport.com/articles.x/17269)