Super Talent SSDs Offer 128 MB DRAM Cache
super Talent's new line of SSDs provide 128 MB of DRAM cache.
Earlier today, Super Talent Technology launched its new line of MasterDrive SX 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs), based on a new, advanced 8-channel controller and multi-level cell (MLC) NAND Flash. Super Talent also injected the MasterDrive SX series with 128 MB of DRAM cache, allowing the SSDs to take full advantage of the 3 Gbps SATA-II bandwidth. Additionally, all three models--the 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB versions--are capable of reaching sequential read speeds up to 220 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 200 MB/sec, depending on the model.
“We developed the MasterDrive SX series to offer extreme reliability at an aggressive price point that makes sense for mobile professionals and enthusiasts. Moreover, these drives boast power efficiency and write speeds that few SSDs can match”, said Super Talent Director of Marketing Joe James.
According to Super Talent, the MasterDrive SX SSDs are the most reliable on the market based on "thousands of hours of intensive validation and stress testing" in Windows and LINUX environments. They're also quite sturdy thanks to a lightweight aluminum shell that protects against physical damage, and more resistant to vibration and shock than standard disk-based hard drives.
Super Talent said that the SSDs are ideal for laptops, as they consume less energy by "sipping" only half a watt of power in read mode; .015 watts while idle. "That’s considerably lower than typical notebook hard drives, and even lower than the vast majority of 2.5-inch SSDs," the company said. Overall, consumers experience far less fan noise and an extended battery lifespan thanks to the SSDs' power efficiency.
As of this report, Newegg and SuperBiiz retail outlets are currently selling two MasterDrive SX models. The 64 GB version will cost around $173, whereas the 128 GB version retails around $336, depending on the site. Super Talent's 256 GB version wasn't listed on either outlet, however it's highly likely that it will retail around $672 when it finally appears.
For additional detailed specs on the MasterDrive SX series, read this PDF file.
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$173? Sweet, I hope that translates to the UK at a decent rate. I'd buy it without consideration.
So a minimum of £120 to £150 for the 60GB after a couple of weeks.