Kingston Rolls Out New SSDNow V+ Line

SSD. Now. V plus.

Kingston yesterday threw another entry into the SSD mix by introducing the SSDNow V+ line, available in capacities up to 256 GB.

The memory company boasts that its new V+ line is capable of sequential read speeds of up to 220 MB/sec. and write speeds of up to 180 MB/sec. The new drives also feature random 4K read speeds of up to 6,300 IOPS, and random 4K writes of up to 291 IOPS.

Full specifications are as follows:

Kingston SSDNow V+ Features and Specifications:

• Sequential Read Throughput*: 64GB, 128GB & 256GB - 220MB/sec.
• Sequential Write Throughput*:
  • 64GB - 140MB/sec.
  • 128GB - 170MB/sec.
  • 256GB - 180MB/sec.
• IOPS (Input and Output Operations per Second)*:
  • Random 4K read - 6,300 IOPS
  • Random 4K write: 64GB - 84 IOPS
  • Random 4K write: 128GB - 158 IOPS
  • Random 4K write: 256GB - 291 IOPS
• Form Factor: 2.5"
• Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/sec. and 3.0Gb/sec.
• Capacity**: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
• 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: 2.7G
• Vibration non-operating: 20G
• Power specs: Active: 2.6W; Idle: 0.15W
• Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
• Operating Shock: 1500G
• Guaranteed: backed by a three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support

Manufacturer suggested retail prices are: $254 for the 64 GB; $500 for the 128 GB; and $992 for the 256 GB.