<![CDATA[[GadgetRatty] tag: ssds]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/tag/ssds Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:23:21 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 with X4500 graphics dubbed "Wind and Eee PC killer"]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/696657410de621226b94c2ced42e8537 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/696657410de621226b94c2ced42e8537 Filed under:


Hey friend, ready for a full Lenovo IdeaPad S10 review? Sorry, this ain't it, but Laptop's initial hands-on with this "sweet 10-incher" might be enough to help with any imminent purchasing decisions requiring $429 in cash. What if we sweetened the deal and told you that Lenovo's netbook also features that very same un-netbooky X4500 integrated graphics found in Intel's Centrino 2 chipset -- no lame GMA950 here, pal. And as oddball as it sounds, one reader discovered that the red-colored S10 also features an external CD-RW/DVD-ROM for the same price as the white S10 (but $10 more than the black model). Check the full hands-on text (laced with adjectives like "spacious," "lovely," and "stylish") and video (where it's dubbed a Wind and Eee PC killer) just beyond the read link and just for you buddy.

Update: A number of would-be buyers are reporting another case of Lenovo's retail ineptitude. The X4500 graphics appears to be just another misprint -- like those free SSDs and $200 14.1-inch laptops seen before. Hell, even the optical drive appears to be the stuff of data entry error. At this point it looks like we've got another GMA950 netbook on our hands which certainly makes more sense. Our advice? If you're ready to purchase then at least get on the horn with sales and confirm that bill of materials.

[Thanks, Peter and and Boning C.]
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]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:10:00 +0000 graphics s10 hands initial hands-on x4500 graphics appears lenovo gma950 netbook data entry error netbook Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 with X4500 graphics dubbed "Wind and Eee PC killer" <![CDATA[Intel SSDs Hit the Market]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/d1daa8dc85009a6c754d1a1a3b7943f7 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/d1daa8dc85009a6c754d1a1a3b7943f7
Intel’s SATA solid state drive (SSD) looks set to hit the market, which is reasonably exciting news when you consider the fact that another big player in the market is likely to drive prices the way that we want them. The Intel SSDs will come in both 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch flavors. Sizes that have been mentioned are 80GB and 128GB, but higher capacity offerings can be expected in the upcoming months.

Price: N/A [Crave, CNET]

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:19:52 +0000 market intel ssds drive prices intels sata solid drive investigator licenses capacity offerings hit warcraft laptops Intel SSDs Hit the Market <![CDATA[Western Digital Working On 20k RPM Drive]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/752a5feae753446f665f1a32a2882485 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/752a5feae753446f665f1a32a2882485 Western Digital Working On 20k RPM Drive

SSD drives are said to take over storage solutions in the future, so that begs the question - will hard drives be driven to extinction? Western Digital doesn't think so as they are busy working on a new 20,000 rpm Raptor hard drive. Other than the rpm value, nothing else is known about this hush-hush project, although some sources from Taiwan have disclosed that it will be a 2.5" hard drive that comes in a custom-built 3.5" housing and will run as silent as a nuclear submarine. I jest, but it will probably be much quieter compared to a standard hard drive, losing out only to SSDs and other flash memory. This is made possible thanks to a modified spindle housing that does not vibrate at high speeds.

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:40:36 +0000 standard hard drive hard rpm 20k rpm drive western digital hard drive flash memory nuclear submarine storage solutions Western Digital Working On 20k RPM Drive <![CDATA[Intel announces its first SSDs, plans to ship in a month]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/3a6b052ee518ed303f3d5d8c7ac9bb13 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/3a6b052ee518ed303f3d5d8c7ac9bb13 Filed under:

Intel's keeping the announcements coming at this year's IDF -- today we got word that the company will launch its first SSDs in a month or so just as we expected. The 1.8-inch X-18M and 2.5-inch X-25M drives will be targeted at laptops and MIDs and come in 80GB and 160GB sizes using MLC tech, while the 32GB and 64GB SLC-based X-25E is aimed at servers and will be out in 90 days. Intel hasn't locked down pricing, but the M-series drives should cost about $8/GB, which would put the 160GB unit at a whopping $1,280 and the 80GB at $640. We're hoping those estimates are skewed a little high -- and Intel says there might be a cheaper 40GB unit on the way as well. We'll see in a month, we suppose.

[Via Electronista]
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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:24:00 +0000 intel month storage intel 160gb cheaper 40gb unit 160gb unit 5-inch x-25m 80gb ssds Intel announces its first SSDs, plans to ship in a month <![CDATA[Leaked: Dell Inspiron 910 (Mini Note) Specs and Release DateFrom]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/0d97a5a4524167722290ed6c31eea8e6 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/0d97a5a4524167722290ed6c31eea8e6


The folks at Gizmodo have gotten their hands on a Dell Inspiron 910 (aka Mini Inspiron and Inspiron Mini) full (internal) 910 web documentation. It contains several photos plus revealing details - support for SSDs up to 16GB and what looks to be very moddable internals (large Phillips-head screws hold that SSD in place).

The system will go on sale on August 22nd our source but the starting price of USD299 has not been confirmed.

For more details and photos, check out the source article here.
]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:49:00 +0000 dell inspiron source phillips-head screws hold aka mini inspiron source article photos moddable internals inspiron mini details Leaked: Dell Inspiron 910 (Mini Note) Specs and Release DateFrom <![CDATA[ Leaked: Dell Inspiron 910 (Mini Note) Specs and Release Date [Dell Inspiron Mini] ]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/933e6c1bbc2b687267d8edb73baf36a1 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/933e6c1bbc2b687267d8edb73baf36a1 A few weeks ago we ran some rumored specs of Dell's answer to the Eee, the Dell Inspiron 910 (aka Mini Inspiron and Inspiron Mini). Now we've gotten our hands on the full (internal) 910 web documentation. Along with scoping shots from every angle, we've learned that the 910 will support SSDs up to 16GB and has what looks to be very moddable internals (large Phillips-head screws hold that SSD in place). The system will go on sale in just a few days—August 22nd our source says—but we still don't know whether or not that $299 starting price is just a myth. Just in case the gallery sizing is screwy, here's the full spec sheet all bigified:

Now for that little matter of pricing...


]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:01:00 +0000 dell inspiron dell inspiron mini phillips-head screws hold aka mini inspiron source saysbut specs moddable internals weeks ago Leaked: Dell Inspiron 910 (Mini Note) Specs and Release Date [Dell Inspiron Mini] <![CDATA[Indilinx and Mosaid aim to squeeze 600MB/s out of SSDs]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/6abfe5552085fb2505ea1cc56b773933 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/6abfe5552085fb2505ea1cc56b773933 Filed under:

Indilinx just recently caught eyes with its Barefoot solid state drive controller, which has reportedly shown a read speed of 230MB/sec. Merely days later, it's already talking about the next best thing. Said firm, along with Mosaid, is preparing for a third-generation of the controller for the SATA 3 interface, which will provide a mind-boggling 600MB/sec. Unfortunately, no other details were provided, but just in case you were terrified that the internal drive you purchase in 2013 wouldn't transfer files any faster than the one you're using now, at least you've one less worry on your mind.

[Thanks, Johnny]
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]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:39:00 +0000 controller drive controller mosaid barefoot solid storage indilinx reportedly shown transfer files internal drive comments Indilinx and Mosaid aim to squeeze 600MB/s out of SSDs <![CDATA[Lenovo slips out the new ThinkPad X301: new CPUs, 128GB SSD, still thin as hell]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/75ae2b153b97b3320ace1ec5d73759cb http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/75ae2b153b97b3320ace1ec5d73759cb Filed under:


In a weirdly casual move, Lenovo has let details slip on the next iteration of its MacBook Air-challenging laptop -- the ThinkPad X300 -- unsurprisingly dubbed the X301. The new device ups the processor ante by adding the as-yet-unreleased Intel Core 2 Duo ULV (ultra low voltage) U9300 (1.2GHz) and U9400 (1.4GHz), both with a 6MB L2 cache and 1066MHz FSB. Additionally, the X301 will support up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and Lenovo will offer SSDs of the 80GB or 128GB variety, as opposed to the last generation's 64GB option. A new DisplayPort jack is included, along with boosted mobile broadband quality, GPS, and plans for a WiMAX version later this year. The laptops start at $2,599 and will be available August 26th, though the 128GB option doesn't show up until September. Full PR after the break.

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]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:37:00 +0000 lenovo x301 lenovo slips thinkpad x301 128gb ssd laptops start mobile broadband quality ultra low voltage laptops Lenovo slips out the new ThinkPad X301: new CPUs, 128GB SSD, still thin as hell <![CDATA[OCZ Amped Its SSD Up To 250 GB With Core Series V2]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/c924d58b8155cd597d5b2a7b365ca7cf http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/c924d58b8155cd597d5b2a7b365ca7cf OCZ Core Series V2 SATA II 2.5

OCZ has announced brand new Core Series V2 SSDs. With its new architecture, the V2 will be available in up to a massive 250GB capacity and delivers enhanced speeds of up to 170 MB/s read and 98 MB/s write. The SSDs are also available in 30GB, 60GB, 120GB. Because SSD drives feature no moving parts, the Core Series V2 will keep your laptop or desktop environment cool and quiet and provide superior shock resistance. Core V2 SSDs have an amazing 1.5 million hour mean time before failure (MTBF). All Core Series SSD drives come backed a two year warranty. SSD is an excelent solution to store critical data, preferably than recovering 250 GB from a crash standard HDD which will be slow and painful, if at all possible. Although OCZ has stated that their price will be 50% of competitors’, currently price is TBD. [OCZ]

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]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:01:48 +0000 ssd core core series ssd core series ocz massive 250gb capacity crash standard hdd desktop environment cool ssds OCZ Amped Its SSD Up To 250 GB With Core Series V2 <![CDATA[OCZ Core V2 250GB SSD with mini-USB port for firmware update]]> http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/593ab78ecb72ee0fe87152e175b8cf05 http://www.gadgetratty.com/article/593ab78ecb72ee0fe87152e175b8cf05 ocz_Core_v2_A.jpg OCZ today unveiled the newest addition to their industry-leading OCZ Core Series SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drives. Featuring new architecture, the Core Series SSD V2 will be available in up to a massive 250GB capacity and delivers enhanced speeds of up to 170 MB/s read and 98 MB/s write speeds with an improved seek time of less than 0.2-0.3ms, making the Core V2 significantly faster when it comes to both Read/Write and seek-time performance. The addition of a mini-USB port also makes it possible for customers in the field to update the Core V2’s firmware should new versions become available, to further enhance compatibility or performance with future platforms. The OCZ Core Series V2 delivers additional performance and reliability of the latest SSDs at a 50% less price per gigabyte than other high speed offerings currently on the market.

Press Release after the jump

ocz_Core_v2.jpg The Core Series is ideal for an energy-efficient mobile or a RAID configured desktop to provide blazing speeds and advanced access and seek times. Designed for ultimate reliability, Core V2 SSDs have an excellent 1.5 million hour mean time before failure (MTBF) ensuring peace of mind over the long term. All Core Series SSD drives come backed a two year warranty.

Sunnyvale, CA—August 14, 2008—Responding the demands of enthusiasts and high-performance mobile computing consumers, OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled the newest addition to their industry-leading OCZ Core Series SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drives. The Core Series has established OCZ as a pioneer in the SSD market by offering consumers the benefits of solid drives technology at an affordable price. With the industry continuously shifting in this direction, OCZ strives to place its Core Series at the forefront.

“OCZ continues the trend of enabling consumers with the latest in cutting edge solid state disc technology with the introduction of the new Core V2 SSD,” said Ryan Petersen, CEO of the OCZ Technology Group. “As SSD technology progresses, OCZ will continue to release updated and enhanced solutions to ensure our customers stay on the leading edge. The new Core V2 drives offer consumers and system integrators increased capacities up to 250GB, improved read and write performance and faster seek time, all coupled with a new mini USB port empowering customers with the ability to further improve performance and compatibility by updating firmware in the future.”

Featuring new architecture, the Core Series SSD V2 will be available in up to a massive 250GB capacity and delivers enhanced speeds of up to 170 MB/s read and 98 MB/s write speeds with an improved seek time of less than 0.2-0.3ms, making the Core V2 significantly faster when it comes to both Read/Write and seek-time performance. The addition of a mini-USB port also makes it possible for customers in the field to update the Core V2’s firmware should new versions become available, to further enhance compatibility or performance with future platforms.

The OCZ Core Series V2 delivers additional performance and reliability of the latest SSDs at a 50% less price per gigabyte than other high speed offerings currently on the market. OCZ continues its quest to make SSD technology within reach of the average consumer, and to deliver on the promise of SSDs as an alternative to traditional hard drives in consumer targeted applications, both mobile and desktop.

OCZ Core Series Solid State Drives enable enhanced productivity in everyday computing and intensive multi-tasking applications. With performance benefits that extend beyond the use in notebooks, the Core Series is ideal for an energy-efficient mobile or a RAID configured desktop to provide blazing speeds and advanced access and seek times. Because SSD drives feature no moving parts, the Core Series V2 will keep your laptop or desktop environment cool and quiet and provide a durable alternative and superior shock resistance. With even greater capacities up to 250GB, Core Series V2 now offers sufficient storage for large media files.

Designed for ultimate reliability, Core V2 SSDs have an excellent 1.5 million hour mean time before failure (MTBF) ensuring peace of mind over the long term. All Core Series SSD drives come backed a two year warranty and OCZ’s legendary service and support.

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