The larger capacity SSDs would be used in SSD-only Ultrabooks offering higher performance and battery life.
The result is flash-based performance that rivals DRAM, with data speeds dramatically exceeding even SSD-based storage arrays.
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SSD-like speed, hard drive capacity-all at an affordable price-makes the Seagate Desktop SSHD a perfect choice for gaming enthusiasts like me.
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In June 2006, Samsung released the first flash-memory based PCs, the Q1-SSD and Q30-SSD, both of which used 32 GB solid-state devices.
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WD's innovative hybrid technology pairs MLC NAND flash storage for fast SSD-like data throughput and instant-on responsiveness with magnetic disks for efficient, high-capacity storage.
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The live system of an SSD-powered Modbook Pro operates without any moving parts (aside from its base system's optical drive), dramatically decreasing the chances for data corruption or loss.
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With the Seagate Desktop SSHD, users can now experience SSD-like performance while enjoying the capacity of a desktop hard drive- all at a fraction of what a similar size SSD costs.
ENGADGET: Seagate ships its first desktop hybrid drive, third-gen laptop models
Also announced for the US is the U2 laptop (here known as the U2E), a Core Duo ULV-based computer, coupled with a 32GB SSD -- which cuts down on the energy-sucking without sacrificing performance (or so they say).
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This particular unit sported an Intel Core i5-3427U chip (capped at 2.3GHz instead of 2.8GHz), a vibrant IPS panel, a fingerprint scanner, front and back cameras, 4GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD -- twice the announced capacity, for some reason.
Using a combination of HDD and flash memory in either a hybrid HDD or a dual storage notebook computer, where frequently used data (and possibly the operating system and application software) is kept in the flash memory, while the bulk of user content is kept on the HDD, has been shown to provide about 80% of the performance improvements of a pure SSD-based computer.
Nowadays, all leading laptop manufacturers are offering laptops with a hybrid HDD-SSD primary memory and high-end, high-performance laptops with complete SSD memory.
On the inside, there's a dual-core 1.8Ghz Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and two SSD options -- 32Gb or 64GB.
We will also release a 30GB SSD twin-pack for PC gamers and enthusiasts who want to take performance of their rig to the next level.
We didn't play much with the Korean OS, but Samsung claims the next-gen 128GB SSD offers a 25-50 percent boot time bump.
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Moving on, we've got the Ion-based HTPC, which is outfitted with a 1.6GHz Atom 230 CPU, Vista Ultimate (64-bit), 4GB of DDR2-667 RAM, an OCZ 120GB SSD, Blu-ray drive, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI output and a multicard reader.
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Models configured with an ultra-fast SSD flash drive give you ultra-speed access to files around ten times faster than a standard hard disk drive.
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The third-generation platform architecture consists of a multi-core SSD controller integrated with multiple high-speed serial on-chip buses and embedded processors, achieving high-speed data transfer between host and storage device.
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This strategy demonstrates BiTMICRO's commitment to invent, design and deliver cutting-edge SSD storage solutions thereby resulting to faster time-to-market and reduced development cost.
ENGADGET: BiTMICRO's next-gen SSD controller to deliver blazing speed and big storage in 2012
The solid- state drive (SSD) capacity and random-access memory (RAM) in the base configuration of the Modbook Pro are also being doubled.
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SanDisk's new distribution channel addresses a wider portion of the market by delivering high-quality SanDisk SSD technology to small and medium-sized businesses, a growing market segment for SSDs.
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The company's product line features a range of high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable desktop and rackmount RAID storage solutions ranging from two- and four-drive and SSD RAID units, to 8- and 16-drive solutions with advanced RAID controllers, to 16-drive, 16-port, 8Gb Fibre Channel shared storage systems that are expandable to 384 TB.
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Plextor's exclusive True Speed technology-developed by their in-house firmware team-prevents SSD speed drops, automatically maintaining performance at like-new speeds.
The Z Series comes exclusively in solid state drive (SSD) models-up to 512GB.
The SSD storage device-level products utilizing said ASIC architecture are expected to be ready for market testing by the first half of 2012.
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The ASUS Transformer Book uses a SanDisk U100 SSD for high-capacity, blazing-fast storage and a small footprint that allows it to fit neatly into the sleek, ultra-thin notebook.
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Thus while all-SSD laptop computers are increasing in popularity, it appears that approaches that combine flash memory with HDDs may play an even bigger role, at least in the near term.
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The Scorpion PCIe SSD is back: Officially announced back at CES 2012, the Scorpion PCIe SSD is back -- newly re-designed with record-breaking performance and capacity compared to the first generation.
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And Tosh claims the battery can last up to ten hours on a charge (11 with an SSD) -- a vast improvement over the five and a half to six hours it promised the last time around.
This SATA 3 Sanshara-class SSD provides significantly faster read, write, startup and application loading speeds compared to the previous 64GB Nishara-class drive.
ENGADGET: Baseline Modbook Pro gets its RAM, storage and screen sensitivity doubled, stays at $3,500
Expansion is limited to a pair of DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (16GB max), one full-size mini PCIe slot that supports mSATA SSD drives and one half-size mini PCIe slot that's perfect for WiFi and Bluetooth.
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