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Kingston Rolls Out New SSDNow V+ Line

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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.

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    tipoo , August 11, 2009 10:31 PM
    Seems like we've already hit the performance limits with SSD's on SATA 3.0Gib/s. Bring on the new SATA spec!
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    insider3 , August 11, 2009 10:35 PM
    Instead of 1000$ for 256GB Now, I'll just wait a few years and spend 256$ on a TB.
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    jodelvonstuagi , August 11, 2009 11:43 PM
    'random 4K writes of up to 291 IOPS'
    Is this a typo? Very low value compared to vertex or x25-m
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    Shadow703793 , August 12, 2009 12:11 AM
    What controller? Indilinx or something else? At any rate, more compitition = better prices. For example, the Intel G2 drove down the prices for the Vertex,etc.
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    TidalWaveOne , August 12, 2009 2:53 AM
    Prices are way too high.
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    nitto555rchallenger , August 12, 2009 5:47 AM
    Still freakishly over-priced.
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    nachowarrior , August 12, 2009 6:11 AM
    I third the opinions on high price point. It's just annoying that ssd's don't seem to come down in price nearly as quickly as many other PC techs are, well, considering price vs performance anyway.
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    Anonymous , August 12, 2009 7:25 AM
    Yes, what about the controller? As far as I've heard it's Samsung, so don't expect miraculous performance ;]
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    midnightgun , August 12, 2009 7:48 AM
    And the controller is...
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    outlw6669 , August 12, 2009 10:07 AM
    To bad it still uses that crappy JMicron controller...
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    caskachan , August 12, 2009 10:47 AM
    come on, stop making them faster , first make them cheap, the work your way up >_
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    viometrix , August 12, 2009 1:52 PM
    as far as i understand these use similair technology to usb flash drives with a hard drive interface.... the flash technology is super cheap, so why so exspensive for a solid state drive... and if they replace regular hard drives too fast, no one will be able to afford a computer
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    martel80 , August 12, 2009 3:12 PM
    VioMeTriXas far as i understand these use similair technology to usb flash drives with a hard drive interface.... the flash technology is super cheap, so why so exspensive for a solid state drive... and if they replace regular hard drives too fast, no one will be able to afford a computer

    Because to reach speeds like this you need many smaller flash chips (working in parallel) while in a USB drive, one big chip is enough.
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    dark_lord69 , August 12, 2009 4:56 PM
    Holy expensive steps backward batman!