Kingston Rolls Out New SSDNow V+ Line

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 8 years ago

Seems like we've already hit the performance limits with SSD's on SATA 3.0Gib/s. Bring on the new SATA spec!
insider3 8 years ago

Instead of 1000$ for 256GB Now, I'll just wait a few years and spend 256$ on a TB.
jodelvonstuagi 8 years ago

'random 4K writes of up to 291 IOPS'
Is this a typo? Very low value compared to vertex or x25-m
Shadow703793 8 years ago

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.
TidalWaveOne 8 years ago

Prices are way too high.
nitto555rchallenger 8 years ago

Still freakishly over-priced.
nachowarrior 8 years ago

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.
Anonymous 8 years ago

Yes, what about the controller? As far as I've heard it's Samsung, so don't expect miraculous performance ;]
midnightgun 8 years ago

And the controller is...
outlw6669 8 years ago

To bad it still uses that crappy JMicron controller...
caskachan 8 years ago

come on, stop making them faster , first make them cheap, the work your way up >_
viometrix 8 years ago

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
martel80 8 years ago

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.
dark_lord69 8 years ago

Holy expensive steps backward batman!

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