Toshiba is planning 128 GB Solid state drives in Q1 of 2008
SSDs are currently 5x the cost of their mechanical brethren: $7.5/GB compared to $1.4/GB for HDDs. Even by 2010, Samsung (backed by DataQuest research) still estimates at least a 3.x gap: $1.9/GB for SSDs vs $0.6/GB for HDDs according to Hwang’s law.
Supertalent has launched 256GB SSD drives
Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today launched a pair of 256GB Serial ATA (SATA) solid state drives (SSDs). Super Talent’s new FSD56GC35M is 100% interchangeable with standard 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives, but offers all the advantages of an SSD including greater resistance to shock and vibration, significantly lower power consumption and faster performance.
The MACH8-MLC is available in two models: 2.5″ with capacity up to 512GB (in 15mm) and 256GB (in 9.5mm), and 1.8″ up to 128GB (in 7mm) and 64GB (in 5mm). Detailed pricing is available upon request. Sales information is available at http://www.stec-inc.com, via email at [email protected] or by calling (949) 476-1180
STEC pricing is supposedly at $5/GB now and is targeting $2/GB by the end of 2009.
PRICING as of Dec 11, 2007
SUPER TALENT FSD28GC25M (128GB) 2.5″ Internal Solid state disk – Retail$3,299.00
SAMSUNG MCBOE32G8APR-0XA00 1.8″ 32GB IDE Internal Solid state disk (SSD) – OEM $430
Samsung’s SSD site and 64GB SSD drive
FURTHER READING
Programmable metallization cell (nano-ionic) memory could be a competitor to flash in 2009.
Other info on Programmable metallization cell (nano-ionic) memory
Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.
Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
Comments are closed.