SSD’s(Solid State Drive’s) are good for any Computer, since they move so fast, just ask Apple’s Air, but Sandisk just put out this SSD meant to replace the harddrive in your old PC, giving them a NEW Boost!! Hit the Jump to see the Specs!!!!
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It Promising 280MB / sec reads coupled with 270MB / sec write speeds, which I’m Sure Is way more than what your current nasty PC can do!!! it comes in sizes 60GB, 120GB, and 240GB, ranging from $130 to $450, and worth it, although a New chromebook is close to the same price!! hit the link IF your interested.
Sandisk
Press Release:
SANDISK ULTRA SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD) SHIPS TO RETAILERS
New SSD Extends the Life of Desktop and Notebook PCs-Faster and More Reliable Than a Hard Disk Drive
SanDisk Ultra® solid state drive (SSD) MILPITAS, Calif., July 25, 2011 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today introduced the SanDisk Ultra® solid state drive (SSD) for the retail market. The new SSD can extend the life of desktop and notebook PCs, and offers greater performance, durability and power efficiency than a hard disk drive.
The SanDisk Ultra SSD is a convenient drop-in solution for technology enthusiasts looking to upgrade their own PCs for an enhanced user experience. The new SSD features:
* Fast performance: the drive’s up to 280 megabyte per second (MB/sec)1 sequential read and 270 MB/sec sequential write speeds deliver fast data-transfer rates; up to 3 Gb/s random speeds surpass other SATA II SSDs and enable faster system boot and application launch times
* Power efficiency: the drive’s low power consumption extends battery life, and with no moving parts, the SSD offers silent operation
* Long-term reliability: Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)2 of up to 1,000,000 hours
“Replacing a computer’s hard disk drive with the SanDisk Ultra SSD is more cost effective than buying a new PC,” said Kent Perry, director, product marketing, SanDisk. “Our new SSD delivers greater speed and reliability than a hard disk drive at an affordable price.”
The drive comes in 60 gigabyte (GB)3, 120GB and 240GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $129.99, $219.99 and $449.99, respectively. Consumers in the United States can order the drive now from online retailers such as www.newegg.com.