Solid-state market is piping hot and Intel is one of the producers at the forefront. But has only recently launched its second generation of solid-state drives for the consumer market, but is said now to be on the road with further updates. First, it is an original concept of the Kingston SSDNow drive launched in late October with a storage capacity of 40 gigabytes. Kingston had a couple of weeks head start but then it basically is Intel, which manufactured the device will now launch yourself the same 40GB drive under its own name, Intel X25-V.

Intel X25-M series currently uses NAND flash memory circuits are manufactured with 34nm technology. These circuits can carry 2-bit computing, but now says Intel also managed to develop MLC chip that can lead 3-bit computing. Which gives a 50% increase in storage capacity per chip? At the same time said to be working on a further contraction in manufacturing, down to below 30nm, even before the New Year.

Intel has not yet made an update of its solid-state drives for the corporate market. An updated version of Intel X25-E family will have to wait until July 2010 before placing on the market. Then in three different storage capacities, 50GB, 100GB and 200GB, with faster and more durable SLC memory chips.

Prices should be properly scaled-down, which is to be expected with more efficient manufacturing techniques. 50GB model will get a price of around 3500 Swedish crowns, a price cut of 40% to today's X25-E models.