Thread: Kingston, 30GB SSD more expensive than 40 GB

After the launch of Kingston heckled enough SSDNow V 40 GB, brand launches SSDNow V The new 30GB SSD offers data rates a trifle higher than its predecessor (we go from 170/40 to 180/50 MBps respectively reading and writing) but with a price increase: while the 40 GB (Intel based) is (was) sold less than 100 €, the new 30GB model is less than 100 € HT , less than 120 €. Supporting the TRIM, the SSD offers an MTBF of 500 000 hours ($ 1 million from Intel models) and the controller used is unknown, although the presence of TRIM suggests either using a controller Indilinx (Barefoot) a JMicron (JMF612). Recall that Kingston would not comment on the controllers and that the brand uses the Intel (V, M and E), Toshiba (based on JMicron, in V) and Samsung (V +). Finally, we note an increase in consumption: a V 40 GB consumes 0.15 W in operation (according to Kingston) and 0.06 W in standby while the V 30GB password to 1.4 W operating and 0.055 W in standby .

In fact, one can still see the SSD as a flashback: a DSS was slightly faster, consuming more and offers 10 GB less for a price increase. Note that three kits are planned: a classic, with only the DSS, one for desktop, with mounting rails, and one for laptops, with USB 2.5 "enclosure to retrieve the hard drive.