Adding an SSD to a desktop already using a standard hard disk drive is a smart and efficient way to upgrade. Transferring the operating system and applications from the HDD to the SSD allows the SSD to be used as a bootable drive that takes full advantage of the Flash-based technology. The SSD and the HDD then co-exist to drive optimal performance in the upgraded desktop.
For notebooks, SSDNow drives are a perfect replacement for hard drives resulting in faster, more reliable performance. Making this change will improve a notebook's efficiency in a wide range of tasks, from booting up to running the most robust operating system and demanding applications.
SSDNow uses a standard SATA interface but, unlike a regular HDD, SSD is very rugged and built with no moving parts, making it ideal for power users and road warriors who push the limits of their notebooks. Other benefits include reduced power usage, less noise and less heat generation.
Kingston's SSDNow V+ offers performance gains and power consumption reductions at a fraction of the cost of a new system. For added peace of mind, they're backed by 24/7 tech support, a three-year warranty and legendary Kingston reliability.
Features
Innovative — Uses MLC NAND flash memory components.
Silent — Runs silent and cool with no moving mechanical parts.
Shock Proof — No moving mechanical parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions.
Supports S.M.A.R.T. — Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology to help maintain a healthy drive
Guaranteed — 3 year legendary Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support
Specification
Sequential Read Throughput — 230MB/s
Sequential Write Throughput — 180MB/s
Form Factor — 2.5"
Interface — SATA 1.5 Gb/sec. and 3.0 Gb/sec
Capacity1 — 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Storage temperatures — -40 - 85°C
Operating temperatures — 0 - 70°C
Dimensions — 69.85 x 100 x 9.5 mm
Weight — 84 gram
PCMARK® HDD 2005 Score 2 — 64 GB — 38,177
128 GB — 38,065
256 GB — 38,272
512 GB — 37,974
Vibration operating — 2.17G
Vibration non-operating — 20G
Power specs — 2.6 W - active / 0.15W Idle
Life expectancy 2 — 1,000,000 Hrs mean time before failure
Operating shock — 1500G