Kingston SSDNow V100 256GB Drive

Kingston today announced the SSDNow V100, its latest addition to the SSDNow V Series family of solid-state drives (SSD). Designed for mainstream consumers, the Kingston V100 SSD is the best performance enhancer and most cost-effective upgrade path for desktops and notebooks, short of a total system replacement.

The V100 expands the V Series line with the addition of a 256GB capacity drive. Also available in 64GB and 128GB capacities, the new V100 has Windows 7 TRIM support and features an optimized controller and advanced NAND Flash technology for increased read and write performance. Consumers looking to extend the life cycle of their current system will notice quicker bootup and application load times as well as a faster overall user experience with the new V100.

The SSDNow V100 drives ship as either a stand-alone unit or as an upgrade bundle kit. The desktop bundle kit includes the SSD, cloning software, cables (SATA data and power), and 3.5″ hard-drive mounting brackets and hardware. The notebook bundle includes the SSD, cloning software and a 2.5″ external enclosure allowing the replaced hard drive to be used as extra storage.

Kingston SSDNow V100 Features & Specifications:

• Innovative: 2.5″ form factor; uses NAND Flash memory components
• Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/sec. & 3.0Gb/sec.
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Sequential Speed: up to 250MB/sec. read; up to 230MB/sec for 128GB & 256GB, up to 145MB.sec. for 64GB write
• PCMark Vantage HDD Suite Score+
  • 64GB — 19,932
  • 128GB — 20,571
  • 256GB — 19,910
• Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts
• Reliable: less likely to fail than a standard hard drive
• Shock-Resistant: no moving mechanical parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions
• Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
• Supports TRIM: ensures maximum performance on compatible operating systems
• Power Specs: Active 6.4W (TYP) / Sleep 1.0W (TYP)
• Storage Temperatures: -40 degrees C to 85 degrees C
• Operating Temperatures: 0 degrees C to 70 degrees C
• Weight: 114.76g (stand-alone unit); 302.91g (notebook bundle); 328.40g (desktop bundle)
• Vibration Operating: 2.17G (7-800Hz)
• Vibration Non-operating: 20G (10-2000Hz)
• Life Expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
• Warranty/Support: Three-year warrant with 24/7 support

Kingston SSDNow V100 Solid-State Drives