Intel SSD X25-M at 34 nanometers
This is an update on those first SSD launched about a year ago. The new Intel X25-M, the upper middle range of solid state disks from Intel, is presented with the same format and 2.5 inch SATA2 interface, but internally and evolve in terms of price.
For now there will be two models of Intel X25-M, with 80 and 160 GB of capacity. According to Intel have achieved a greater speed in information processing of the disk, and a lower latency and lower access times to data. Be at least as potent or more than the first versions of these disks Intel, achieving up to 250 MB / s read and 70 MB / s writing.
One point that love is the reduction of prices. Models 80 and 160 GB will sell for 225 and $ 440 respectively, compared with 595 and $ 945 for those who began selling the first X25-M last year. The rebate is just remarkable, and many users will start to look positively to the acquisition of the new Intel SSD.
As for the future launches, Intel has confirmed that reach a new version of X18-M, as the X25 but in a format of 1.8 inches in the last quarter of the year. Have not provided data on capacity and speed.
And then we have the Intel X25-E model ‘Extreme’ still remain in the market as 50 nanometers. Looks like Intel to launch 34-nanometer version of the X25-E still missing a few months and for the next year.
We will have to wait to see the first performance tests of these discs, but we promise. The price is now the most contentious point for the vast majority of users, but with the huge discount that Intel is offering insurance to begin to sell everywhere.
Similarly, since many manufacturers are using disks Intel to sell under its own brand, it is very likely that in coming days will see many updates these new products to 34 nanometers, and of course also affect the price.
