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SanDisk Releases New SSD for the Retail Channel [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SanDisk Corporation, a supplier of flash memory storage solutions, has announced a high-performance solid state drive for the retail channel. The SanDisk Extreme SSD is up to ten times faster than a 7,200 RPM hard disk drive, the Company noted in a release. The Company said that the SanDisk Extreme SSD can boot a PC in less than 16 seconds and shut down the system, delivering to desktop and notebook users. For gamers, the SanDisk Extreme SSD can launch applications in a fraction of the time and reduce in-game delays by generating environments faster during sequence transitions. This is particularly important during massively multiplayer online role- playing games. "Computer wait times are becoming a thing of the past thanks to SSDs," said Kent Perry, director, product marketing, SanDisk. "Our SanDisk Extreme SSD delivers virtually instant boot and shutdown times along with faster application launches. It's a huge improvement to the computing experience." The SanDisk Extreme SSD delivers up to 83,000 maximum random write Input-Output Operations Per Second and up to 44,000 random read IOPS. High sequential read performance3 of up to 550 megabytes- per-second and up to 520MB/s sequential write speed deliver faster, more responsive computing. The drive contains no moving parts, decreasing the risk of data loss due to shock and vibration, and its mean time between failure exceeds that of hard disk drives, giving users peace of mind that it will retain their files for the long term. The Company said the SanDisk Extreme SSD consumes 30 percent less power than a hard disk drive while generating less heat and noise, making it an ideal solution for notebook users who want to maximize their battery life while computing on the go. The drive provides cost savings for IT departments or DIY enthusiasts who want to extend the life of their existing PCs without buying an entirely new system. The SanDisk Extreme SSD is available now in 120 gigabyte (GB)5 and 240GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $189.99 and $399.99 respectively. A 480GB version of the drive will ship later this year with an MSRP of $749.99. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |