OCZ sneaks out Solid SSD value series

jmke · 10th November 2008, 17:39

OCZ has been one of the most prominent actors on the Solid State Drive market over the last year and it has now announced a new budget series called the Solid Series. The new series includes three new models, 30GB, 60GB and 120GB where all use the 2.5" format and SATA 3.0 interface. The SSD device is equipped with a mini-USB port for upgrading firmware and such.

The listed specs are in line with other MLC-based Solid State Drives with a write speed at 90MB/s and read speed at 155MB/s. Prices are around $90 (30GB), $175 (60GB) and $300 (120GB). If they deliver as promised they certainly look like an interesting alternative for those who are looking for a more affordable SSD.

http://www.nordichardware.com/news,8342.html

jmke · 10th November 2008, 17:39

$175 for 60Gb speedy boot/app drive is not too exaggerated

11th November 2008, 12:37

Are these the same drives with the Jmicron controller that stutter uncontrollably during small random writes?
Because, if so, they are pretty much useless...

10th November 2008, 17:39	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	OCZ sneaks out Solid SSD value series OCZ has been one of the most prominent actors on the Solid State Drive market over the last year and it has now announced a new budget series called the Solid Series. The new series includes three new models, 30GB, 60GB and 120GB where all use the 2.5" format and SATA 3.0 interface. The SSD device is equipped with a mini-USB port for upgrading firmware and such. The listed specs are in line with other MLC-based Solid State Drives with a write speed at 90MB/s and read speed at 155MB/s. Prices are around $90 (30GB), $175 (60GB) and $300 (120GB). If they deliver as promised they certainly look like an interesting alternative for those who are looking for a more affordable SSD. http://www.nordichardware.com/news,8342.html __________________

10th November 2008, 17:39	#2
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	$175 for 60Gb speedy boot/app drive is not too exaggerated __________________

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11th November 2008, 12:37	#3
Faiakes Posts: n/a	Are these the same drives with the Jmicron controller that stutter uncontrollably during small random writes? Because, if so, they are pretty much useless...