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A-DATA, Intel launch X25-M SSD series in 80GB, 160GB flavors
Leading storage manufacturer A-DATA announced today its new SATA 2.5-in.
The A-DATA SSD X25-M series of SSDs is co-logo with Intel, and feature Intel Multi-Level Cell NAND Flash Memory.
Specs:
- 10 Parallel Channel Architecture with 50nm MLC ONFI 1.0 NAND
- Read speed up to 250MB/sec
- Write speed up to 70MB/sec
- 85 microsecond read latency
- compatible to 2.5-in. SATA interface
- Available in capacity of 80GB and 160GB
- Native Command Queuing to enable up to 32 concurrent operations
The company promises "higher input/output per second and throughput performance than other SSDs on the market today." The drives also feature low write amplification and a unique wear-leveling design for higher reliability, the company says, and the drives have Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) technology to enable the user to monitor that reliability.