SSDs
Samsung Electronics has started mass production of its 9th generation of V-NAND memory. The first dies based on their latest NAND tech come in a 1 Tb capacity using a triple-level cell (TLC) architecture, with data transfer rates as high as 3.2 GT/s. The new 3D TLC NAND memory will initially be used to build high-capacity and high-performance SSDs, which will help to solidify Samsung's position in the storage market. Diving right in, Samsung is conspicuously avoiding to list the number of layers in their latest generation NAND, which is the principle driving factor in increasing capacity generation-on-generation. The company's current 8th gen V-NAND is 236 layers – similar to its major competitors – and word on the street is that 9th gen V-NAND ups...
Intel And Micron To Discontinue Flash Memory Partnership
LAS VEGAS, NV — The long-running partnership between Intel and Micron for the development and manufacturing of NAND flash memory will soon come to an end. The two companies...
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Toshiba Announces RC100 NVMe SSD And XS700 Portable SSD
LAS VEGAS, NV — Toshiba is adding two more SSDs with 3D NAND to their consumer product line. Neither product is a direct replacement for one of their current...
2 by Billy Tallis on 1/8/2018
Lite-On and Tsinghua Unigroup Create $100 Million Joint Venture for SSD Operations in China
Lite-On has announced that it had signed an agreement with Tsinghua Unigroup to establish a joint venture in China. The JV will develop and build SSDs in Suzhou. The...
6 by Anton Shilov on 1/5/2018
Plextor Launches M9Pe NVMe SSDs
Today Plextor is officially launching their first SSDs with 3D NAND flash memory: the M9Pe family of NVMe SSDs. Based on Toshiba's 64-layer BiCS3 3D TLC NAND, the M9Pe...
10 by Billy Tallis on 1/2/2018
Corsair Launches the Neutron NX500 1.6 TB PCIe SSD
Corsair has started selling its highest-capacity PCIe SSD to date, the Neutron NX500, featuring 1.6 TB of NAND. The drive is based on the Phison E7 controller as well...
12 by Anton Shilov on 12/19/2017
The Crucial MX500 1TB SSD Review: Breaking The SATA Mold
The Crucial MX500 is the next generation SATA SSD from Micron's consumer division. As the latest MX series drive, the MX500 is positioned to be a mainstream product with...
91 by Billy Tallis on 12/19/2017
The Intel Optane SSD 900p 480GB Review: Diving Deeper Into 3D XPoint
Our first look at the Intel Optane SSD 900p only included the smaller 280GB capacity. We now have added the 480GB model to our collection, and have started analyzing...
69 by Billy Tallis on 12/15/2017
Spotted: 960 GB & 1.5 TB Intel Optane SSD 900P
Intel’s Optane SSD 900P featuring 3D XPoint memory have an edge over SSDs based on NAND flash when it comes to performance and promise to excel them in endurance...
17 by Anton Shilov on 12/15/2017
Western Digital, Toshiba And Bain Capital Settle Disputes Over Sale Of Toshiba Memory
Western Digital announced in a press conference this afternoon that they have reached a settlement agreement with Toshiba over Western Digital's objections to the sale of Toshiba's stake in...
11 by Billy Tallis on 12/12/2017
Lite-On Announces Enterprise EPX M.2 NVMe SSDs: 3D TLC, Up to 1920 GB, 1800 MB/s
Lite-On has added its new EPX-series enterprise-class SSDs to its lineup. Based around 3D TLC NAND memory and in the uncommon M.2-22110 form-factor, the new drives are aimed at...
7 by Anton Shilov on 12/8/2017
Lite-On Adds MU X SSD to Lineup: Phison PS5008-E8, 3D TLC, Up to 1600 MB/s
Phison has been sampling its entry-level PS5008-E8 NVMe SSD controller for well over a year now, and a number of its partners have demonstrated their drives featuring the chip...
4 by Anton Shilov on 12/7/2017
The Samsung PM981 SSD Review (512GB, 1TB): Next Generation Controller And 3D NAND
The Samsung PM981 is an OEM SSD featuring a newer generation of controller and flash than the current retail 960 EVO, resulting in improved performance and hopefully lower prices...
53 by Billy Tallis on 11/30/2017
Toshiba Updates XG5 NVMe SSD With Faster And Larger XG5-P
Today Toshiba is announcing a new variant of their XG5 client NVMe SSD for the OEM market. The new XG5-P offers improved performance over the original XG5 and introduces...
2 by Billy Tallis on 11/30/2017
The Samsung SSD 850 120GB Review: A Little TLC for SATA
The latest entry level SSD from Samsung has no suffix and bears neither the PRO or EVO appellation. It is a new entry-level SATA SSD featuring Samsung's latest 64-layer...
31 by Billy Tallis on 11/27/2017
ADATA Announces XPG Storm: A Cooler for M.2 SSDs with a 16500 RPM Fan
ADATA this week has introduced its first aftermarket cooler for M.2-2280 SSDs. The XPG Storm is meant to ensure stable performance with the latest drives under high loads, while...
29 by Anton Shilov on 11/22/2017
Marvell to Acquire Cavium for $5.5 Billion, Augmenting Marvell's CPU, Networking, & Security Assets
Marvell and Cavium on Monday announced that they had reached a definitive buyout agreement. Under the terms of the transaction, Marvell will acquire all outstanding shares of Cavium for...
11 by Anton Shilov on 11/21/2017
Micron Demos 3D NAND-Based 11 TB U.2, 8 TB SATA Enterprise SSDs at SC17
At the SC17 trade show, Micron is demonstrating several currently unavailable products for the enterprise market. Among other things, the company is showcasing its upcoming Micron 9200 ECO U.2...
16 by Anton Shilov on 11/15/2017
Lite-On Launches CA3 M.2 NVMe SSDs: Up to 1TB, 2.9 GB/s, Marvell 88SS1093
Lite-On has quietly added its new high-end CA3 M.2 NVMe SSDs to its lineup. The new drives are based on Toshiba’s 3D TLC NAND memory, a Marvell controller, and...
6 by Anton Shilov on 11/9/2017
Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X 750GB Hands-On Review
Intel's rollout of Optane products, based on 3D XPoint memory, continues. Today is the release of the 750GB Optane SSD DC P4800X, a larger capacity version of the model...
58 by Billy Tallis on 11/9/2017
Giveaway: Toshiba TR200 240GB, 480GB, & 960GB SSDs
In the mood for some free hardware? Well then you're in luck: our awesome community team in conjunction with Toshiba is holding a giveaway for a trio of the...
9 by Ryan Smith on 10/31/2017
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