Kingston has now added a new, low-capacity model to its entry-level line of solid state drives, the SSDNow V (Value) series. Known as SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive, the fresh storage solution has 40GB of storage space, comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and features a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, 34nm MLC (multi-level cell) NAND memory chips, an Intel controller, a MTBF (mean time before failure) of 1 million hours, and sequential read and write speeds of up to 170 MB/s and 40 MB/s, respectively.

"The SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive offers instant performance enhancement coupled with reliability and lower power consumption at a fraction of the cost of a new system," said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. "The 40GB Boot Drive is the latest offering in our V Series SSD line. It provides a low-cost upgrade solution that complements the installed hard-disk drive to extend the life cycle of existing desktop computers and workstations in homes and offices."

The 40GB SSDNow V drive is backed by a three-year warranty and will start shipping on November 9 in two versions – standalone, priced at $115, and in an upgrade bundle which includes cloning software, 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch brackets, plus SATA data and power cable extenders, @ $130. The SSD will also be offered, at launch, by Newegg for as low as $84.99 (after rebates).

To see what Kingston's new 40GB SSD can do see the article posted by Legit Reviews.




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