Asus Eee PC T91 gets Runcore Pro IV Light mini-SATA SSD

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mSATA SSDs for netbooks and UMPCs

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mSATA is now the new name for mini PCI-e SSDs according to SATA-IO

Yes, it is the same connector and form factor we have seen on Asus Eee PCs and Dell Minis, but now other manufactures will be supporting it too. The main size is 1.18 in. x 0.19 in. x 2 in. (30mm x 4.75mm x 50.95mm), which we have been calling 50mm pcie SSDs

They are naming the the "mini 1.8 inch drives" as Half-Slim drives on the same press release.

The Half-Slim SATA II modules have the same SATA connector used on 2.5-inch HDDs and SDDs, but the outside measurements are smaller: 1.18 in. x 0.19 in. x 2 in. (54mm x 4 mm x 39mm).



There should be pile of these SSDs at IDF, so we might get to see them a bit more as Steve and Sascha are there.

SATA-IO to Develop Specification for Mini Interface Connector

Via Engadget

New RunCore Pro IV SSD line-up released

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INTRODUCING THE NEW RUNCORE PRO IV SSD PRO IV LINE FOR PC AND MAC USERS:

PC Editions
RunCore Pro IV 70mm PCI-e SATA II Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 128GB
RunCore Pro IV 50mm T-Style PCI-e PATA Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 128GB

RunCore Pro IV 2.5" SATA II Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 256GB
RunCore Pro IV 2.5" PATA IDE Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 256GB

RunCore Pro IV 1.8" PATA IDE Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 128GB
RunCore Pro IV 1.8" 5mm micro SATA Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 128GB
RunCore Pro IV 1.8" 5mm PATA Zif Solid State Drive SSD : 32GB - 128GB

Mac Editions
RunCore Pro IV 1.8” SATA II LIF Solid State Drive SSD for Macbook Air Rev B & C : 32GB - 128GB
RunCore Pro IV 1.8” PATA ZIF Solid State Drive SSD for Macbook Air Rev A : 32GB - 128GB

RunCore Pro IV 2.5" SATA II Solid State Drive SSD for Mac : 32GB - 128GB
RunCore Pro IV 2.5" PATA IDE Solid State Drive SSD for Mac : 32GB - 128GB



These new SSDs are using the same controller we tested on the RunCore Pro IV 2.5" SATA II SSD.
That means that even if you have slower PATA bus you get big performance boost on real life use as these SSDs are designed to speed up random small file read and write speeds.

" Pro IV SSD line up will begin shipping throughout the month of August and will soon appear on www.RunCore.com and all online Authorized Reseller online shops for preorder. Retail pricing will be $179.99, $289.99, $499.99, and $899.99 respectively for 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB drives. "

Expect to see first test results really soon.

Runcore Press Release

Meet RunCore Pro IV.. A really fast SSD

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RunCore Pro IV 2.5 SATA


RunCore USB to SATA case for cloning


Pro IV on Dell Mini 10


Pro IV on Asus Eee PC 100HE


Pro IV on my ThinkPad


Pro IV on my desktop


Main Specs and Pricing:

Interface Type SATA II
Form Factor 2.5"
Flash Media Type MLC
Capacity 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Comes with RunCore USB to SATA case for cloning

Onboard Cache
32GB: 32MB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB: 64MB

Performance

32GB, 64GB:
Read Speed up to 215MB/s
Write Speed up to 150MB/s

128GB:
Read Speed up to 240MB/s
Write Speed up to 185MB/s

256GB:
Read Speed up to 240MB/s
Write Speed up to 180MB/s


32GB: $149
64GB: $249
128GB: $449
256GB: $889


Yep, it is fast..

The main design achievement here is the real life use. As you can see on the video, programs and files are opening faster than I could ever click!


Where to Buy

RunCore Press Release

SSD Test: RunCore Mini PCI-e SATA SSD for Asus Eee PCs

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Get yours from MDD

RunCore.com

New 2.5 inch SSDs with upgrade kit from Imation

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2009--Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN), today launched a new class of powerful Solid State Drive (SSD) solutions and an easy-to-install SSD upgrade kit to help users transition from hard disk to high-performance SSD technology. Imation's new M-Class SSD drives and S-Class SSD drives will be available in 2.5-inch and 3.5- inch configurations, respectively, with capacities ranging from 32GB to 128GB.

The Imation M-Class SSD products will be available beginning in February through authorized Imation distributors, wholesalers, resellers and e-tailers worldwide for a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $179.99 U.S. (2.5 inch, 32 GB, SATA interface). The S-Class SSD products and the Upgrade Kit for both drives will be available in March.

The more SSDs the better! .. That upgrade kit is a bit bulkier than micro USB on RunCore SSDs but sure eases the cloning job a lot.

Imation Press release

Via LAPTOP

Sandisk launches new SSDs for netbook

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"CES 2009, South Hall, Booth # 30659, LAS VEGAS– Jan. 6, 2009– SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today unveiled its next-generation of flash memory-based solid-state drives (SSD) to support the evolving needs of designers, manufacturers and users in the exploding netbook market - SanDisk® pSSD™. The new SanDisk pSSD-P2 and SanDisk pSSD-S2 SSDs have capacity and performance for more full-featured netbooks which require a robust operating system."

"Designed as drop-in replacements for hard-disk drives (HDDs), SanDisk’s new second generation module has a SATA interface to meet new netbook design requirements."

Hmm.. great stuff but there is no netbooks with ZIF SATA interface... so these are for OEMs making new netbooks, UMPCs etc ?? Right?..

Press release

Runcore 1.8 inch SSD on HP Mini 1000 netbook

HP Mini flying!

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Good? With these prices ( $69 for 16GB, $119 for 32GB etc ) these SSDs are super good for mobile computing!

Speedtests on HP Mini's original drives

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Buffalo pcie SSD vs RunCore pcie SSD on Asus Eee PC 901

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All test on Eee 901 at Super Performance mode






So Buffalos new SSDs are better than the old ones, but RunCore eats them alive...


Thanks X-Gadget for Buffalo tests [ translated ]

HP Mini 1000 SSD and HDD speeds...

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Speed test on HP mini HDD version:


And SSD version:



HP Mini 1000 has slow SanDisk® pSSD™ Solid State Drive and as you can see the HDD is not much faster either...

.. so next i will be testing some other options for it.

The current SSD / HDD are ok for basic use, but a bit too slow and laggy for my taste.

Details, News and Links for HP Mini 1000

HDD speed test thanks to CNET Taiwan

Runcore and MyDigitalSSD team up: High Speed SSD for $69

Asus Eee PCs and Dell Mini 9 getting goodies...

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Speed test with 16GB and 32GB SSD


Speed test with 64GB and 128GB SSD





Starting at $69 for the 16GB and $119 for the 32GB.

Big 64GB and 128GB ones are $199 and $389.


My Eee 900A is like a totally different device now ;)


Here are the links for the SSDs:

For Asus Eee PC 900 and 900A

For Asus Eee PC 901 and 1000

And for Dell Mini 9

Note that the Eee PC ones with usb connectors are in pre-order, shipping in 2 weeks.

SSDs and why I like them

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SSD week at jkkmobile.com

Next week we will testing and talking about Solid State Drives on netbooks and UMPCs. What's your take? JKK thinks they are goooood!

Buffalo SSD for Eee PCs. Test results

Here at last.. tested.

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As it's MLC flash, it's good for storage on Eee PC 901, but too slow for OS use..


Thanks Conics for the sample!

Super Talent to make SSDs for Eee PCs too

More the better..

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At first I got exited a bit as Super Talent has some fast SSDs, but after a bit reading I noticed that these PCIE SSDs are using the same controllers and flash chips as MDD and Buffalo..
.. so the performance is the same.

MLC versions are good for storage and SLC for OS use..

Starting at $53, available after November..


Super Talent Technology

Thanks jkOnTheRun