The particular SSD that we’re looking at today is part of the V+ series drives from Kingston which come in a number of different capacities including:
- 64GB
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
This review is of the 64GB version and Kingston believe that this drive will dramatically increase the performance of existing systems. Kingston also say: Kingston® introduces the new SSDNow V+ solid-state drive to help consumers and organisations of all sizes enhance the performance and life cycle of computers that have a Serial ATA (SATA) interface. Faster and more reliable than a standard hard disk drive, SSDNow V+ is now available in 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB capacities.
The full specifications of this drive are listed below:
Specifications:
- Sequential Read Throughput 230MB/s
- Sequential Write Throughput 180MB/s
- Form Factor 2.5″
- Interface SATA 1.5 Gb/sec. and 3.0 Gb/sec
- Capacity 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Storage temperatures -40 – 85°C
- Operating temperatures 0 – 70°C
- Dimensions 69.85 x 100 x 9.5 mm
- Weight 84 gram
- PCMARK® HDD 2005 Score 64 GB 38,177128 GB 38,065256 GB 38,272512 GB 37,974
- Vibration operating 2.17G
- Vibration non-operating 20G
- Power specs 2.6 W – active / 0.15W Idle
- Life expectancy 1,000,000 Hrs mean time before failure
- Operating shock 1500G
Features:
- Innovative Uses MLC NAND flash memory components.
- Silent Runs silent and cool with no moving mechanical parts.
- Shock Proof No moving mechanical parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions.
- Supports S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology to help maintain a healthy drive
- Guaranteed 3 year legendary Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support
