Toshiba Unveils Its First MLC Solid-State Drive
	Toshiba has just announced that it had started shipping 128 GB solid state drives built with the multi-level cell NAND flash technology, while other versions are still in the works. The newly released drives are far from the conventional 2.5-inch storage units, as they come in a 15 gram embedded module form factor. Toshiba's MLC drive can reach data transfer rates of 100MB/second read and 40MB/second write, thanks to the ... [read more >>]
	19 March 2008, 06:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Solid-State Drives Get Astounding Failure Rates Inside Notebooks
	Solid-State drives are touted as being the best storage alternative when it comes to mobile computing. They are light, take up less power and are not easily damaged by mechanical shocks. Just as the vast majority of notebook users fell in love with the miraculous storage solution, a report emerging from Avian Securities claims the contrary. According to Avi Cohen, managing partner at the company, large notebook PC vendors get ... [read more >>]
	18 March 2008, 10:48GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Samsung Plans to Roll Out 256 GB SSDs Next Year
	Samsung is planning on delivering increased capacity hard-disk drives, and the company might release a 256 GB version in 2009. The new capacity will quadruple the company's current offering that can offer as much as 64 GB per solid-state drive. According to Jim Elliott, vice president of memory marketing for Samsung Semiconductor, the company has just implemented its 64 GB version in Lenovo's ThinkPad X300 ultra-port ... [read more >>]
	05 March 2008, 09:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia