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Samsung's 64-GB Solid-State Drive

Posted by kdawson on from the we-don't-need-no-steenkin-RPMs dept.

Anonymous Howard writes "Just a couple of weeks ago Sandisk introduced a 32-GB solid-state drive. Now Samsung has one-upped them, unveiling a 64-GB solid-state drive. They are expecting to begin shipping in the second quarter of this year. Samsung says the device can read 64 MB/s, write 45 MB/s, and uses just 0.5 W when operating (0.1 W when idle). In comparison, an 80-GB 1.8-inch hard drive reads at 15 MB/s, writes at 7 MB/s, and consumes 1.5 W when either operating or idle. No pricing yet."

2 of 249 comments (clear)

  1. I don't get it... by bluemonq · · Score: 5, Interesting

    How can it be one-upping them A-DATA already annouced 128GB SSDs two months ago?

  2. Predict $630 by llZENll · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Hm, based on the cheapest (without rebates) memory available at $8.50/GB, figure 20% markup between the manf and retailer, thats $6.8/GB.

    $435 for memory

    +10% for R&D
    +10% for manf (including controller, parts, etc)
    -10% for manf efficency when producing 64GB/run

    COST $479

    RETAIL:
    +20% for geewhiz-newtoy-factor/supply shortages
    +10% for retail

    YOUR COST: $630

    sources:
    http://www.pricewatch.com/flash_card_memory/secure _digital_2gb.htm

    Another prediction: SSDs will offer such huge power and performance advantanges, they will sell like crazy and drop in price by a factor of 70% within 1 year from now.