Only earlier today we brought you news concerning the new 1.8” SaberTooth ZX SSD range from Active Media which are design specifically for use with netbooks but, if you’re looking for a larger capacity 2.5” SSD that comes with Windows 7 TRIM support, you’ll doubtless be interested in Kingston’s SSDNow V+ SSD range which has just been supplemented with a 512GB unit.

Available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB capacities and now the new 512GB capacity (specifically SNVP325-S2B/512GB), the support of Windows 7 TRIM feature will see the drives offering optimal write speeds during their entire lifespan and as well as coming bundled with drive cloning software (to ease upgrading from HDD) are supplied with a 2.5″ USB enclosure, 2.5″ to 3.5″ mounting brackets and SATA data and power cables (meaning you’ve got everything covered without having to fork out additional cost).
Kingston SSDNow V+ Features & Specifications:
- Sequential Speed*: 230MB/sec. read; 180MB/sec. write
- Innovative: 2.5″ form factor; uses MLC NAND Flash memory components
- Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts
- Shock Resistant: no moving mechanical parts means the SSD handles rougher conditions
- Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
- Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support
- Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/sec. and 3.0Gb/sec.
- Capacity1: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Storage temperatures: -40° C to 85° C
- Operating temperatures: 0° C to 70° C
- Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
- Weight: 84 grams
- Vibration operating: 2.17G
- Vibration non-operating: 20G
- Operating Shock: 1500G
- Power specs: 2.6W active; 0.15W idle
- Life expectancy: 1,000,000 hours MTBF
”The new SSDNow V+ is an ideal solid-state drive for high-level consumers and in corporate environments where efficiency and performance are important as more system resources are in use,” said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. “Users will be more productive as the drive now features TRIM support, is available in higher capacities and is speedier overall with improved read/write speeds.”
The 512GB Kingston SSDNow V+ SSD upgrade bundle will set you back some $1985 whilst the 64GB, 128GB, 256GB capacity SSDNow V+ SSDs come in at around $284, $530 and $1000 respectively.
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