http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=6758Quote:
TDK has followed Samsung and launched a hard drive replacement based on NAND Flash memory. The product, which is currently available in sample quantities, was announced by the company last week.
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http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=6758Quote:
TDK has followed Samsung and launched a hard drive replacement based on NAND Flash memory. The product, which is currently available in sample quantities, was announced by the company last week.
Now all we need is a sata300 interface and full sized hdd size :)
I'm looking forward to the tech. Hopefully in the next 10 years I can have my main HD be one of these and just plug in a SATA hot swap when I need to edit my super hi-res HD++++ 22.4 chanel movies and music.
Anyone know how that compares to a normal hard disk?Quote:
The unit's controller supports data transfer rates of up to 33.3MBps
This seems perfect for my htpc, i dont need anything more than 20gb as i store all my media on a server. I want cool, quiet, fast and less power. Seems very suitable.
33.3MBps isn't all that quick. It's usually possible to get above 50MB/s on a decent modern drive when performing a sustained sequential transfer.
Would be interesting to see how a hard drived fared against it in random access tests, however.
Does NAND flash still have a limited lifespan? because i always assumed this is why solid state hard drives haven't been made sooner.
Ditto, i ahve been concerned about running portable apps off my flash drive for that very reason. Is there something i'm missing?Quote:
Originally Posted by kasavien
Indeed they do have a limited lifespan.Quote:
Originally Posted by kasavien
There is an article about hybrid drives this weeks computer weekly that make some good reading on the subject.