Affordable entry-level SSD by Maxflash

Following the introduction of three Solid-state drives with a Indilinx controller and 64 MB cache, the german manufacturer Maxflash has added a new entry model to their line-up. According to Maxflash, this SSD is to find the perfect balance between price and performance. The company hopes that the new model will become popular among users that don't wish to spend a fortune on their storage, but still want to benefit from the advantages an SSD has to offer. When it comes to price, the $185 costing 64 GB storage device is to become a direct competitor with USB-flashdrives, while performing significantly better.

Like the more expensive models, Maxflash' new SSD uses MLC-memory chips. Unlike those versions however, the new model is equipped with a JMicron controller. According to Maxflash, the SSD is capable of maintaining a 'respectable' reading- and writing speed of 160 Mbyte/s and 70 MByte/s. Apart from its SATA 3.0 Gbit/s interface, the drive also featurese a mini-USB connector to use its externally. Its 2.5-inch casing allows the drive to be suitable for both notebooks and desktops and the SSD only uses 0,6 Watt.

It's still unclear what the 64 GB Maxflash SSD will cost in Europe. The eventual price will include three years of warranty.

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