Flash-Chip Drive To Replace Hard Disk

WingaWinga MrSouth Africa Icrontian
edited March 2006 in Science & Tech
Samsung Electronics said it had developed a new data storage medium for mobile computers that enables users to process data much faster with minimal consumption of power.
The 32-Gigabyte solid state disk (SSD) can upload and download data quickly and quietly as it uses instantly-accessible, static NAND flash memory instead of the rotating discs found in hard drives.
SSD weighs only half as much as a hard drive, reads data three times faster and writes data 1.5 times quicker, it said.

It consumes a mere five percent of the electricity needed to power a hard disk drive and operates silently as it requires no motor or any other noise-making parts.
Source: Yahoo News

Comments

  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    When can I buy one for my laptop?!!?!
  • MrRay
    edited March 2006
    there are better things to come--wait ;)
  • Unknown
    edited March 2006
    There is always always always something better coming. Need to just accept the fact that you don't buy technology you just rent it. So enjoy your rental now or do without and rent the next thing later and suffer while you wait for it.
  • TheSmJTheSmJ
    edited March 2006
    When can I get a bigger one for my desktop? :)
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited March 2006
    What on earth do you need a bigger one for? This should certainly be big enough for your OS and important programs.

    Unless you're a video editor or something.

    Edit: You bet your ass I'll be buying one as soon as I can :D
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    32gb is pitiful.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Okay, i can't believe nobody's asked this yet:

    How many times can I write/rewrite before the thing craps out?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Let us not forget the costs of <i>other</i> solid-state devices.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    I think for years now we've all been assuming this would arrive someday. It's only a matter of time (one year, five years, 10 years?) before hard drives are obsolete.

    The poster who remarked about "renting" technology was right.
  • kanezfankanezfan sunny south florida Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    How do they keep it from losing all data when you shut it down?
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    It has an integral battery to supply power when system power is not available.
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Leonardo wrote:
    It has an integral battery to supply power when system power is not available.

    That doesn't sound too reasuring considering that means it has an "off time" life before you lose all your data and the battery may still die over time anyway. It would be just like using a PDA, except you'll lose hell of a lot more when your HD "runs out of power".
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Am I missing something? This is flash based - meaning it doesn't erase when you power it off..... Just like your USB drive, your ipod shuffle, your BIOS in your computer, etc......
  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    static NAND flash memory
    indeed.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Anyone know who are selling these... or when?
  • Unknown
    edited March 2006
    Yeah. Does anyone know when these come out. I'm getting fed up of failing hard disks.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Nothing will ever be foolproof. We'll go from failed hard disks to failed flash drives. I've already had failed flash drives, so nothing new there. :(

    As always, backup backup backup! :D
  • kanezfankanezfan sunny south florida Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    primesuspect wrote:
    Am I missing something? This is flash based - meaning it doesn't erase when you power it off..... Just like your USB drive, your ipod shuffle, your BIOS in your computer, etc......

    Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh... OK I get it now :Pwned:
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    It's expected to cost $900

    http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/10/samsung-shows-off-flash-laptop-drive-at-cebit/
  • Shivian
    edited March 2006
    Static nand will be a LOT more reliable than any hard drive. 32GB tho... hmm I'll be waiting for 2nd gen.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    I was thinking 300 to 500, but any more than 500 and I won't even touch it. I'd only pay 500 if I had alot of money to throw away. Of course I also have a rule to not spend more than $300 on any one part of a computer.
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