SanDisk Corporation has announced a high-performance solid state drive (SSD) for the retail channel delivering up to 83,000 maximum random write Input-Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and up to 44,000 random read2 IOPS. The SanDisk Extreme SSD is up to 10 times faster than a 7,200 RPM hard disk drive.
This SSD can boot a PC in less than 16 seconds and quickly shut down the system, delivering a significantly improved user experience to desktop and notebook users. For gamers, the SanDisk Extreme SSD can launch applications in a fraction of the time. This is particularly important during massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs).
Kent Perry, Director, Product Marketing, SanDisk said, "Computer wait times are becoming a thing of the past thanks to SSDs. Our SanDisk Extreme SSD delivers virtually instant boot and shutdown times along with faster application launches. It's a huge improvement to the computing experience."
The SanDisk Extreme SSD consumes 30 percent less power than a hard disk drive while generating less heat and noise. The drive provides cost savings for IT departments or DIY enthusiasts who want to extend the life of their existing PCs without buying an entirely new system. The drive is easy to install-simply plug it into a computer's SATA port.
