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Active Media has updates its SSD series for Asus Eee PC S101, 900, 900A, and 901. The SaberTooth S3 SSDs provides read speeds up to 95MB/sec and write speeds up to 70MB/sec. Available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB sizes, the device fits in the Eee PC’s Mini PCIe card slot. Active Media is selling the 32GB and 64GB modules through Amazon for $89.95 and $159.95, respectively. [jkOnTheRun]
Toshiba’s 12.1-inch Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ is claimed to be the world’s first laptop with a 512GB SSD. The ultra portable notebook features a Core 2 Duo SU9400 CPU with a long 12-hour battery life. The Toshiba Dynabook SS RX2 will be released in Japan on May 14th, 2009 for 423,000 Yen ($4,429). [Toshiba]
Buffalo releases a USB enclosure for its line of Eee PC 901 SSDs. Using this enclosure, you can plug in the USB module and copy an image of your internal SSD to the new module before swapping it out. When you are done, you can keep your old 16GB SSD as extra storage by sticking it into the enclosure. These enclosures are priced at 12,700 yen or about $130 each. [PortableMonkey]
Asus today unveiled the world’s first notebook PC that comes equipped with 512GB SSD. The company has recently showed off this new notebook at CES 2009 in Las Vegas. Measuring 11.7 inch x 8.3 inch x 1-inch and weighing at 3 lbs, the laptop is powered by an Intel Atom Z520 processor with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine. Available in a 12.2-inch slim chassis, the notebook PC also offers 8 hours of battery life. [AVING]
Tired of hybrid vehicles, try this new hybrid netbook from MSI. Dubbed the MSI U115 Hybrid this netbook can operate both conventional HDD and the more modern SSD simultaneously. The SSD is utilized primarily for the operating system for speed, stability and shock-absorbent, and the HDD can be used for your video and junk stash. More details after the jump. [PCLaunches] More
According to Avian securities, Dell claims that the 20 to 30% return rates for SSD laptops. They say that the “global reliability data shows that SSD drives are equal to or better than traditional hard disk drives ever shipped.” They also state that the failure and return rates are a result of wanting better and more advanced technology. So it’s Dell’s word against the people’s, I wonder who will win? [Dell]
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