Kingston launches its new SSDNow V100 affordable consumer solid state drive, the latest in the company’s SSDNow family. The new V100 series use 2.5-inch form factor and SATA 1.5Gbps/3Gbps interface. It is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage capacities and provides up to 250MB/s read speeds, and up to 230MB/s write speeds (145MB write for 64GB model).
Kingston’s SSDNow V100 supports Windows 7 TRIM command. It is available either standalone or as an upgrade bundle kit that includes the SSD, cloning software, cables (SATA data and power), and 3.5″ hard-drive mounting brackets and hardware. Designed for mainstream consumers as the cost-effective upgrade, the V100 line starts at $119.
| Kingston SSDNow V100 Solid-State Drives | ||
| Part Number | Capacity and Features | Street Pricing (U.S. only) |
| (Newegg.com; Buy.com) | ||
| SV100S2/64GZ | 64GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive) | $ 119.99 |
| SV100S2D/64GZ | 64GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (desktop bundle) | $ 129.99 |
| SV100S2N/64GZ | 64GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (notebook bundle) | $ 129.99 |
| SV100S2/128GZ | 128GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive) | $ 224.99 |
| SV100S2D/128GZ | 128GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (desktop bundle) | $ 234.99 |
| SV100S2N/128GZ | 128GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (notebook bundle) | $ 234.99 |
| SV100S2/256GZ | 256GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive) | $ 489.99 |
| SV100S2D/256GZ | 256GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (desktop bundle) | $ 499.99 |
| SV100S2N/256GZ | 256GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (notebook bundle) | $ 499.99 |
