PNY launches the XLR8 and XLR8 PRO series of solid state drives. Based on MLC NAND flash, PNY’s new SSDs are powered by SandForce’s 2281 controller. These 2.5-inch SSDs use SATA III 6Gbps interface and support 128-bit AES encryption.
The XLR8 models offers up to 500MB/s read and 450MB/s write speeds, while the XLR8 PRO models are even faster at 550MB/s read and 520MB/s write. They support S.M.A.R.T drive monitoring and TRIM command. Both lines are available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities.
Pricing:
- XLR8 PRO 120GB – $169.99
- XLR8 PRO 240GB – $329.99
- XLR8 PRO 480GB – $679.99
- XLR8 SSD 120GB – $99.99
- XLR8 SSD 240GB – $189.99
- XLR8 SSD 480GB – $579.99
[PNY]
