Intel Ships 160GB X25-M Solid State Disk
In our initial look at Intel's X25-M 80GB solid state drive, we mentioned that the company had plans to introduce 160GB variants a some point in early 2009. According to Intel's PR Chip Shots website, however, 2.5" 160GB SSDs have just begun shipping and a 1.8" model will follow shortly...
"Intel is expanding its award-winning Intel X25-M and X18-M SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) family by announcing the production release of a 160 gigabyte (GB) capacity drive in a 2.5-inch form factor. The product is shipping now, and a 1.8-inch 160GB version will begin shipping next month."
There is no official word on pricing and the drives haven't hit the major price search engines, but considering the 80GB X25-M sells for about $500, we expect the 160GB model to sell for well north of that figure.
"Intel is expanding its award-winning Intel X25-M and X18-M SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) family by announcing the production release of a 160 gigabyte (GB) capacity drive in a 2.5-inch form factor. The product is shipping now, and a 1.8-inch 160GB version will begin shipping next month."
There is no official word on pricing and the drives haven't hit the major price search engines, but considering the 80GB X25-M sells for about $500, we expect the 160GB model to sell for well north of that figure.
