LiteOn is announcing its newest client SSD, designated as the CV5.  This SSD is geared toward entry-level applications, such as everyday usage, multi-media and visual effects editing, as well as gaming.  The CV5 utilizes TLC NAND, with a limited SLC cache for improved burst performance. LiteOn’s CV5 is being offered in a 2.5″ x 7mm form factor, in capacities of …

ADATA is announcing the launch of a new SSD under their XPG (Xtreme Performance Gear) lineup, which is dubbed as the XPG SX8000.  The XPG SX8000 is built on the M.2 X 2280 form factor, and pairs 3D MLC NAND with a Silicon Motion SMI2260 controller.  The SX8000 conforms to the NVMe 1.2 specification, and connects directly to motherboards through …

Toshiba’s OCZ division is announcing the launch of a new series of TLC NAND-based SATA solid-state drives (SSD) for the value-oriented user, dubbed as the TL100 series.  The TL100 series is designed as an entry-level hard disk drive (HDD) upgrade option that provides the performance and benefits of SSD technology, yet at a very enticing price point. As a simple …

Toshiba is expanding their portfolio of 24nm single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory to include a new 16 gigabit (Gb) BENAND™ module.  The new version is housed in an industry-standard 48-pin TSOP package, and provides  high read/write performance, superior write endurance (with 8-bit BCH error correction code), as well as an extended range of operating temperatures, making it an excellent …

Nimbus Data, whose new ExaFlash all-flash array systems were announced at Flash Memory Summit 2016 (you can view our coverage here), is announcing a new strategic partnership to supply NAND flash and supporting technology to Nimbus.  ExaFlash is claimed to be the world’s most advanced flash memory platform that supports big data and cloud infrastructure.  SK Hynix is rated as …

Kingston is announcing a new addition to its family of enterprise storage solutions, which they have designated as the Data Center 400 (DC400) solid-state drive (SSD).  The DC400 SSD is meant to be an entry-level enterprise SSD geared toward data center server usage, particularly those users that utilize a rip-and-replace deployment strategy.  The DC400 is an excellent choice for read-intensive …

Intel is announcing several new families of 3D NAND SSDs, for applications that cover consumers, business, data centers and Internet of Things (IoT).  These new SSDs are reported to be the first of many upcoming offerings that utilize Intel 3D NAND technology. In the client space, the first series is the Intel® SSD 600p Series, that are geared towards the …

ADATA is announcing the launch of their Ultimate SU800 SATA 6Gb/s SSD that features 3D NAND.  This is the first ADATA SSD utilizing 3D NAND, as ADATA has committed to transitioning its entire portfolio of SSDs over to 3D NAND.  The Ultimate SU800 is a mid-range offering, representing a massive upgrade for HDD users, and a significant upgrade for current …

Back in late May at Computex 2016, TSSDR got a sneak peek at several future-planned products from Micron (our coverage can be viewed here).  One of these was the Ballistix TX3 NVMe SSD.  Crucial’s Ballistix memory is well-renowned for quality, performance and value, and Micron felt that the Ballistix name should stand on its own.  It was even given its …

SMART Modular Technologies, a leading producer of memory and storage devices, is announcing availability of samples of their new 32GB DDR4 NVDIMM-N, representing the highest density DDR4 NVDIMM-N module available in the industry today.  SMART will begin shipping samples at the end of August 2016.  This new 32GB density module dramatically improves application performance, creating an ideal solution for storage …