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With the price of memory these days, it can only be expected that we will see more value-driven options in both client and consumer SSD solutions, such as pre-configured PCs and laptops. Right in line with this, KIOXIA has introduced its first Gen4 QLC NAND equipped SSD known as the EG7. The KIOXIA EG7 Series is a PCIe 4.0 (Gen4) …

There is a new SSD that is about to make its mark and it changes things.  It is the mSSD, short for microSSD, and Longsys holds the patented IP (intellectual property) with Lexar already pushing forward with their Play X Gen4 SSD and AI Storage Core releases.  It has been discussed at some length by other companies, however we have …

Up bright and early this first day of CES 2026 Las Vegas with a bit of great news!  KIOXIA has added a new entry into the client SSD market, their first since the Kioxia BG6.  Our last KIOXIA client SSD review was way back in 2022 with the KIOXIA XG8 found here.  Keep in mind this is a client SSD …

When we think about data centers or any other large-scale, network-integral computing systems, we often focus on enterprise SSDs… and perhaps rightly so. Personally, I believe there is no other historical technological advance that truly compares to flash storage. We tend to overlook just how much we take for granted in the rapid evolution from hard drives to solid-state storage, …

Without a doubt some of the best prices we have ever seen on Samsung SSDs are  going on right now at Amazon Prime day Deals! Buty you have to be a Prime Member so click on the Join Prime Decal in each link!  Let’s Get Started! As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.  What better way to …

This all started through my curiosity as to whether I could gain a better battery life from my new laptop.  Things took on a new life from there.  After all,  we do have just about every main stream SSD available, to include client and even a few not released yet.  In this report, you will see the world’s top consumer …

This morning at Flash Memory Summit 2025, we came across a new release by SanDisk identifies as the SN5100s client Gen4 SSD.  Normally we might not take a second look at Gen 4 SSDs in this scenario, but this SSD brings to light a main theme at FMS this year…higher speeds with better power efficiency.  This SSD will provide 7300MB/s …

Up bright and early this morning to find you some Amazon Prime deals and they arte posted early.  Let’s get right to it! Simply click on the title of each. WD_Black SN8100 Gen5 2TB – $209.98 (Was $319.99) -34% (Link) This is one of the most powerful SSDs today and we reviewed it here!  The 1TB version of this has …

It is not often that a new SSD brings alot to the table.  Sure, many might introduce new memory, or a  new SSD controller, but it is rare that we are introduced to an SSD that literally changes the landscape of what is possiible with flash media.  The Micron 2600 Gen 4 QLC SSD we are testing today does just …

We are getting close to prime Day once again and The SSD review will Occasionally post somne great finds up untiil that day.  This morning we found the Kingston 2TB NV3 Gen4 SSD for only $114.99 but hurry, this is a Limited time deal! If you ned space, this SSD at 4TB is only $239.99. We reviewed this very SSD …