Toshiba has launched MKxx55GSX 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive to store up to 500 GB of data. The new hard drive is expected to head towards the notebooks, game consoles and other electronic devices where a large amount of data storage is required while keeping and storage device size small. The storage device offers a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and device spins at 5,400 rpm. In addition to the 500GB version, other capacities including 400GB, 320GB, 250GB, 160GB, and 120GB are offered as well.

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On September 26, 2008 Toshiba has launched a 256GB SSD using multi-level cell (MLC) technology. MLC technology offer competitive read and write speeds at a lower price point than single-level cell (SLC) SSDs. The drives will use the SATA II interface, and will be read at up to 120 mbps. The new 256GB SSD mounts NAND flash memory on a 70.6mm (L) x 53.6mm (W) x 3.0mm (H) platform. The drive offers performance characteristics essential for today’s mainstream notebook PCs: highly reliable, high density data storage and support for fast data transfer rates, with a maximum read speed of 120MB a second and maximum write speed of 70MB a second, via a high speed SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.

Flash Modules are fabricated on a 50mm x 30mm platform and offer a maximum read and write speeds of 80MB and 50MB a second, respectively. Flash Modules are also compatible with the SATA interface and will support continued development of the fast growing market for netbook PCs, UMPCs and mobile and peripheral applications by offering developers a wider range of SSD for integration in differentiated products.

Outline of New Products

256 SSD Specification

Flash Module