A-Data whips up a 64GB SSD

We've seen a number of large-capacity SSDs, but 64GB seems like the current sweet spot, and A-Data's aiming to fill it out with a quartet of new 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch PATA and SATA drives. That's pretty much it on the outside -- it is just a big flash drive, after all -- but don't worry, there's plenty of sexy once you actually get an SSD inside your machine.

[Via PC Launches]

[Matthew Hilario @ Dec 28th 2007 1:58PM]

my wallet hurts.

[ChrisG @ Dec 28th 2007 7:02PM]

How much is it? Because most SSDs are costing around $300 or more. Though its not a lot you have to admit that 64 GBs is a deal since Samsung's SSD are a rip offs.

[Matthew Hilario @ Jan 2nd 2008 1:21AM]

64gb probably runs to 750

[justin @ Dec 28th 2007 2:04PM]

I have a "Solid State" inside my pocket when I watch Rosario Dawson movies.

[Constable Odo @ Dec 28th 2007 2:50PM]

But, you still use an old floppy most of the time. :-)

[BlueB @ Dec 28th 2007 4:21PM]

@ Constable Odo

Zing!

[DJWhiplash2001 @ Dec 28th 2007 2:05PM]

eeePC 64G Surf?

[Chris @ Dec 28th 2007 2:25PM]

lol.. the word "inside" links to an article with the title "better, faster, stronger" =P

[computer.dude.28 @ Dec 28th 2007 2:32PM]

A-Data is garbage. I don't trust them. I bought a 1GB USB drive a couple years ago, and it started giving me Write-Protected errors after about a month of use.

[BigD145 @ Dec 28th 2007 2:37PM]

I've had more trouble with SanDisk that A-Data. I've had A-Data SD cards in my DS and my current cell phone for 1-2 years with no trouble.

[computer.dude.28 @ Dec 28th 2007 2:45PM]

I've had trouble with SanDisk too! I bought a 1GB SanDisk SD card a couple years ago and it was corrupt out of the box! I'm also trying to fix my friend's Sansa, it has some kind of firmware problem and won't boot up. I've also had a 2GB SanDisk MicroSD in my phone since last June but it works fine.

[Tired_ @ Dec 28th 2007 2:43PM]

Different companies have been announcing and announcing and announcing, but I still can't just drop one into my laptop. Quit announcing and start shipping.

[Steven @ Dec 28th 2007 2:47PM]

Creative ZEN 64GB? yum
iPod Touch 64GB UNLOCKED AND HACKED WITH LINUX? yum

[Jon Shipman @ Dec 28th 2007 3:06PM]

Too big

[computer.dude.28 @ Dec 28th 2007 3:01PM]

iPod touches are locked?

[Ellianth @ Dec 28th 2007 3:09PM]

and the pice you ask?
*puts pinky finger to lips*
one trillion dollars!

[Sam Zebian @ Dec 28th 2007 3:13PM]

64GB Zune?? I so want to try this!

[Junior @ Dec 28th 2007 4:09PM]

I think they just came out with an 80 GB Zune

[Sam Zebian @ Dec 28th 2007 4:13PM]

Yeah, I know, I have an 80GB, that's the one I'm thinking of modding!! So what if I lose 16GB, I won't need it, I'm only using about 47GB right now. It'll give me better battery, faster syncing and it will be less fragile!

[jivetrky @ Dec 28th 2007 3:33PM]

No talk of Read/Write speeds and no talk of price. Why do I care?

[Veriander @ Dec 28th 2007 3:48PM]

You got that right. There's a huge pent up demand for SSDs that can replace laptop hard drives. I have a tablet with a 1.8" 32gb drive that I want to replace with a 64gb SSD. I'm willing to pay the early-adapter toll if I can get one.

[Ricardo @ Dec 28th 2007 4:02PM]

Hope this is cheaper than the $750 Dell is charging for SSD on the XPS M1330.

[AdamK @ Dec 28th 2007 7:09PM]

I'm copying this from a different thread because I don't think I'm going to get any hits over on that link. **I get that SSDs save a lot of energy since they don't have moving parts, but does anyone know where I can find numbers on energy savings for similar size drive + similar data transfer + similar data transfer rate? Looking for a good side-by-side comparison with as few variables as possible impacting the energy consumption. Thanks.**
Anyone?

[Sid @ Dec 29th 2007 11:45AM]

Reduce costs. Now, that's when we're gonna have more SSD acceptance.