Kingston SSDNow V dips to 30GB size, lower price
By Vlad Savov 
posted January 12th 2010 10:44PM
posted January 12th 2010 10:44PM
We've already made our fond feelings toward Kingston's SSDNow V line quite clear, so you'll understand our joy at the news that it's about to add a new member to the fold. Cutting storage down to 30GB should mean Kingston is about to offer its cheapest drive yet, though all the info we have is that it'll be "under 90GBP" (or $145). That doesn't immediately strike us as better value than the 40GB SSDNow V -- which reached an $85 price point not too long ago -- but European prices aren't directly comparable at the best of times. In exchange for your cashola, you'll get a speedy little boot drive, backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support, and the knowledge that it can withstand a baseball bat should the need ever arise. Full PR after the break. Breathe New Life Into Your Desktop with Kingston's New V Series Boot Drive
Ensure lightning-quick load-times with the Kingston SSDNow 30GB V Series Kit
January 11, 2010 - Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, has announced the Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive – promising an affordable way to boost the performance of your desktop computer.
The SSDNow V Series is the latest addition to Kingston's V (Value) family of solid-state drives (SSD). Priced under 90GBP, the Kingston® SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive is a lightning-fast and cost-effective way to bolster any desktop's boot, shutdown and application load times.
With the Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive on board, users will notice an instant improvement on their desktop's program load times. Users will see an instant speed increase with their software, such as Photoshop, iTunes or Firefox, loading almost 6 times faster than regular desk top hard-disk drive (HDD)* standards
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB will bolster any desktop PC's boot and shutdown times, meaning a lightning-fast and hassle free start Check out the SSDNow in action to see what it can do for you.
Steve Hall, SSD product development manager, Kingston comments: "In our quest to bring SSDs into popular use, we're aiming to deliver a lower price while increasing performance. The new SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive accomplishes this and more."
"Desktop users can bring new life to their systems with the latest V Series, while IT managers love it as less data needs to be backed up to the network. We will also release a 30GB SSD twin-pack for PC gamers and enthusiasts who want to take performance of their rig to the next level."
Kingston is always looking to provide a low-cost and hassle-free upgrade path for first-time users, so this drive is also available as an all-in-one bundle kit, including cloning software, 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and SATA data and power cable extenders.
The included cloning software and step-by-step instructions make it easy to move the contents of an existing HDD to the SSDNow. Once cloned, the Operating System and applications sit on the SSDNow while the HDD serves as storage for all of your music, video, document and photo files.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive will begin shipping in late February 2010. It is backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and the now legendary Kingston sturdiness and reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com/europe
Ensure lightning-quick load-times with the Kingston SSDNow 30GB V Series Kit
January 11, 2010 - Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, has announced the Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive – promising an affordable way to boost the performance of your desktop computer.
The SSDNow V Series is the latest addition to Kingston's V (Value) family of solid-state drives (SSD). Priced under 90GBP, the Kingston® SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive is a lightning-fast and cost-effective way to bolster any desktop's boot, shutdown and application load times.
With the Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive on board, users will notice an instant improvement on their desktop's program load times. Users will see an instant speed increase with their software, such as Photoshop, iTunes or Firefox, loading almost 6 times faster than regular desk top hard-disk drive (HDD)* standards
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB will bolster any desktop PC's boot and shutdown times, meaning a lightning-fast and hassle free start Check out the SSDNow in action to see what it can do for you.
Steve Hall, SSD product development manager, Kingston comments: "In our quest to bring SSDs into popular use, we're aiming to deliver a lower price while increasing performance. The new SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive accomplishes this and more."
"Desktop users can bring new life to their systems with the latest V Series, while IT managers love it as less data needs to be backed up to the network. We will also release a 30GB SSD twin-pack for PC gamers and enthusiasts who want to take performance of their rig to the next level."
Kingston is always looking to provide a low-cost and hassle-free upgrade path for first-time users, so this drive is also available as an all-in-one bundle kit, including cloning software, 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and SATA data and power cable extenders.
The included cloning software and step-by-step instructions make it easy to move the contents of an existing HDD to the SSDNow. Once cloned, the Operating System and applications sit on the SSDNow while the HDD serves as storage for all of your music, video, document and photo files.
The Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive will begin shipping in late February 2010. It is backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and the now legendary Kingston sturdiness and reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com/europe
Size matters.
@scratchfury
that's what she said
@scratchfury
So does longevity, guys.
Let's see how long she enjoys a 12 inch dick that only last 5 seconds.
@BuryTheCastle
I don't think anyone would enjoy a 12 inch dick.
:|
@scratchfury
how such finest conversation.
I am a wall trained spy so I need to know if this thing is compact enough to fit into my crevasses...
@Plazmic Flame wall trained? are you a mosquito?
@sms messaging Same here, I remember Engadget's original review of the SSDNows saying the same thing and didn't find them for anywhere near that on Google.
Kingston's 40Gb V-series SSD is based on Intel controller, that's why it's pretty good. This 30Gb drive will be a different story. If it's based on Jmicron's JMF602 controller just like their 64Gb and 128Gb V-series drives then it's total crap not worth mentioning.
@Aboozer The 40GB SSD would be even better if they release a firmware update for TRIM support.
I think I would fill 30GB with Windows 7 and applications alone. Too small!
@revoltracers
That's the point ...
On a SSD you put only the OS, and the application data.
40GB of application data is a lot for domestic.
The only problem is games... But I don't care I only play dota mhuahaha
Are the cheapest SSD HDD still faster than 10K RPM HDD? I was thinking about getting one of these.
@It Prints Money I would assume so.
@It Prints Money it depends on what kind of controller is used. Intel, Indilinx - good ones, Jmicron - baaad.
@Aboozer These use the Intel controllers, and the only one besides the X-25M series which all start at $400, which is why Engadget is so excited. I love my X-25M G2.
The $85 price was a PR gimmick. There was a short newegg exclusive deal at that price.
V for Victory?
@Lytic
or from Vendetta.
I have a 64gb ssd, which isnt bad, 128gb would have been better but the prices aren't there yet for me personally
I'll stick with the 40GB Intel drive with actual TRIM support, $120 online.
The 40GB Intel X25V can be found for $120.
That £90 price isn't much of a bargain for only 30GB. You can get the 64GB version from Aria for £103:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Hard+Drives/Solid+State/Kingston+64GB+SSDNow+V-Series+SATA-II+Solid+State+SSD+2.5%22+Drive+with+Notebook+accessory+Kit+?productId=38263
@no1
as someone said... the 64gb and 128gb versions use a Jmicron controller (sucks) better off buying the new Intel Value SSD 40Gb than any of these Kingston drives.
@no1
And personally as a value option I'd wait for one of those new drives from Crucial (50Gb) which are drastically more performant.
I paid £73.95 for my 40GB SSDNow V-Series SATA2 2.5"
I'm using it as my Windows 7 x64 system disc.
Excellent performance, so far.
@Stefing
Do you really feel a difference in terms of access time or the boot time ?
I'm thinking about a 30/40Gb for my Ubuntu.
@Flix C Certainly, program execution is fast, startup and shutdown is far faster. Turn off indexing and if you have a decent chunk of RAM delete your pagefile - it's not needed.
Just bought an optical drive caddy for 2.5" hard drives for my laptop.. so soon I'll be able to pull out my rarely used DVD writer, put my 640GB 5400RPM Hard Disk in its place, and put a solid state in the usual hard drive slot. These cheap Acer notebooks are surprisingly moddable.
I'm still looking for a really good deal for a SSD though; 30-60GB might be too small for Windows 7 + apps, and if I want games on there too then I'll surely need a 128GB. In the mean time I can just have 640GB and 320GB HDD's installed.
Kingston have fallen out with Intel and will now use Toshiba controllers.
Having bought a 40GB V-Series on the promise that it would have TRIM, I am not optimistic about it ever happening.
http://www.pcworld.fr/2010/01/10/materiel/stockage/ces-2010-ssd-kingston-controleur-toshiba-non-intel/468751/?utm_source=xml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
@Aboozer
Talked to a Kingston rep at CES and the V30 is NOT Jmicron. And it does support TRIM.
Toshiba controllers are just re-badged JMicron controllers. Jmicron received bad reputation so they decided to cooperate with Toshiba and ship out an "improved" controller under the Toshiba name. Didn't really improve much, same frustratingly slow controller.
Everyone should be aware that there are three good players currently on the MLC SSD market:
Indilinx (Patriot Torqx, Corsair Extreme Series X128, G.Skill Falcon, OCZ Vertex, OCZ Agility, SuperTalent UltraDrive ME), Samsung (OCZ Summit, Corsair Performance Series P256, Kingston SSDNow V+ Series), Intel (Intel X25-M, Intel X25-V, Kingston SSDNow M Series, Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB model)