{"id":26659,"date":"2011-08-01T16:24:47","date_gmt":"2011-08-01T15:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=26659"},"modified":"2011-08-01T17:45:48","modified_gmt":"2011-08-01T16:45:48","slug":"kingston-digital-ships-sandforce-based-hyperx-ssd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/kingston-digital-ships-sandforce-based-hyperx-ssd\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingston Digital Ships SandForce-based HyperX SSD &#038; Launches USB 3.0 Media Reader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Fountain Valley, CA &#8212; (August 1, 2011) &#8212;<\/em><\/strong> Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping the HyperX<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> SSD, its first SATA Rev. 3.0 6Gb\/s solid-state drive. The Kingston<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>HyperX SSD features the latest SandForce<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> controller and is designed for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Capture2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26667\" title=\"Capture\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Capture2.jpg?resize=200%2C134\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Kingston HyperX SSD highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>120GB and 240GB capacities*. Ships as a standalone SSD (includes HyperX branded 2.5&#8243; to 3.5&#8243; desktop mounting plate); or as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation (includes Acronis<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> True Image\u2122 HD migration software, desktop mounting plate, external drive bay, multi-head screwdriver, SATA data cable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredible sequential read\/write throughputs of 555 \/ 510MB\/s<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>Max 4KB random read\/write of 95,000 \/ 70,000 IOPS<sup>2<\/sup> (120GB).<\/li>\n<li>Premium Intel 25nm Compute NAND (P\/E 5K).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>SandForce SF-2281 controller featuring SATA Rev 3.0 (6GB\/s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Max 4KB random read\/write of 95,000 \/ 70,000 IOPS<sup>2<\/sup> (120GB).<\/li>\n<li>Premium Intel 25nm Compute NAND (P\/E 5K).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"547\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" width=\"547\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Kingston<\/strong><strong> HyperX SSD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"129\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Part number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"226\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Capacity and features<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"192\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Street Pricing<sup>3<\/sup> Amazon.com, Buy.com, Newegg.com, TigerDirect.com \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>(U.S. only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"129\">SH100S3\/120G<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"226\">120GB Stand-alone SSD<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"192\">$ 269.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"129\">SH100S3B\/120G<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"226\">120GB HyperX Bundle Kit<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"192\">$ 284.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"129\">SH100S3\/240G<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"226\">240GB HyperX Stand-alone SSD<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"192\">$ 519.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"129\">SH100S3B\/240G<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"226\">240GB HyperX Bundle Kit<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"192\">$ 539.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There are a few disclaimers in the above; check Kingston&#8217;site<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Check out the Kingston Hyper-X Youtube video<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/cOt0n4E2_E0\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/youtu.be\/cOt0n4E2_E0', 'http:\/\/youtu.be\/cOt0n4E2_E0']);\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/youtu.be\/cOt0n4E2_E0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"center\"><strong>Kingston<\/strong><strong> Digital Launches USB 3.0 Media Reader<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>USB 3.0 Interface Provides Up to 5.0Gb\/s Data Transfer Speed<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Perfect Device for Quick Downloads from High-Capacity Flash Memory Cards<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Fountain Valley, CA &#8212; August 1, 2011 &#8212; <\/em><\/strong>Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the Kingston<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> USB 3.0 Media Reader. The reader takes advantage of performance benefits offered by USB 3.0 technology, allowing for faster data download times.<\/p>\n<p>The Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader supports multiple card formats including the newer high-capacity SDXC. With its quick and easy plug-and-play design, it delivers up to 5.0Gb\/s data transfer speed for high-resolution images, large data files and more making it ideal for serious enthusiasts who need a fast and reliable data transfer device. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader\u2019s ability to handle multiple card formats combined with its small form factor makes it perfect for use at home, on the road or in the office,\u201d said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. \u201cIt is the essential device for reading higher-speed cards currently offered in the market and a convenient way to move photos, music, data and more between multiple platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader comes with a three-foot USB 3.0 cable. It is backed by a two-year warranty, 24\/7 tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/', 'www.kingston.com']);\" target=\"_blank\">www.kingston.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kingston<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> USB 3.0 Media Reader Features and Specifications:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Portable:<\/strong> convenient small size<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile:<\/strong> works with the following Flash card formats:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CompactFlash<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 CF Type I (UDMA 0-6)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 CF Type II (UDMA 0-6)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Secure Digital<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 SD<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 SDHC<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 SDHC UHS-I<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 SDXC<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 SDXC UHS-I<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>microSD<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 microSD<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 microSDHC<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 microSDXC<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Memory Stick<\/strong><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><strong>\/M2*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 Memory Stick<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 Memory Stick<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PRO<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 Memory Stick<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Duo\u2122<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 Memory Stick<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PRO Duo\u2122<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u2013 Memory Stick<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> M2<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Requirements:<\/strong> system with USB 3.0 port<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backwards Compatible:<\/strong> with USB 2.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 3.66&#8243; x 2.07&#8243; x 0.63&#8243; (93.17mm x 52.68mm x 16.00mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed Rating**:<\/strong> USB 3.0, up to 5.0Gb\/s data transfer speed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating Temperature:<\/strong> 32\u00ba to 140\u00baF \/ 0\u00ba to 60\u00baC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage Temperature:<\/strong> -4\u00ba to 185\u00baF \/ -20\u00ba to 85\u00baC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating System Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 7, Windows Vista<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (SP1, SP2), Windows XP (SP3)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guaranteed:<\/strong> two-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* All brand and product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Kingston is not affiliated with Sony Corporation. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.<\/p>\n<p>** Speed may vary due to host and device configuration.<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Kingston<\/strong><strong> USB 3.0 USB Media Reader<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Part Number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"61%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Capacity and Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>MSRP (U.S.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FCR-HS3<\/td>\n<td width=\"61%\">Multi-Card Reader 3.0<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"16%\">$ 45.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>K I N G ST O N PAR T NUMBERS<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kingston Digital, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kingston Digital, Inc. (\u201cKDI\u201d) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world\u2019s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/', 'www.kingston.com']);\" target=\"_blank\">www.kingston.com<\/a> or call 800-337-8410<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We just published our <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/the-notebook-makeover-kingston-ssdram-upgrade-and-clean-os-install\">notebook &#8220;makeover&#8221; article<\/a><\/strong> which featured upgrading to a 128GB Kingston V<em>Now<\/em> 100 Series SSD and Kingston Notebook RAM.\u00a0 Check it out; it may give you some ideas and suggest money-saving upgrades instead of buying brand new.\u00a0 Photoshop Elements 7 now sets up in about seven seconds compared to nearly 30 seconds on the mechanical notebook hard disk drive!\u00a0 Perhaps we shall also get to check out these higher-performing SSDs.<\/p>\n<p>It pays in every way to keep up with ABT and the best way is to follow us is on our ABT forum. 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