Intel's 34nm NAND SSDs launch in two weeks

**JohnZS** · 07-11-2009, 06:07 AM

Intel already have a 1.8" SSD.... the X-18M

**LiberalElephant** · 07-11-2009, 10:08 AM

These new drives must be coming soon. X25-M 160GB drives are going on ebay for $500 new.

**JohnZS** · 07-11-2009, 11:48 AM

Longest Two weeks I have known....

**Deux** · 07-11-2009, 11:59 AM

Crucial is set to announce their 34nm drives on the 20 as far as I know.

I would assume Intel will follow fairly soon after.

**JohnZS** · 07-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Would make sense to announce in August, give a few samples out to reviewers and then release in September... just in time for Windows 7 to launch in October

**aamsel** · 07-12-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by LiberalElephant

These new drives must be coming soon. X25-M 160GB drives are going on ebay for $500 new.

I saw those. Isn't it is a little bit curious that vendors on EBAY would have X25-M's for closeout but Newegg and such would not?

I am assuming that anyone who bought such a drive off EBAY would have a full INTEL warranty based on the serial number and date of manufacture?

**eddieobscurant** · 07-12-2009, 03:15 PM

Our biggest e-shop in Greece has them as expected soon (which usually means about a week time) since Friday. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything about speeds. Their name is postville and only mlc.

link

**aamsel** · 07-12-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by eddieobscurant

Our biggest e-shop in Greece has them as expected soon (which usually means about a week time) since Friday. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything about speeds. Their name is postville and only mlc.

link

If those prices are in EUROS, the 160GB is over $625 USD and the 80GB is $325.
This would be a savings of ZERO from the current pricing if introduced at these prices.

**nafets** · 07-12-2009, 04:31 PM

Why would you expect any savings? The drives are most likely faster, with updated firmware. I'd expect to pay the same, if not more, for new technology. Intel SSDs have a large price premium as it is, so if you're looking for savings you'll have to look elsewhere (OCZ, Gskill, etc)...

**Rhys** · 07-12-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by nafets

Why would you expect any savings? The drives are most likely faster, with updated firmware. I'd expect to pay the same, if not more, for new technology. Intel SSDs have a large price premium as it is, so if you're looking for savings you'll have to look elsewhere (OCZ, Gskill, etc)...

Real intelligent post!

**pingpong1455** · 07-12-2009, 04:45 PM

hhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm so the new intel ssds will be about $300 a piece for 2 80gb ones correct ?

hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm "debates wether spending $600 on 2 small things aka the ssds is worth getting killed by my mother" hhmmmm might look somewhere else

**Rhys** · 07-12-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by nafets

Why would you expect any savings? The drives are most likely faster, with updated firmware. I'd expect to pay the same, if not more, for new technology. Intel SSDs have a large price premium as it is, so if you're looking for savings you'll have to look elsewhere (OCZ, Gskill, etc)...

Has it not crossed your mind that all SSD's are overpriced.
And also did it not cross your mind that the doubling of NAND capacities might lead to lower £/GB.
Ever heard the phrase "They saw you coming" If not then I'v just done my good deed for the day!

**perkam** · 07-12-2009, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rhys

Has it not crossed your mind that all SSD's are overpriced.
And also did it not cross your mind that the doubling of NAND capacities might lead to lower £/GB.
Ever heard the phrase "They saw you coming" If not then I'v just done my good deed for the day!

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**Rhys** · 07-12-2009, 05:54 PM

**pingpong1455** · 07-14-2009, 07:50 PM

price speculations ? better than vertex prices ?

**aamsel** · 07-14-2009, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by pingpong1455

price speculations ? better than vertex prices ?

If the link to the store listing in Greece is accurate (in EUROS) for launch price, then no, the prices would be about the same as the X25-M are now.

**NapalmV5** · 07-14-2009, 09:54 PM

same price?? come on dont get my/everyones hopes high..

**eddieobscurant** · 07-15-2009, 03:44 AM

They are finally listed and in the rest of Europe. Of course with lower prices than Greece.

link

**Gilhooley** · 07-15-2009, 06:49 AM

The G2 is listed here in sweden with a 28% lower price on the 80GB variant. (INTEL SSD/2.5" X25-M 80G SATA MLC 9.5mm blk (SSDSA2MH080G2C1))

**deathman20** · 07-15-2009, 08:02 AM

Seems like they are about to roll out the new version shortly.

**Etihtsarom** · 07-15-2009, 07:47 PM

Ever watched that episode where Cartman paces in front of the video store for the Wii to come out? Come Own.....
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Go God Go.

**The-Fox** · 07-15-2009, 11:10 PM

They are out boys !!! and the prices, is the best part

http://www.computerbase.de/preisvergleich/a444063.html

http://www.uarkcomstore.com/cart/loo...tem_id=5915313

So get your $$$ ready

Now we just need to see some figures of it in a review and hope there will be a ~30% improvement in performance too

**Mr.Nosmo** · 07-16-2009, 03:24 AM

They are NOT out - The first website (in german) says they are not in stock & time of delivery is not known - It just mean Intel released the thing, but there is no availability..... Second link says basicly the same: Not avaliable....

**aamsel** · 07-16-2009, 04:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Nosmo

They are NOT out - The first website (in german) says they are not in stock & time of delivery is not known - It just mean Intel released the thing, but there is no availability..... Second link says basicly the same: Not avaliable....

Correct.
Looks like these websites made some webpages live before the authorized date and time.

**One_Hertz** · 07-16-2009, 04:57 AM

woa nice prices. Gona be cheaper AND faster than Indilinx drives.

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