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KingMax SSD is Thinking of You

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Miyerkules, Enero 21, 2015 | 3:48 PM


After Q2 2014, many big-named PC manufacturers have claimed that the PC market has finally crawled out of its slump with sales showing noticeable recovery. However, actual observation tells a different tale: most consumers who still find their PCs “usable within reason” would not jump the gun by replacing their out-dated computer. Instead, they keep using their old systems for the sake of saving money. It is really a poor decision, because the rationale behind tolerating terrible PC performance may be equivalent to inflicting self-punishment!

Here’s a scenario that may be all too familiar: After starting up your PC, you leave your desk to make yourself a nice cup of tea/coffee and if you are lucky, your PC would have completed the startup sequence by the time you plop back into your chair. You need to be honest with yourself and ask yourself this question: “Is it really worth it to waste time on waiting for your painfully slow system to save some petty money?” The truth is, you can still upgrade your PC even if you don’t have the budget to do an entire whole overhaul; you can simply begin with upgrading specific components.

There’s no other hardware replacement that will deliver more noticeable change in PC performance than solid state drive (SSD) replacement. For users who have massive number of files for pictures, music, videos, documents, SSD is a godsend in terms of management efficiency! If you are a gamer, your dated computer may take as long as 2 minutes just to load the files for a major game. By upgrading your system with SSD, the whole process may end in just 30 seconds! The dramatic improvement in performance by switching to SSD would surprise users who have never tried SSD before and they will never go back to the crawl speed of their old computers.

Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme-for True Storage Speed Super High Speed Professional SSD

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Lunes, Marso 3, 2014 | 5:24 PM


Plextor, a leading developer of high performance storage, this week Plextor look at the technology behind M5 Xtreme and put it to the test against competitors to show that the performance goes beyond the speed shown in the specs. If its speed one wants in an SSD, The Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme (call the M5 Pro) is the ideal choice. This High performance SSD has become faster and faster with each iteration since it first appeared.
 
Fast Flash
The Speed of an SSD is affected by the efficiency of the built in NAND Flash. The M5 features on Toggle –mode NANA made by Toshiba. This double data rate Toggle Mode NAND is faster than conventional asynchronous NAND, but still offers lower power consumption than competing synchronous DDR NAND designs. Selecting the best components, like Toshiba’s fast flash is one of the secret to the M5 Pro’s performance.
 
Powerful Controller and Optimized Firmware
Plextor use the 88SS9187 controller from the Marvell Technology Group - to draw out the full potential of the Toggle-mode NAND. This chip, combined with Plextor's in-house developed, highly -tuned tuned firmware, produces an SSD that is not only fast but that also maintains its high efficiency for a long time to give you what we termed "True Speed." It also includes a data protection function, which we call “True Protect”.
Spec calculation methods vary widely depending on the manufacturer. In some cases, the manufacturer only uses the values for the maximum instantaneous speed. To find out an SSD’s true efficiency, however, average values must be taken after all aspects of the drive have been tested.
 
Don't choose an SSD based on specs alone!
Specs are a handy reference when choosing an SSD. However every manufacturer has its own way of measuring and declaring them. All SSDs these days are high-speed. It's not surprising that consumers find it hard to choose between them. However there is danger in blindly trusting in spec values.

Main specs of the M5 Pro Extreme series


Model number PX-128M5P PX-256M5P PX-512M5P
Capacity 128GB 256GB 512GB
Cache capacity 256MB DDR3 512MB DDR3 768MB DDR3
Drive size 2.5 inches
Interface Serial ATA 6Gbps
Controller chip 88SS9187 (Marvell Technology Group)
Sequential speed Read 540MB/sec 540MB/sec 540MB/sec
Write 330MB/sec 460MB/sec 470MB/sec
Random 4K speed Read 92,000 IOPS 100,000 IOPS 100,000 IOPS
Write 82,000 IOPS 86,000 IOPS 88,000 IOPS
Warranty 5 years

The Graph on the below shows the results we obtained when we used HD Tune Pro 5.50, storage utility software from EFD Software, to test the speed of the drive when used to save all kinds of Data. The M5 Pro's results are on the furthest left. The other two results belong to comparatively newer rival products.
 
There are 3 models in the Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme lineup.
The most popular is the 256GB model, which can also be used as a main drive.



The M5 Pro isn’t just fast, its speed remains stable at an average of 300MB per second (MB/s). It fills all the capacity with data written at a high speed. Product, A is a typical example of a maximum speed-oriented model. Its read speed started out at almost 400MB/s but then dropped rapidly to 260MB/s, where it stayed. Product B,  was unstable. While its maximum speed was over 370MB/s, its lowest speed was under 190MB/s. This averages out to an unstable 250MB/s.

In all areas, products A and B may appear fast. When you actually use them, however, you may discover that they are not as fast as the specs may lead you to believe. The M5 Pro is your best choice if you want true high-speed storage that delivers satisfaction

KINGMAX 2.5” SATA III SSD Introduction


A solid-state drive (SSD) is a data storage device using integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently. SSD technology uses electronic interfaces compatible with traditional block input/output (I/O) hard disk drives, thus permitting simple replacement in common applications.

Also, new I/O interfaces like SATA Express are created to keep up with speed advancements in SSD technology. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, which retains data without power. For applications requiring fast access, but not necessarily data persistence after power loss, SSDs may be constructed from random-access memory (RAM). Such devices may employ separate power sources, such as batteries, to maintain data after power loss.

For different users, there are different needs. For example, an user who used hard disk drives(HDD) all the time, so he does not know why should he update his HDD with more cost. In this case, an entry type SSD is a good choice! And for game players’ need, the professional type SSD do excellent performance with higher speed. And KINGMAX promise the file maintenance. KINGMAX knows that any file corrupted may eat game players’ heart out.

World's best-known memory brand, KINGMAX, provides different series of SSD to meet users’ need. While you know what level of SSDs you need, you can just take the SSD away. And it will satisfy you!
 

Entry Type - SSD SME Xvalue

․Capacity: 60GB/120GB/240GB
․Interface: SATA III 6GB/s
․Size: 100.0mmx69.85mmx7.0mm
․Weight: 71g
․Sequential read and write:
60GB Read: up to 450MB/s Write: up to 75MB/s
120GB Read: up to 540MB/s Write: up to 150MB/s
240GB Read: up to 540MB/s Write: up to 300MB/s
 

Advanced Type - SSD SMP32/SMP35 Client

․Capacity: 60GB/120GB/240GB/ 480GB
․Interface: SATA III 6GB/s
․Size: 100.5mmx69.85mmx7.0mm
․Weight: 73g
․Sequential read and write:
Read: up to 550MB/s Write: up to 500MB/s (60GB)
Read: up to 550MB/s Write: up to 520MB/s (120/240/480GB)
․Random Write Speed:
Up to 75,000 IOPS (60/120/240GB)
Up to 75,000 IOPS (480GB)
 

Professional Type - SSD SMU32/SMU35 Client pro

․Capacity: 60GB/120GB/240/480GB
․Interface: SATA III 6GB/s
․Size: 100.0mmx69.85mmx7.0mm
․Weight: 73g
․Sequential read and write:
Read: up to 550MB/s Write: up to 520MB/s (60/120/240/480GB)
․Random Write Speed:
Up to 85,000 IOPS (60/120/240GB)
Up to 50,000 IOPS (480GB)
 
**For more information:
http://www.kingmax.com/en-global/product/product/index/solid_state_drive/SATAIII_SSD

2013 The Year That Plextor Took The World By Storm


Last year ended just like the previous year, with major awards for Plextor’s SSD products. This time the Plextor M5 Pro took the prestigious Hardware.Info UK Award 2013 for best SSD. Plextor beat off Samsung in this hard to win award which is based on reader votes. Winning not only shows the excellent reputation of the M5 Pro, but also the growth in Plextor brand awareness.

Throughout the world our SSDs are continuing to gain awards as reviewers praise their stability, performance, and value for money. Let’s have a look at some of the feedback from recent reviews for the high-performance M5 Pro Xtreme, compact M5M mSATA, and entry-level M5S SSDs.
 
A True Powerhouse – M5 Pro Xtreme
The M5 Pro Xtreme continues its incredible run of awards, collecting no less than 13 in the last three months of the year, bringing the grand total for the SSD (that we’ve noticed) to 86. From Israel to Portugal, the UK to Poland, the M5 Pro’s constantly updated firmware kept it winning awards as 2013 finished. Among the review comments was “Outstanding price/performance combination” – Test Praktiker Germany, “Results of the different benchmarks show that the Plextor claimed specifications are true, SSD IOPS is also incredibly high” – Hardware-Test Denmark, “Excellent all round performance” – Skratchwiz PC UK.


Small and Powerful – M5M
Moving onto the SSD that takes the features and benefits of Plextor’s desktop SSDs and crams them into an ultra-compact form factor - the M5M. In the last quarter the M5M has seen awards in Hardware-Mag Germany, Twaekers BeNeLux, been given an Extreme Performance award by Overclockear Spain, and won HW Legend’s, Italy’s Gold award. HW legend put the M5M through some tough testing and found “High performance in every area” combined with “Good operational stability” they were also impressed with the “Great official support by the manufacturer”. Overclockear Spain went as far as saying that there was nothing that could be improved on.

In Europe, Scandinavia, and Asia the M5S added to its list of awards. This good value-for-money SSD retains Plextor’s high build quality and offers superb read performance. FranzPC Poland selected the M5S over the OCZ and Samsung for reliability. Norwegian site IT Pro described it as “A product we would warmly recommend.”
 
Conclusion
We’ve only talked in detail about a few awards from the last few months of 2013, but as you can see from the map above over the past year Plextor has landed awards from all around the world. With so many awards in 2013 Plextor is going from strength to strength.

To review all the awards Plextor swept in 2013 please visit http://www.goplextor.com/asia/index.php/awards

Apacer, The Only Industrial SSD Manufacturer Winning the 22nd Taiwan Excellence Award

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Lunes, Enero 20, 2014 | 10:33 PM



Apacer won the 22nd Taiwan Excellence Awards once again, which is the only one industrial SSD manufacturer! A total of 186 brand manufacturers and 1281 products entered the 22nd Taiwan Excellence Awards – “2014 Taiwan Excellence Awards”, both hitting records high, among which three of Apacer’s industrial SSDs were granted the 22nd Taiwan Excellence Awards, which affirmed Apacer’sexcellent strength in R&D design and forward thinking.

Apacer not only is devoted to R&D for innovative products, but provides value-added and customized professional services, exploring solutions to solve customers’ problems. The industrial SSDs awarded showcased Apacer’s reliable professional capabilities and consistent innovation in industrial fields. The awarded products include Apacer SSDWidget – the world’s first-ever monitoring SSD software with cloud technology, SFD 25A-M - the industry-leading 5mm ultra-slim SSD, and CSD (Combo SATA Drive) - the dual drives SSD with groundbreaking and innovative design.
 
Apacer SSDWidget, the world’s first-ever cloud-based remote monitoring SSD software
Apacer SSDWidget is a mobile software with SSD real-time monitoring and diagnosis function. The administrator could operate in the computer software (Client Version) installed in a desktop computer to acquire key data In the mobile-cloud era, the software’s range of application has been extended by creatively developing an exclusive APP (Mobile Version) for smartphones and tablet PCs. After downloading and installing, the administrator will receive real-time information of SSD conditions deployed in systems of all areas without limits of time and region.

 
SFD 25A-M, industry-leading 5mm ultra-slim SSD
The emphasis on mobility of tablet/smart phone/ultra thin PC has made storage devices thinner and lighter. Therefore, Apacer launches the industry-leading ultra-slim 5mm SFD (SATA Flash Drive) 25A-M SSD with the latest SATA 3 (6Gb/s) transmission interface and standard 7+15 pin male connector. It features 50% thinner , while boasts 256GB huge capacity and excellent sequential read/write speed up to 480/350 MB/sec and high efficiency of IOPs 80K, satisfying the need for compactness and offering the best solution for portable applications.
 
CSD, a unique dual drives SSD with extremely high security for data storage
CSD is a special design with dual SATA SSD inside the standard 2.5-inch SSD space, adopting SAS connector, which enables users to freely choose the capacity size of the disk and NAND Flash type (SLC or MLC). CSD, whose sequential read speed is up to over 1,000MB/s, could be set by users into high-speed (RAID 0) or back-up (RAID 1) mode to apply to various demands. Under RAID 1 mode, data will be synchronously saved in both SSDs. It is qualified to serve as a storage solution with high data security and optimal access efficiency.

Plextor Announces M6 Series of Solid-State Storage Solutions


Plextor, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media and storage equipment, today announced its M6 series lineup of solid-state drive solutions. The multi-form factor lineup features Plextor’s next-generation 2.5” M6S, , and M6M mSATA SSDs, along with the introduction of two PCIe drives -- the ultra-fast M6e M.2 PCI express and New HHHL PCIe card.

“We are excited to announce the new M6 series, Plextor’s new generation of consumer solid-state storage products. With the addition of the M6e M.2 PCIe and SATA drives to the M6 family, Plextor now offers one of the broadest and highest-performing portfolios in the consumer space,” said Darlo Perez, Director of Plextor Americas.

“Plextor’s latest lineup highlights our commitment to providing top-shelf quality and performance in the solid-state drive market.”

In addition to the new M.2 form factor, The M6 also features the latest generation of advanced 19nm Toggle NAND flash from Toshiba with “Adaptive Write” Plextor’s next-generation proprietary firmware technology designed to maintain SSD performance under heavy workloads and throughout the life warranty of the drive. This allows for increased storage density and capacities up to 512GB.



M6e M.2 PCIe and HHHL PCIe Card: This solution is optimized for serious users to demand the fastest speeds seen on the market today. The M6e sports the latest generation Marvell® 88SS9183 flash controller with multiple cores for efficient performance during intense usage. The M6e’s PCI express interface delivers maximum sequential read/write speeds of 770/625 MB per second and random read/write speeds of 105,000 and 100,000 IOPS. The M6e is automatically recognized as an AHCI device, requiring no additional drivers. When used as an ultra-fast boot disk on a system with UEFI, startup times are cut in half. The M6e comes in capacities up to 512GB.

M6S: A high-performance hard drive upgrade, the M6S 2.5-inch SATA SSD is the perfect replacement for a traditional hard drive. It features faster boot times, shorter application load times, and overall improved system performance. The M6S is available with up to 512GB of storage, and features sequential read/write speeds of up to 520MB and 440MB per second and random read/write speeds up to 94,000 and 80,000 IOPS, respectively.

M6M: The ultimate ultra-book upgrade, the M6M mSATA drive is the ideal solution for users wishing to upgrade any device that requires a solid state drive with a small footprint. The M6M features capacities up to 512GB, with sequential read/write speeds of520MB and 440MB per second, and random read/write speeds of 94,000 and 80,000 IOPS, respectively.

The entire M6e series is backed by a five-year warranty and the reassurance of Plextor’s long reputation for quality, testing, and rock-solid reliability. All Plextor products feature custom in-house design, development, and manufacturing by the company’s engineers.


The M6 series is expected to be available for purchase in the spring of 2014.

For more information about Plextor products, go to: www.goplextor.com

Sandisk Extreme 240 GB SSD Reviews

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Linggo, Nobyembre 4, 2012 | 5:45 AM



Tekkie Tekkie Muna (SSD na talaga tayo, obsolete na talaga ang HDD), there's this tempting piece of SSD that caught my attention, priced so reasonably. Maybe I should consider trying it out and do a review once I bought it. But please do advise me if I would really be making the right choice.

Anyone here using or have used the Sandisk Extreme 240 GB SSD <click here for link> ?


Does Formatting a SSD Shorten its Lifespan?

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Linggo, Oktubre 21, 2012 | 5:20 PM



Tekkie Tekkie Muna (Stop whatever it is you’re doing right now, lalo na kung nag-rereformat ka ng iyong PC na SSD and drive), did you know that there are concerns that reformatting may reduce the lifespan an SSD?


I dont think reformating will hurt the performance and it does not shorten the SSD's lifespan unless you are doing FULL format which is Bad for your SSD's lifespan.

All About SSDs

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Linggo, Oktubre 14, 2012 | 4:25 PM


Tekkie Tekkie Muna (Slow down at bumaba muna sa kabayong mabilis), did you now that SSDs are now slowly replacing HDDs, probably because there's a significant loading time speed performance improvement.

If you're still on HDDs then its either your current PC speed is still tolerable for you, or you didn't know there was an SSD, .....or you just don't care mainly because you're just using your PC as a word processor.


Is RAID Using SSDs Useless?

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Miyerkules, Setyembre 5, 2012 | 12:49 AM


So if I made a RAID 0 array using SSDs, would I have a super fast hard drive? Below are some statements that  we find interesting to read and ponder on if it is worth the effort to do Raid using SSDs.

No More Worries About Sandforce-Powered SSDs

Written By Wazzup Pilipinas on Linggo, Setyembre 2, 2012 | 5:48 AM


Nowadays you need not be scared of Sandforce powered SSD especially tier1 Sandforce controlled SSD’s like Sandisk Extreme, Corsair Force GT, Force GS, Vertex 3 Max IOPS, Patriot Wildfire, Intel 520. You just have to have the latest firmware installed. Now if you are on a really tight budget go for Intel 330 or take your chance with an OCZ Agility 3. Just make sure you buy from a reputable store.


 
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