A little while ago we took a look at Kingston’s SSDNow V-Series 128GB solid state drive that was targeted at entry-level and mainstream users. Kingston had put out a V+ series drive which had better speeds and was targets at high-level users and corporate environments. Recently Kingston has developed a second-generation of the V+, which supports Windows 7 TRIM support, is available up to 512GB and provides faster performance over the previous version of the drive. Today we will be taking a look at the 128GB version of the drive.
Special thanks to Kingston for providing us with the SSDNow V+ 128GB Solid State Drive to review.
Features & Specifications
Sequential Speed:
– 230MB/s read
– 180MB/s write
Innovative: 2.5” form factor; uses MLC NAND Flash memory components
Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts
Shock Resistant: no moving mechanical parts mean the SSD handles rougher conditions
Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support
Interface: SATA 1.5GB/s and 3.0GB/s
Capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage temperatures: -40°C to 85°C
Operating temperatures: 0°C to 70°C
Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
Weight: 84 grams
Vibration operating: 2.17G
Vibration non-operating: 20G
Operation Shock: 1500G
Power Specs: 2.6W active; 0.15W idle
Life expectancy: 1,000,000 hours HTBF
Packaging
The V+ Series drive comes in similar packaging as the other V-Series drive. On the back there is a list of specifications.
Opening the box up the hard drive itself is protected in a clamshell package and is inside an anti-static bag. Opening everything up you have the 128GB V+ Series drive and a getting started guide.
I read here about a second generation of V+ series. How can it be distinguished from the first V+ generation? I am not able to find anything about this second generation on Kingston's website. Is it about firmware? What firmware version does the tested unit have? This generation thing is rather confusing considering no difference in product name. The review here doesn't bother to tell something useful about this issue.
According to the PR, the difference should be TRIM support and better performance. Of course, the package also has changed. http://www.kingston.com/anz/press/2010/product/…
Any idea, if could be this SSD compatible with Mac Mini (Intel based, model late 2009, MAC OS X operating system)?
REALY, I think the temps are too high. my PC runs at 23 C now a great cooler and fan with the case nto fit the 3 1/2 in slot, mightn br ideal. I ove fans and watercoolers, get out of the 1980ies and provide us customers with a more practical solid state HARD DRIVE with a cool 5 year replacement warrenty, heat kills all PCs and laptops.price is no problem if all is made correctly.(it's not impossible ) OK 🙂 an old builder of quality 🙂
REALY, I think the temps are too high. my PC runs at 23 C now a great cooler and fan with the case nto fit the 3 1/2 in slot, mightn br ideal. I ove fans and watercoolers, get out of the 1980ies and provide us customers with a more practical solid state HARD DRIVE with a cool 5 year replacement warrenty, heat kills all PCs and laptops.price is no problem if all is made correctly.(it's not impossible ) OK 🙂 an old builder of quality 🙂
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