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A-Data SSD S596

$330.00 Released October, 2009

The Pros:Includes TRIM support for consistent performance over time. Includes everything required - a USB cable for external use and a mounting bracket for internal use. 32GB version makes for an inexpensive solid state boot drive.

The Cons:32GB version won't have much free space after a full Windows 7 install. Might require a firmware update before it can be used. Slow write speed compared to other SSDs.

The A-Data SSD S596 is a solid state drive for people who need an extremely fast and durable hard drive. It can be connected via standard 7+15 pin SATA II in your computer's 2.5in hard drive bay, or connected on the fly via a mini-USB port.

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Note that in order to get the major speed benefits, a SATA II connection is required.

Model Variances

The A-Data SSD S596 comes in a variety of sizes, and the speed varies accordingly. The 64GB model handles read and write speeds of up to 240MB/s and 110MB/s. The 128GB model handles read and write speeds of up to 250MB/s and 180MB/s. The 256GB model can read and write at up to 240MB/s and 180MB/s.

Features

7+15 pin SATA II
Optional mini-USB connection
2.5in form factor
128MB DDR2 SDRAM cache buffer
64GB performance
- Read : Up to 230~240MB/s
- Write : Up to 100~110MB/s
128GB performance
- Read : Up to 240~250MB/s
- Write : Up to 170~180MB/s
256GB performance
- Read : Up to 230~240MB/s
- Write : Up to 170~180MB/s

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includes TRIM support for consistent performance over time
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includes everything required - a USB cable for external use and a mounting bracket for internal use
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32GB version makes for an inexpensive solid state boot drive
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The price is competitive to other similar products