SuperTalent has announced a new family of Solid State Drives, consisting of two series. One based on the faster, but also more expensive kind of flash memory, SLC (Single-Layer Cell); MasterDrive DX, and one based on the more affordable MLC (Multi-layer Cell) flash chips; MasterDrive MX. Both series sport a read speed of 120MB/s, while the DX line excels with a write speed of 70MB/s, which is far from record-breaking, but more than acceptable, while the MX series sports a mere 40MB/s read speed.
The family is called MasterDrive and is intended to be drop-in replacements for your ordinary 2.5″ laptop harddrive. They use the SATA 3Gbps interface and are slightly smaller than your average 2.5″ harddrive. The advantages are the same as with all solid state drives; faster, more durable, lighter and more power efficient.
Like most solid state drives, the MasterDrive models don’t come cheap. The cheapest model of the lineup is the 30GB MX model at $299, while the 60GB DX model will run you $1,299. The MX models are covered by a 1 year warranty, while the DX model comes with a three year warranty. The drives are available immediately at both NewEgg and eWiz.
MasterDrive MX | Description | MSRP |
| FTM20GK25H | 120GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec | $699 |
| FTM60GK25H | 60GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec | $449 |
| FTM30GK25H | 30GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec | $299 |
MasterDrive DX | Description | MSRP |
| FTD60GK25H | 60GB SLC 120/70 MB/sec | $1299 |
| FTD30GK25H | 30GB SLC 120/70 MB/sec | $699 |
“These new SSDs are a rugged, lightning fast, low power storage alternative for mobile professionals and enthusiasts. With such overwhelming benefits, MasterDrive SSDs are sure to revolutionize mobile storage”, commented Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James.
