Intel will use Solid State Drives (SSD) with its next generation of Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPC). The integrated modules will sport a capacity of 2GB and 4GB, but it will be possible to connect up to four chip for a total capacity of 16GB. The SSD announced by Intel is called Z-P140 PATA and will be integrated onto the motherboards of the new Menlow UMPC platform. The SSDs will be an option for the OEMs, which means that there will be a broad diversity of models, with and without SSD storage. The Menlow platform will use the Silverthorne processor together with the Poulsbo chipset.
“The Intel® Z-P140 PATA Solid-State Drive is smaller than a penny and weighs less than a drop of water. These ultra-small devices are fast, low-powered and rugged, with the right size, capacity and performance for mobile internet devices, digital entertainment and embedded products.”
The first products based on the Menlow platform are slated for the latter half of 2008.
