Specs wise, the Samsung's MLC-based SSD lineup will sport read and write speeds of 90MB/s and 70MB/s respectively. Moreover, the new 128GB SSD will last approximately 20 times longer than the generally accepted 4-5 year life span of a notebook PC hard drive. Based on SATA 3.0GB/s interface, the 128GB MLC SSD model will consist of 64 MLC NAND flash memory chips of 16 gigabits each, optimized single-chip controller technology and advanced flash-management firmware technology. Enclosed in a brushed metallic casing, it measures 100mm x 69.8mm and is 9.5mm thick (industry-standard). So, it should go well with most modern laptops.

Samsung first introduced their 64GB SSD last year, and has plans to begin producing a 256GB at the end of this year. For what it's worth, Samsung wants you to know that sales of SSD units will increase 800% between now and 2010.

We just hope Samsung takes a cue from OCZ'z Core series of SSDs and slap a relatively cheaper price tag slapped on these.

Source: Akihabara News