Introduction, Packaging and Specifications
Today we take a look at the new Plextor SSD line. These drives use a lower-cost Marvell controller in an attempt to bring the price down. Will the performance be good enough to compete with the big boys? Read our full performance review for the scoop.
Introduction:
Behold the Plextor SSD!
A few weeks back, Western Digital released their first SSD. We suspected they would not be the only storage company to move into the realm of flash-based storage solutions, but the very next announcement came from an optical media company – Plextor!
*Edit*I misclassified the controller in a few places throughout the article. This has been corrected. More to follow as I research further.
*Edit*I misclassified the controller in a few places throughout the article. This has been corrected. More to follow as I research further.
Behold the Plextor SSD!
Packaging:
Packaging includes a copy of Acronis True Image to facilitate migrating your OS to the new drive.
Specifications:
Packaging includes a copy of Acronis True Image to facilitate migrating your OS to the new drive.
Specifications:
The specs aren’t particularly outstanding, but keep in mind this is a first generation controller. Let’s get to the benches and see what’s what!
