SanDisk has introduced 512GB X100 series SATA III SSDs for OEMs and Extreme series devices for retail sale.
SanDisk adopts MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash for X100 SATA III SSDs which feature multi-streaming functions and tiered-caching technology. X100 series is specifically designed for ultrabooks, SanDisk indicated.
SanDisk has launched 120GB and 240GB models and will launch a 480GB Extreme model later in 2012.
Kingston Technology recently launched 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB SSDNow V+200 SATA III SSDs as well as 120GB, 240GB and 480GB KC100 series models, while Transcend Information has launched 64GB, 128GB and 256GB SSD720 SATA III SSDs.