23.10.2009 06:20 Uhr, Quelle: Hardmac.com

Seagate Started Production of its First SSDs

As announced earlier, Seagate started production of its SSDs as well as sampling to its customers. As expected, the company does not plan initially to target the consumer electronics market, but rather Pro user and server markets. This is not surprising if you know that most of Intel X25 SSD series are ending up to datacenters were they are particularly appreciated for their lower power consumption and heat release. So, one should not be surprised if the first SSDs made by Seagate will be in 2.5" format. The main question remaining is: will Seagate be able to carry out the transition from platter-based HD to SSDs? As we know today, both drive formats will most likely live together for years, as platter-based HD still offer larger storage capacity when compared to SSD (at least on GB/USD and GB/unit), but will Seagate be able to secure enough memory chips to join the battle for the SSD market? Unlike Intel, Seagate does not have any in-house memory chips production line, and getting one would cost to

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