The solid-state storage device utilizing NAND flash technology recently launched by Samsung can be used in conjunction with traditional HDDs to enhance I/O performance on Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, Windows Vista.
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Samsung’s 4 GB NAND flash memory card. Image: DailyTech |
This 4 GB SSD card supports Windows ReadyBoost technology to improve system responsiveness and minimize long loading times and application delays commonly experienced by computer users with traditional hard drives.
Windows ReadyBoost temporarily caches data onto the SSD memory card without requiring user intervention. When a user or an application needs that data, it can be retrieved much faster than when using a traditional hard drive. While an HDD can handle 100-200 requests per second, Samsung’s SSD can process up to 5,000 requests in the same time frame.
The Windows operating system compresses information on the ReadyBoost device, meaning that the 4 GB SSD memory card can effectively cache up to 8 GB of data.
Designed as an enhancement for both laptops and desktops, this new product from the South Korean electronics company is not only compatible with traditional HDDs but also with the latest hybrid hard drives. The manufacturer indicates that this card can be directly integrated onto the motherboard via the ATA interface.
