Samsung Showcases SSD

SEOUL, South Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced the launch of its SSD microsite, which is designed to help visitors stay up-to-date on SSD technology. (www.samsungssd.com). The site is an educational resource that offers tools for comparing SSD technology against traditional hard drive solutions as well as highlighting the latest SSD news articles, white papers, where to buy, and upcoming events.

The SSD microsite presents a new and engaging way to help users learn about the benefits and advantages of SSD technology in corporate and high-end consumer notebooks,” said Jim Elliott, director of flash marketing, Samsung Semiconductor Inc. “The site features a video that compares many of the key performance metrics between a laptop with SSD versus a laptop with a traditional hard drive.”

Incorporating NAND flash technology, Samsung’s SSDs provide enhanced storage drive performance levels including faster boot and application start-up times, easily surpassing rotating hard disk drives. Free from moving parts, SSDs are noiseless, produce minimum heat and are less susceptible to shock and vibrations that can be challenging to traditional drives. SSDs also improve battery life up to 20 percent in notebook PCs.

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