Intel and Micron Technology, announced a 32GB NAND memory chip built on a 34-nanometer manufacturing process. That means they are ahead Toshiba and Samsung which use the 43-nanometer technology to fabricate 256GB SSDs.
The 32GB chip sets a new benchmark for SSD market because it opens new possibilities for the high-tech manufacturers. To understand better let's discuss about the storage volumes and usability. With this new technology solid state drives become smaller and cheaper. It is possible to achieve "capacities to beyond 256GB in today's standard, smaller 1.8-inch form factor".
"We see 256 gigabytes easily fitting into a 1.8-inch (hard-disk drive) form factor," said Pete Hazen, director of marketing for Intel's NAND Products Group.
On the other hand, the technology allows to include higher capacity disks in the same volume. That would increase the memory capacities for music players, portable devices or notebooks (for example MacBook Air which uses the 1.8-inch form factor). Consequently we get usability, reliability and enhanced performance. Solid state drives use less energy that resulting a longer battery life and they last longer than the classical spinning drives.
Pete Hazen didn't told the exact price for the new chip, but he stated that the price will be determined by the market.
via Cnet
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