OCZ has launched two new1.8" SSD families designed for the small notebook and ultra-portable computing space. The 1.8" OCZ Vertex 2 offers high performance and a SandForce controller while the 1.8" OCZ Onyx SSD is a mainstream model with Indilinx processor.
OCZ has launched two new1.8" SSD families designed for the small notebook and ultra-portable computing space. The 1.8" OCZ Vertex 2 offers high performance and a SandForce controller while the 1.8" OCZ Onyx SSD is a mainstream model with Indilinx processor.
The OCZ 1.8” Vertex 2 offers the same performance as the 2.5" model, just a smaller form factor. The SSD features a SandForce SF-1200 processor netting performance stats of 4KB random writes up to 50,000 IOPS and features transfer rates up to 285MB/s read and 275MB/s write. The 1.8" Vertex 2 is available in 60GB, 120GB, and 240GB capacities.
OCZ 1.8” Onyx SSDs come in 32GB and 64GB capacities and are designed for the mainstream user. The Onyx SSDs use an Indilinx controller to deliver speeds up to 145MB/s read and 120MB/s write speeds for the 64GB model and 135MB/s read and 70MB/s write for the 32GB model.
Both drives use an alloy housing with SATA 3Gb/s interface.
Pricing and availability have not yet been announced by OCZ.
