Intel has the successor to the 320-series solid state drives are formally announced. The new 330-series is intended for the consumer market and is equipped with a SandForce controller. The drives are available in three capacities.
The smallest 330-version is equipped with a capacity of 60GB, followed by a 120GB version and a model with 180GB of storage space. The storage space is provided by the mlc flash memory on 25nm is baked. The memory is controlled by a SandForce SF2281-controller with Intel firmware. The drives have a sata-600 interface, in the well-known 2,5″-package cast and are 9.5 mm high.
The SF2281 controller, the drives with up to 500MB/s for sequential read and 400MB/s or 450MB/s for write control. The drives are a bit slower than the 520 series ssds, despite using the same SF2281 controller and in the drives. In the 330 series is another flash, and probably other firmware used. The warranty is three years less than the five years of the 520 series. The 330 series is, however, fairly inexpensive. The 60GB version is for less than 75 euro are available; the largest cost is less than 190 euros.
