Testseek.com have collected 83 expert reviews of the Kingston 2.5 inch SSDNOW V+ Series SATA300 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston 2.5 inch SSDNOW V+ Series SATA300.
September 2009
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The editors liked
Far better write improvement over the original V+ Series drives
Windows 7 TRIM support
Available in up to 512GB capacities
TRIM support
Fast boot times
Very fast write speeds
Up to 512GB capacity
Includes lots of accessories
Includes a simple 2.5" USB enclosure
The Toshiba controller is impressive
Fast read speeds compared to standard hard drive
The same blistering sustained reads/writes as the Corsair P256...
Impressive 241 MBps read bandwidth with EVEREST
128MB Cache buffer overcomes stuttering data problem
Very low 0.14 ms random access time
Lightweight compact storage solution
Resistant to extreme shock impact
Up to 256 GB of SSD capacity
3-Year ...
Fast reads and writes
Included upgrade and connectivity kit
Competitive pricing.
System Is Snappier
Fantastic RAID Like Speed
Quiet
Never Gets Hot
Standard SATA Interface
Easy To Hide In The Chassis
Did We Mention Fast Really Fast
Four size capacities
Works with either Desktop or Laptop configurations
The editors didn't like
None that I found
Still expensive
Read speed a little slower than some SSDs
Low sequential and random write speeds.
Expensive
Low capacity compared to standard hard drives
Because it's the same driveexcept the Kingston is more expensive.
Unimpressive 150 MBps write bandwidth with EVEREST
Metal case is heavier and less durable than plastic
Poor IOPS performance
Specifications and product documentation are unavailable
Lacks integrated USB 2.0 MiniB data connection
Expensive enthusia...
Not worldchanging
Randomaccess times lag behind Indilinx and Intel controllers.
Price Still Higher Than Traditional Platter Drives
Abstract: The Kingston drive is the least expensive of the bunch at just $319 online, making it particularly appealing for budget-conscious folks. What's more, the SSDNow is actually pretty quick, at least..
Abstract: We should point out the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series is offered in two configurations—either as a bare drive or in a “desktop upgrade kit” that includes an external USB drive enclosure and software to help transfer data from an existing installation to the SSD.
Abstract: Benchmarking solid state drives is a highly exciting venture as it is always unpredictable and prone to produce heaps of new information. With hard disk drives, dramatic innovations occur but rarely and you often can foretell how the particular model i...
TRIM support, Fast boot times, Very fast write speeds, Up to 512GB capacity, Includes lots of accessories, Includes a simple 2.5" USB enclosure
Still expensive, Read speed a little slower than some SSDs
There is no doubt that solid state drives have come a long way, and can continue to push the limits. Kingston is right up there with the other leading manufacturers by implementing the latest technology as it becomes available. While the Intel drive u...
There's a lot to like about Kingston's relaunch of the SSDNow V+ series, not least superb sequential write and read speeds – the typical headline for SSDs and the benefits they offer.The inclusion of TRIM right out of the box is great too – we've had to w...
The new Kingston SSDNow V+ series featuring Toshiba's controller and flash memory has proven itself to be a worthy alternative as a slightly less expensive solid-state drive that doesn't compromise on performance. With TRIM able to keep the SSD from e...
The blazing fast read and write speeds of the Kingston SSDNow V+ make it a force to be reckoned with. When looking at the price tag of $512 (MSRP), you must keep in mind that this drive is geared solely to the enthusiast. The average person really has...
We all know that upgrade from regular HDD to SSD, in most cases, will result in increased performance levels, but till now that increase came with hefty price tag. Now, with Kingston SSDNow V+ series, where model that we tested has price tag arou...
Yes you should. Kingston have done something pretty amazing. They've produced a SSD with identical components to three other SSDs, and brought it in around £20 cheaper. No corners have been cut though as it gets very close to the 220MB/s mark in read tes...
