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Kingston Technology SSDNow V 2.5" 40 GB Serial ATA

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  • - 40 GB 2.5" Serial ATA
  • - Read speed: 170 MB/s
  • - Write speed: 40 MB/s
  • - S.M.A.R.T. support
Warranty: 3 years
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Dramatically increase the performance of existing systems. Kingston Technology's SSDNow V Series solid state drives (SSD) help consumers and organisations of all sizes to enhance the performance of their computers with a Serial ATA (SATA) interface. By improving a computer's performance and durability, SSDNow V Series drives help increase productivity, and extend the life of existing computers.

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Kingston Technology SSDNow V, 40 GB, 2.5", 170 MB/s

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Kingston Technology SSDNow V. SSD capacity: 40 GB, SSD form factor: 2.5", Read speed: 170 MB/s, Write speed: 40 MB/s

Features
SSD form factor *
2.5"
SSD capacity *
40 GB
Interface *
Serial ATA
Read speed
170 MB/s
Write speed
40 MB/s
S.M.A.R.T. support
Yes
Features
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
1000000 h
Power
Power consumption (read)
0.15 W
Power consumption (write)
0.15 W
Power consumption (sleep)
0.06 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 85 °C
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2011-10-26 10:45:19
Uk has collected 126 expert reviews for Kingston Technology SSDNow V 2.5" 40 GB Serial ATA and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
80%
Source Review comments Score
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:05
You're on a budget. You want to know if it'd be better to stripe a couple of smaller SSDs or simply buy one larger performance-oriented drive. Today we're comparing one, two, and four 30 GB Kingston SSDNow V drives to Zalman’s new 128 GB N-series SSD...
0%
kitguru.net
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:05
Today’s market is saturated with SSD drives and it is difficult to know which drive to buy. No one wants to pay over the odds for something they don’t need, yet we all want to make sure the performance is up to stratch. This is how Kingston are mark...
Bottom line High levels of performance, combined with a very tempting price point make this drive a winner...
90%
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:06
It should be noted that the 30GB model is really aimed at being a boot/OS drive and those who want to install applications without a dedicated storage drive will want to purchase the higher capacity models in the series (64GB for £99) or combine two of these in RAID 0, doubling...
80%
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:08
3 versions for 3 usages The Kingston SSDnow V series 64GB comes in 3 versions: either on its own, with a 3.5-inch bay to install it in a PC, or as an improvement kit for laptop (with cable and cloning software). You can easily use it as a system disk...
Good Pluses, Worth a look to boost your aging laptop at limited cost, Good read performance...
Bad Minuses, Mediocre write speeds, particularly for small files, TRIM support essential to conserve decent levels of performance...
40%
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:08
Many things would make our computing lives simpler. A Euromillions lottery win, for instance, wouldn't exactly hurt. Even a little one that we had to share with a syndicate of bakers from Turin and a nice old lady from County Tipperary. At the very lea...
Good Huge read performance in RAID, Very cheap for an SSD, TRIM support...
Bad Shonky random performance...
Bottom line The RAID option is interesting, but a larger single drive makes more sense...
80%
zdnet.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:08
High prices for solid-state disks (SSDs) have historically restricted the business market to enterprises requiring performance for large databases or financial services, where microseconds really matter...
0%
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:14
New SSDs from Crucial, Kingston, and Western Digital haven’t made buying decisions any easier. In fact, buying the right drive just got more complex. One thing is clear, though: never, ever buy an SSD product without looking at...
0%
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:19
Product Code: SNV125-S2BN/128GB The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128GB we tested has a 2.5-inch form factor similar to laptop hard disks and uses the SATA-2 interface. An SSD (Solid State Drive) holds the prospect of improving performance even further f...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128 GB drive is a reasonable trade-off between the factors of price, data capacity and speed/performance. It might have performed better, but the drive's onboard controller holds it back. While considering this SSD, take i...
70%
gadgetspeak.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:19
Earlier this year I saw a demonstration of Solid State Storage demonstrated at an event currently I understand it is available in 64 and 128GB. I was sent a 64GB unit to review by Kingston, their price seems quite reasonable...
92%
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:27
We've been reviewing quite a few high-end SSDs recently, with suitably high-end price tags to match. The notable exception here has been Kingston with its SSDNow V Series , coming in at around £100 for 64GB's worth. Now we have the even cheaper SSDNow V S...
Bottom line Kingston's SSDNow V Series 40GB Desktop Upgrade Kit is a bit like a Mini with a sports car's engine under its bonnet. It performs like a champion in some areas and terribly in others, but its low capacity is matched by a relatively cheap price making it a...
70%
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:29
We've been having such problems with solid state drives, haven't we? First it was fresh, fast and exciting, then Intel's initially exciting drives started nose-diving in speed. Price was a problem, but the performance issues were more of a concern. Kin...
Good Less than £100, Speedy, No stutter...
Bad Low capacity...
90%
v3.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:31
Solid State Disks, or SSDs, are designed to replace hard disks in computers. Unlike hard disks, which have moving parts, they use the same type of memory found in USB memory keys.At just £75 Kingston’s 40GB SSD kit is the cheapest we have seen...
Good Faster than a hard disk; software included...
Bad Expensive per gigabyte; other SSDs are faster...
Bottom line Gives a real speed boost, and includes all the parts and software you will need Good points Faster than a hard disk; software included Bad points Expensive per gigabyte; other SSDs are faster...
80%
computeractive.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:31
Solid State Disks, or SSDs, are designed to replace hard disks in computers. Unlike hard disks, which have moving parts, they use the same type of memory found in USB memory keys.At just £75 Kingston’s 40GB SSD kit is the cheapest we have seen.The kit...
Good Faster than a hard disk; software included...
Bad Expensive per gigabyte; other SSDs are faster...
Bottom line Gives a real speed boost, and includes all the parts and software you will need...
80%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:32
We are deeply impressed by solid-state drive technology and would love to recommend that you ditch your hard drive immediately. However, there are a few obstacles. You can buy a 2TB hard drive for £135 but have to fork out £195 for an 80GB Intel SSD, u...
Bottom line Kingston has delivered a disguised Intel X25-M that will transform your PC for a trivial amount of cash. ® More SSD Reviews... Intel X-25M Crucial CT256M225 Patriot Torqx OCZ Vertex...
90%
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:42
SSDs are coming thick and fast nowadays with performance and price varying wildly. So more than ever it makes sense to find the right balance for your needs. As such we're today looking at one of the cheapest 64GB 2.5in SSDs we've found, the Kingston SSDN...
80%
businesscomputingworld.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:44
Kingston is no stranger when it comes to storage products, so it was only a matter of time before the company jumped on the SSD (Solid State Drive) bandwagon. The company’s SSDNow V Series Kit is an upgrade bundle specifically targeting mass-market c...
0%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:51
Kingston Technology offers three distinct families of SSD, with the SSD Now E series for servers and the SSD Now M series aimed at mainstream performance PCs. These models are exactly the same as the Intel X25-E and X25-M drives, no doubt thanks to the...
Bottom line Kingston has struck a clever balance between price and performance with the SSDNow V Series and we guarantee that it will transform your laptop. ® More Netbook Reviews... Patriot Torqx Intel X25-M Samsung PB22-J OCZ Vertex...
75%
overclockersclub.com
Updated:
2011-11-04 22:22:13
The benefits of owning an SSD are often tempered by the cost of ownership and the low drive capacity, not to mention the initial bad press that they received from both the press and the user base. Stuttering and low drive performance once the drives h...
Good Bundle, Performance, Price, Trim Support, Low Access times, Larger Capacity, Silent, 3Year Warranty, Low Power consumption...
Bad None...
Bottom line The end result of the testing is that the SNV425-S2BD-128GB drive delivered some pretty impressive numbers when it came to the read scores. The write scoring was up and down - depending on the test - but putting that in perspective, it is worlds ahead...
0%
hardwarecanucks.com
Updated:
2011-11-04 22:22:15
V-Series 40GB units at a bargain price for people who are looking to add some performance to their systems. [...]...
Good real world performance, Excellent small (4k) write performance, Best in class accessories (desktop upgrade kit only), Uses the Intel X25M generation 2 controller...
Bad Size, Only 32mb of slow onboard cache, Controller is only working in 5 channel mode, Abysmally low sequential file write speed, Lacking Trim support (right now)...
Bottom line Reviewing a drive such as the Kingston SSDNow V-Series is a bit of a tough proposition because of the conflicts we all have within us when it comes to budget-oriented products. The enthusiast in our hearts cries out again and again for blistering, eyeb...
0%
overclockersclub.com
Updated:
2011-11-04 22:22:17
Solid State Drives (SSD) have been very popular with enthusiasts since their introduction into the market. They offer amazing load times over standard hard drives, consume less power, have a lower failure rate, and generate less heat. All of these hav...
Good Easy upgrade path, Great performance over HDD, Price, Three year warranty, 24/7 Tech support...
Bad Manual comes as PDF on disk...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series SSD does exactly what it set out to do. It offers great performance, an easy upgrade path, and comes in at a great price. While the upgrade might not be as easy as adding a new stick of memory to your system, most users wi...
0%
tweaktown.com
Updated:
2014-02-26 01:12:43
Kingston already has two of the very best solid state drive series on the market from their partnership with Intel. The E and M Series have proven themselves time and time again as the best all around solid state drives on the market. So far it does...
Bottom line We have taken a look at the V Series performance compared to many of today’s latest and greatest drives and found that it runs about half of the speed of the best on the market. There is one area that none of these over achievers can begin to compar...
91%
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2014-02-26 01:12:43
If there is one area of the PC component market which is rapidly changing it is SATA storage devices. Since the introduction of SSD’s at an affordable level less than a year ago...
0%
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2014-08-10 03:17:16
The SSD market continues evolving. We got our hands on six drives we hadn't yet tested, including Samsung’s 470-series, and ran them through our benchmark suite. All told, this roundup includes a total of 24 SSDs to compare. Which drive is right for yo...
0%
hardwarebistro.com
Updated:
2016-12-28 17:49:41
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's independent memory leader. Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, server...
Good Great read performance, Desktop mounting kit, 64MB onboard cache, TRIM supported, Ideal for OS partition, Lower temperature & no noise at all, 3 years warranty...
Bad More expensive than SATA drive...
90%
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2016-12-28 17:49:41
Kingston, the world's largest independent memory-module manufacturer, has a different line line of thought as far as solid-state drives (SSDs) are concerned.Viewing SSDs for acceleration and upgrade rather than pure storage, the company has a steadil...
Bottom line Kingston's decision to release a relatively cheap but decent-performing SSD, to perform as a boot drive, means it's needed to adopt some different underlying technology than used on any previous SSDNow model.Grouping SSD speed and value in a single s...
77%
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2016-12-28 17:49:41
Every passing month sees solid-state drives (SSD) become slightly more affordable as the technology begins to mature and competition continues to increase.At the start of September 2009 one should expect to pay around £100 for an entry-level 64GB dr...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-series 64GB notebook kit falls short when evaluated in pure performance terms, sure, but it provides a tenable option for consumers looking for a flexible storage upgrade for a notebook or mid-power PC...
65%
MotherBoards.org
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:04
The SSD drive has become popular as drives have faster random access times, faster start-up times, consistent read performance and little performance degradation from file fragmentation as a HDD would. SSD drives have no platters, no spindle and...
0%
tomshardware.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:05
You're on a budget. You want to know if it'd be better to stripe a couple of smaller SSDs or simply buy one larger performance-oriented drive...
Bottom line This article aims at enthusiasts who want to maximize storage performance and those who want to know how to best spend their money: by either purchasing a single SSD or by going with a couple of low-budget, low-capacity solid state drives. Since most r...
0%
Bit-Tech.net
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:06
Kingston's budget 40GB Intel X25-V didn't last very long after with Intel, and was replaced with the newer 30GB model we're reviewing today. Kingston's budget V-Series has done well for the company. Enthusiasts may have complained that its const...
Bottom line It usually turns out that you get what you pay for: if you can’t budget for more than the cheapest SSD and absolutely need the ruggedness and silence of such as device (rather than performance), then the Kingston drive wins by default as the cheapest S...
60%
techarp.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:06
As a second-generation model, the new Kingston SSDNow V 30 GB SSD is a pretty polished product and it shows. Kingston used a nice cast metal case with a rough finish, giving it a really solid feel. We have no complaints as far as build quality is conc...
0%
insidehw.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:06
The trend of ever cheaper SSD devices appearing on the market is evident, but these savings are in general mostly reflected on lowered capacities of such devices and cheaper (slower) controllers. Kingston’s SSDs are positioned in a price range well und...
0%
vr-zone.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:09
Ever since solid state drives (SSDs) found their way into the consumer market, many users have praised these devices for the impressive performance gains that one could expect as opposed to using a traditional hard disk (HDD) as a storage solution. Af...
Bottom line On the whole, we got to say that we were not very impressed with the Kingston SSDNow V. While it had the stock HDD in the SL410 soundly beaten in most aspects, it failed to shine in the one area which mattered most: its random write performance. And w...
81%
skatter.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:11
29, 30, 31… The numbers flashed rapidly as I watched my stopwatch while timing how long it took to boot into Windows 7 and load the startup programs. Stopping the clock at 32.5 seconds, Kingston’s 30GB, SSDNow V-Series, solid state drive performed impr...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 30GB boot drive represents an excellent choice for consumers interested in making the move to an SSD. It’s priced competitively and carries a strong performance. I consistently saw it outperform our WD Black RAID-0 array in...
0%
pureoverclock.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:12
We've seen some very fast SSDs over the last while, but they remain very expensive, generally too expensive for most users. High prices are always a stumbling block to new tech adoption, and SSDs are no different. However, there may be relief on the ho...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 30GB Solid State Drive is a bit of an interesting animal. It continues in the confusing trend of having different internal architectures and successive technologies each sharing the same V moniker in Kingston's SSD lineup...
0%
xbitlabs.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:14
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...
0%
anandtech.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:16
The story goes like this: Intel let Kingston build a value version of its X25-M G2 drives. This became the 40GB Kingston V Series Boot Drive. When Intel added TRIM support to the G2 drives, Kingston was told to wait. Kingston would get TRIM support wh...
0%
hardwarelogic.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:17
It may come as a surprise to a few readers that Kingston would put out a 30GB SSD boot drive when they already made and »shipped a 40GB version. Kingston listened to feedback from the community and wanted to provide TRIM and garbage collection support...
Bottom line By the time this review is posted, the drive will be available from a few different stores. You can check Amazon and Newegg right now to get a great deal on this just released product. While we think it is an excellent deal at the MSRP of $125 ($110 if...
0%
thinkcomputers.org
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:17
Upgrading from a normal hard drive to a solid state drive can be quite expensive and for most people it really does not make that much sense. Solid state capacities are getting larger, but that just brings the price of the drives up even higher. Ki...
Good Great price for people to get their hands on a SSD, Performs as advertised, The desktop bundle has everything you need to install the drive, Supports Windows 7 TRIM...
Bad None that I found...
100%
legitreviews.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:17
Kingston has released another SSD boot drive and this time it is of the 30GB variety with a JMicron/Toshiba controller and being the lowest capacity drive in the SSDNow V Series lineup. SSD boot drives are an economical approach to getting into the...
Bottom line For those looking to get an SSD but can’t afford the $4+/GB prices of most drives, the Kingston 30GB V Series boot drive is an attractive option due to its pricing which trumps the lackluster writes. You won’t see the performance of the more expensiv...
0%
technogog.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:18
Back in October of last year I took a look at the Kingston SSDNow V Series 40gb SSD boot drive, well Kingston has upgraded their SSD boot drive with TRIM support now. Today for review I’ve got that new version but it’s only a 30gb drive as opposed to...
Good Faster than Kingston specs, TRIM Support, Inexpensive...
Bad Rather slow write speeds...
Bottom line The Kinston SSDNow V Series Boot Drive is an inexpensive and easy solution to speed up your computer.The price of SSD drives now is still very high, and unfortunately out of reach for a lot of people out there, the Kingston SSDNow V boot drive offers...
90%
technogog.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:18
SSD drives are the future of storage, but it will be a while before they entirely replace mechanical hard disks, the main reason being the cost of course. Some companies out there though have recognized this and have introduced lower priced or value...
Good Decent speeds overall, Includes everything you need to upgrade the HDD in your notebook, Includes nice USB enclosure...
Bad None really...
Bottom line The new generation of the Kingston SSDNow V series of SSD drives provides a nice performance improvement over the first generation, and of course TRIM support is a welcome addition. Sure there are faster drives out there, but they’re not Value price...
100%
techworld.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:18
SSDs (Solid State Drives) hold the prospect of improving performance even further for a top-of-the-line laptop or PC. The Kingston SSDNow V Series is worth considering for three reasons. It gives a speed boost, is fairly inexpensive by SSD standards a...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128 GB drive is a reasonable trade-off between the factors of price, data capacity and speed/performance. It might have performed better, but the drive's onboard controller holds it back. While considering this SSD, take i...
0%
pcworld.in
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:19
An SSD (Solid State Drive) holds the prospect of improving performance even further for a top-of-the-line laptop or PC. The Kingston SSDNow V Series is worth considering for three reasons. It gives a speed boost, is fairly inexpensive by SSD standards...
Good Capacity, Price...
Bad Performance...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128 GB drive is a reasonable trade-off between the factors of price, data capacity and speed/performance. It might have performed better, but the drive's onboard controller holds it back. While considering this SSD, take i...
79%
techgage.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:19
Generally, when we think of ways to increase our computer's performance, the first thing that naturally comes to mind is to upgrade the processor. Or, as a gamer, you may think to upgrade the graphics card first. But, regardless of your preferred orde...
Bottom line The hard disk drive has always been a stalwart, if not a not-so-silent workhose. As long as it gets the job done, works, and gives us a reasonable assurance that our data isn't going to vanish into digital oblivion anytime soon, it just isn't thought...
0%
Computerpoweruser.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:19
If you haven’t experienced the benefits of an ultra-low-latency SSD as your OS/application volume, we highly recommend it. With its relatively low price and included migration tools, the Kingston 40GB SSDNow V-Series might be all the motivation you’ll need.
70%
engadget.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:21
From the moment that we heard of the new 40GB Kingston SSD, we couldn't help but get our hopes up. Who knows if (or more likely, when) SSD drives will ever completely replace spinning platters with all the digital media people collect today, so rather tha...
Bottom line At less than $100, the Kingston 40GB SSD is a superb value and is certainly a solid system upgrade. If you're building a new system and can spare the extra cash, don't even think about it -- you won't regret having an SSD at the helm. The fact is there ju...
0%
MotherBoards.org
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:22
Find more Motherboards.org Video Reviews...
0%
aselabs.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:23
While many readers already know the benefits of SSDs, companies are now trying to fit the relatively small storage size of SSDs (compared to traditional magnetic storage) into a new category. There are a few brands of SSDs that have sizes that many rea...
Bottom line Newegg has this drive for $130 at the time of writing. This is an excellent price to get your feet wet in the SSD market and gain some overall system speed in the process. If you've been on the fence about purchasing a SSD over price, this might spur...
0%
pureoverclock.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:24
In our pursuit for better performance in our computer systems, we've seen some amazing technological advancements, and most are often quickly adopted and become the new norm. But it is the hard drive that has remained the bottleneck in our PC setups, l...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V-Series 40GB Solid State Drive is a bit of a misnomer. It really shares no similarities with its V Series sibling, nor its V+ cousin either, both in terms of internal architecture and performance results. This drive should have a d...
90%
Bjorn3d.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:27
The biggest obstacle to mainstreaming SSD's has been price per gigabyte and overall cost of individual SSD's. Leave it to Kingston to break the price barrier and deliver a 40GB Kingston SSDNow for a measly $115 (Before MIR). Not only are they deliveri...
Good 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...
Bad Price Still Higher Than Traditional Platter Drives, Write Speed Mediocre...
Bottom line We've been waiting for SSD's to drop in price so they can mainstream and this may be the first shot in the mainstream war. It's not quite what we were hoping for but with the $85 (after MIR) price tag the Kingston SSDNow V is a major step in t...
85%
pcper.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:29
A few weeks ago Kingston announced a new addition to their SSDNow V series line. This new drive, dubbed '40GB Boot Drive', is meant to try and get SSD performance in the hands of more users. SSD enthusiasts like myself face a constant uphill battle...
Bottom line Kingston certainly surprised us by taking the initiative to work with Intel and release their own 'custom' version of the X25-M G2. While the 50% reduction in flash channels effectively cut most of the specifications in half, read speeds and rand...
0%
itp.net
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:29
Although SSD drives offer tremendous performance these storage devices carry a price premium compared to standard, spindle-based hard drives. With its SSDNow V Series line Kingston is targeting cash-strapped buyers interested in getting on the SSD band...
Bottom line A quick option that offers desktop PC users an inexpensive way into the world of SSDs...
80%
benchmarkreviews.com
Updated:
2011-10-14 01:27:31
Benchmark Reviews begins our conclusion with a short summary for each of the areas that we rate. The first section is performance, which considers how effective the Kingston SSDNow V 40GB Boot Drive SSD performs in operations against direct competitor...
Good Very good 197 MBps read bandwidth with ATTO Benchmark, 2nd-generation Intel PC29AS21BA0 SSD controller boosts IOPS, Very low 0.16 ms random access time, Outstanding total-package value, Resistant to extreme shock impact, Lightweight compact storage sol...
Bad Unimpressive 47 MBps write bandwidth with ATTO Benchmark, Metal case is heavier and less durable than plastic, Low 40GB storage capacity, Lacks integrated USB 2.0 MiniB data connection, No public firmware updates available...
Bottom line Benchmark Reviews begins our conclusion with a short summary for each of the areas that we rate. The first section is performance, which considers how effective the Kingston SSDNow V 40GB Boot Drive SSD performs in operations against direct competitor...
88%
technogog.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:34
Product page on Testfreaks: More Hard Drive Reviews,Manufacturer: Kingston,Product name: Kingston SSDNow V Series SSD Drives...
Good Very fast read speeds, Everything included in bundle, Low cost, Fairly easy installation...
Bad uming when moving files and folders...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot drive is a cost effective way to increase the overall performance of your system. This drive has very fast read speeds which will allow your system to boot and shut down faster and overall increase access perform...
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Bit-Tech.net
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2011-10-14 01:27:37
In the world of performance storage, users will soon be polarised into the haves and the have-nots; whether you have an SSD or not. The huge impact they can make on a performance PC, especially when it comes to boot times, installing patches and the ge...
Bottom line As a single performance drive for use in a desktop system it’s a miss then, although it’ll undoubtedly be a lot more tempting for laptop or netbook users. £80 is a reasonable ask and on these mobile platforms where sequential write perfor...
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futurelooks.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:38
Despite the rapid price drops of decent sized solid state drives, pricing limits them from reaching the average consumer. The marketing has also convinced us that it takes the largest and flashiest hard drives to get the best performance which means...
Bottom line Before you go kicking your platter drives out the window, it’s obvious that the purpose of the Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB solid state drive isn’t to replace your current platter drive entirely. In fact, its purpose is only intended to take over Ope...
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legitreviews.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:38
Kingston has been offering Solid-State Drives (SSDs) to consumers since they introduced their SSDNow family of drives back at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first two products in its SSDNow line of SSDs were the SSDNow E Series...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive has an inexpensive price tag, but don't let that fool you. It is an Intel 34nm Gen 2 SSD in disguise! If you like this article, be sure to !...
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pricemo.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:38
Kingston today announced the release of the SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive, the latest addition to its V (Value) family of solid-state drives (SSD). This drive will cost a mere $84.99 after rebates when it is launched on November 9, 2009. You'll be sh...
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hardwarelogic.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:39
The world's largest memory maker, Kingston Technology, has several SSD models on the market. Today, we take a look at their mainstream V Series drive. Featuring a desktop installation kit, the V Series sports a 128GB capacity, 100MB/s read speed, and 8...
Bottom line Consumers will appreciate the desktop installation bundle included with this product. And at $284, the V Series is the most affordable 128GB drive available. The catch is that Kingston's V Series SSD features read / write speeds found in previous gene...
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aselabs.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:42
While hard drive makers are scrambling to gain new technologies for the coming transition to all SSDs, memory makers are taking the move in stride as it is their technology that is driving the market. For manufacturers such as Kingston, SSDs give anoth...
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thinkcomputers.org
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2011-10-14 01:27:42
Lets face it unless you are getting a new computer you really are not even thinking about upgrading your hard drive to a solid state drive (SSD). The main reason for this is cost, and capacity. No one wants to pay close to $500 for a 64GB hard drive!...
Good Price, Performs as advertised, Kingston has fixed the lag problem with the JMicron controller, Included bundle...
Bad None that I found!...
Bottom line It is great to see a company like Kingston trying to make it easier for consumers to get their hands on some affordable SSD drives. Not many companies would do this, especially with the way the economy is right now. While these drives are slower than...
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Bjorn3d.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:44
SSDs are an important evolution in the computer hardware field, offering greater reliability, no moving parts and higher transfer speeds. The hold back on SSDs has been price, with an unfavorable price per gigabyte ratio they have been slow in gaini...
Good Complete Kit, Low Power...
Bad Higher Per Gigabyte Cost Than Platter Drives...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow 128GB Notebook upgrade kit retails for about $219.99 (at time of post) and includes the SSDNow 128GB drive, the External Enclosure, and a bootable Acronis that can clone any drives you need cloned. Figuring that the typical Drive e...
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MotherBoards.org
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2011-10-14 01:27:48
Kingston is a company that specializes in memory and since the new SSD drives work off different types of flash memory, this product line is right up their alley. Being a memory company is risky business as this is the most volatile market there is and...
Bottom line There is no disputing that the new SSD storage devices are the wave of the future, and Kingston has done a solid job of bringing a variety of these new products to the market. This SSD drive is geared for the mainstream user and even though it’s still...
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Laptopmag.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:50
The price of solid state drives has dropped dramatically in the past year, but budget-conscious upgraders still face a difficult choice: Spend well over $300 for a 128GB SSD, or spend less for a much lower capacity (64GB or 32GB), or a much slower 7,20...
Good Good value, Solid application open times, Comes with upgrade kit, Attractive casing...
Bad Weak write performance, Poor performance under stress...
Bottom line While this solid state drive costs less than its competitors, its performance could be improved.
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techwarelabs.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:51
Since their release, SSD’s have been targeted towards the enthusiast and enterprise market by offering fast writes and blazing reads. This leaves the majority of consumers and small businesses high and dry. Kingston hopes to remedy this with their n...
Bottom line SSD’s offer many benefits to users, mostly in the form of high read and write speeds. One key advantage is there are no moving parts in SSD’s. This makes all SSD’s silent and decreases their power consumption. The lack of moving parts al...
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Theinquirer.net
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2011-10-14 01:27:52
Sixty-four gigabyte is now a widely accepted starting point, with the OS and key applications (mostly file-read once installed, with fewer write operations) are on the SSD for a quick boot, while the data and swap files should be on a secondary HDD. H...
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hardwaregeeks.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:53
A few weeks ago I received the Kingston SSDNow Vseries Desktop kit, basically it’s a kit that will allow you to upgrade your desktop hard drive to an SSD Drive. Now you may be asking yourself why would you want an SSD drive in your desktop? Well it wil...
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legitreviews.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:54
Compared to a traditional hard drive, a Solid State Drive (SSD) can easily accelerate performance, eliminate noise, and be a more robust solution for the daily grind. It's no wonder that SSDs are one of the most anticipated computer technologies th...
Bottom line The Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV125-S2BD/128GB 2.5 inch SATA SSD is hands down one of the best bang for your buck SSDs!...
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pureoverclock.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:54
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have muscled into the computer storage world in a big way of late, but they remain very expensive and out of reach for all but the well-heeled or performance junkies. Mainstream users in most instances are left out in the cold...
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futurelooks.com
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2011-10-14 01:27:55
When the subject of Solid State Drives or “SSD”comes up, price and storage capacity are still the two main obstacles facing the product category. Although issues with early controllers dampened their start, things have improved. Reliability has increa...
Bottom line and Concluson So the question is, do we need a Kingston SSDnow V-Series…now? The answer to the question depends on what purpose an SSD fulfills. If you need the drive for a special purpose and performance, then even this value oriented 128GB model wi...
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hardwarebbq.com
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2014-01-31 01:07:01
2 010 is the year where we have seen a lot of roadmaps, launches, rev. versions, chipsets, competition and new type of hardware/ softwares launched, ultimately being beneficial for end users with specific needs and/or desires. This is the year of the tige...
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tomshardware.com
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2015-05-08 03:26:00
The SSD market continues evolving. We got our hands on six drives we hadn't yet tested, including Samsung’s 470-series, and ran them through our...
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