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Enjoy extra performance and reliability from your PC with Kingston’s SNV125-S2BD/128GB Solid State Drive. Unlike regular hard disks, the Kingston solid-state drives have no moving parts to provide a cool, rugged storage alternative.
This innovative drive delivers outstanding performance with the latest-generation SATAII interface that delivers an ultra-fast 3.0 Gbps speed and a maximum storage capacity of up to 128 GB. The Kingston solid state disk drives use specially selected ICs to enable a life expectancy of over 100 years.
The disk also supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), so it’s able to notify users before a drive fails, for enhanced data security. Get the latest and greatest in solid state storage from Kingston!
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SSDs! The Future Is Now!
- Pros: On paper, this SSD is technically unimpressive. It’s read/write speeds are comparable to a high end 10,000 rpm traditional HDD. It will “only” score a 5.9 in the Windows Performance Index. So why dish out the extra cash for this SSD? Some of the other reviewers have already pointed this out.
In the real world, this SSD is exceptional. It will breathe new life into your system, and outperform any HDD when it comes to everyday tasks.
I was able to do a fresh install of Windows 7 64-bit on it in under 15 minutes. My system boots in under 30 seconds – and when I say boot, I mean to the point where firefox is open and impatiently awaiting me to use it. This is already a huge improvement. My old HDD would take 60+ seconds to show windows explorer, and then another 60+ seconds to do stabilize to the point of usability. No more. With the SSD, it’s really stunning to see how fast things load up.
- Cons: There’s no documentation in the box. I spent a good half hour trying to get the 2.5” to 3.5” brackets attached, which definitely made me feel silly. Not a big deal though.
- Other Thoughts: If you're thinking about going SSD, stop thinking and buy this thing. Flash memory prices are going to be going up for the next year, you won't find a better deal for a long time.
The other great thing about the Kingston 128 Gb SSD is that it costs about half as much as its competitors. It boasts slower read/write times, but this is inconsequential. The point of a SSD isn’t to transfer 50 Gb files the fastest, its to load up your programs the fastest. At this function, there’s little to be gained by shelling out for the $500 SSDs.
Also, you will need to turn off the Windows 7 auto defragger. You don’t want to defrag a SSD, as it doesn’t do anything and reduces the lifespan.
Impressive Gain in Performance
- Pros: Small, lightweight. No noise. Fast performance.
- Cons: Screws were so tiny I had to run to Home Depot to buy a mini phillips head screwdriver. 128 GB size means I'll have to be more selective of what I install on the SSD and keep all my media files on the old HDD.
- Other Thoughts: Applications perform much better, the performance gains are immediately apparent and are astonishing. I'm able to run a high end game and turn fraps on (video recording) with no slowdown at all other than the forced framerate reduction caused by the software. (Video recording software caps your framerate at the rate you're recording at).
Cold boot in under a minute. For just over 200 bucks, this is a must have performance enhancer.
| Model | SNV125-S2BD/128GB |
| Architecture | MLC |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Capacity | 128GB |
| Interface Type | SATA II |
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Speedy little sucker
- Pros: This little guy is fast. I have a lot of games I play on my PC, so I installed the ones I play most often and have seen a dramatic improvement in load times.
- Cons: The device doesn't come with any documentation on how to install the 2.5" to 3.5" brackets and it took me a good hour of rotating and remounting the brackets before I got them on right.
- Other Thoughts: Definitely worth the money for the speed increase over HDD. Make sure to turn off auto-defragment to save the lifetime of the device. Unfortunately, this drive wasn't big enough to put my Windows 7 install on, so I'll have to just live with certain programs/games on it.
SSDs! The Future Is Now!
- Pros: On paper, this SSD is technically unimpressive. It’s read/write speeds are comparable to a high end 10,000 rpm traditional HDD. It will “only” score a 5.9 in the Windows Performance Index. So why dish out the extra cash for this SSD? Some of the other reviewers have already pointed this out.
In the real world, this SSD is exceptional. It will breathe new life into your system, and outperform any HDD when it comes to everyday tasks.
I was able to do a fresh install of Windows 7 64-bit on it in under 15 minutes. My system boots in under 30 seconds – and when I say boot, I mean to the point where firefox is open and impatiently awaiting me to use it. This is already a huge improvement. My old HDD would take 60+ seconds to show windows explorer, and then another 60+ seconds to do stabilize to the point of usability. No more. With the SSD, it’s really stunning to see how fast things load up.
- Cons: There’s no documentation in the box. I spent a good half hour trying to get the 2.5” to 3.5” brackets attached, which definitely made me feel silly. Not a big deal though.
- Other Thoughts: If you're thinking about going SSD, stop thinking and buy this thing. Flash memory prices are going to be going up for the next year, you won't find a better deal for a long time.
The other great thing about the Kingston 128 Gb SSD is that it costs about half as much as its competitors. It boasts slower read/write times, but this is inconsequential. The point of a SSD isn’t to transfer 50 Gb files the fastest, its to load up your programs the fastest. At this function, there’s little to be gained by shelling out for the $500 SSDs.
Also, you will need to turn off the Windows 7 auto defragger. You don’t want to defrag a SSD, as it doesn’t do anything and reduces the lifespan.
bummer
- Pros: quiet
- Cons: price, speed
- Other Thoughts: Just set one of these up with windows 7 64bit and am dissapointed with results, should have ponied up for one of the faster ssd drives. Did all the little tweaks to speed up hd but still only get a 5.9 rating on the system, and the hd is what brought it down. Speed the extra coin fo rthe faster ones
| General |
| Brand |
Kingston |
| Series |
SSDNow V-Series |
| Model |
SNV125-S2BD/128GB |
| Device Type |
Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Architecture |
MLC |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Form Factor |
2.5" |
| Capacity |
128GB |
| Interface Type |
SATA II |
| Features |
Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving mechanical parts
Reliable: less likely to fail than a standard hard drive
Shock Resistant: no moving parts so the SSD handles rougher conditions than a hard drive
Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
Desktop bundled accessory kit |
| Performance |
| Max Vibration Resistance |
2.17 G |
| Power Consumption (Active) |
2.5W (TYP) |
| Power Consumption (Idle) |
0.45W (TYP) |
| Sequential Access - Read |
100MB/sec |
| Sequential Access - Write |
80MB/sec |
| MTBF |
1,000,000 hours |
Introduction
Enjoy extra performance and reliability from your PC with Kingston’s SNV125-S2BD/128GB Solid State Drive. Unlike regular hard disks, the Kingston solid-state drives have no moving parts to provide a cool, rugged storage alternative.
This innovative drive delivers outstanding performance with the latest-generation SATAII interface that delivers an ultra-fast 3.0 Gbps speed and a maximum storage capacity of up to 128 GB. The Kingston solid state disk drives use specially selected ICs to enable a life expectancy of over 100 years.
The disk also supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), so it’s able to notify users before a drive fails, for enhanced data security. Get the latest and greatest in solid state storage from Kingston!
Highlights
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SSD Storage Technology
Without moving parts, the Kingston SNV125-S2BD/128GB solid state disk boasts zero mechanical noise, faster data rates compared to conventional HDDs, over 114-year life span, ultra-low power consumption and impressive shock, vibration and extreme temperature resistance. With these breakthrough capabilities, the SSD meets all the demanding requirements for high-performance storage.
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Bundled with 2.5” to 3.5” Mounting Kit Brackets
The Kingston SNV125-S2BD/64GB comes with 2.5” to 3.5” Mounting Kit Brackets to enable the drive to be mounted to a 3.5" drive bay on your computer chassis.
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SATA 3.0 Gb/s Interface
The Kingston SNV125-S2BD/128GB features the next-generation SATA II interface supporting up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rates, Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-pluggable point-to-point connections for optimum performance, efficiency, convenience and flexibility.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Kingston |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Device Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Interface Type | SATA II |
| Capacity | 128GB |
| Architecture | MLC |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
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Reviewed By: Bit Behemoth on 1/19/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
