Intel have pushed out their promised update to the X25-M SSD, along with the Intel SSD Toolbox and Optimizer, the standout factor of which is a 40-percent increase in performance for the 160GB drive. With the new 34nm X25-M SSD, users can expect up to 100MB per second sequential write speeds.
The firmware also adds Trim support, for improved handling of deleted data blocks and prolonging drive lifespan in not only Windows 7 but XP and Vista systems. Owners can download the firmware here, and find the SSD Toolbox and Optimizer here.
