Mushkin 480GB Atlas mSATA SSD

Mushkin launched a new 480GB Atlas series SSD with the mSATA form factor. The disk uses a SandForce SF-2281 SSD controller and promises read speeds of up to 540MB/s and write speeds of up to 425MB/s. The disk will become available by the end of the month for $499.99.

Mushkin, Inc., an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance and mission-critical computer products, today announces the U.S. availability of the 480GB Atlas mSATA solid-state drive.

Specifications:

• SandForce SF-2281 SSD processor with unthrottled IOPS
• SATA III (6Gb/s) interface
• Supports ATA APM, Security Set, NCQ
• TRIM support (OS/driver support required)
• S.M.A.R.T. support
• Built-in BCH ECC (Up to 55 bits correctable per 512 byte sector)
• High speed MLC NAND
• MO-300 (mSATA) form factor (50.80 x 29.85 x 4.85mm)
• Mini PCIe Interface
• User-upgradeable firmware
• RoHS, FCC, CE
• 3-year limited warranty

Mushkin's 480GB Atlas mSATA solid-state drive (Model No.: MKNSSDAT480GB) is initially available in the U.S. at Newegg.com, with worldwide availability scheduled for end of January. MSRP on Mushkin's 480GB Atlas mSATA SSD is $499.99 USD. The Atlas mSATA SSD is covered by a three-year limited warranty. More information on Mushkin's Atlas mSATA SSD is available at http://www.mushkin.com.