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Mushkin Releases SandForce-Based Callisto SSD Series

The name 'Mushkin' may no longer be familiar to you. A few years ago, they were big players in terms of DDR performance memory - but have not always kept up the pace with hardware development. In 2010 however, alongside OCZ, SanDisk, Intel, Corsair, and other SSD manufacturers, they are diving head first into a highly competitive arena.

Earlier this year, Mushkin released their Io series of SSDs, using the Indilinx 'Barefoot' controller, and received favourable reviews in all areas, except the price. Today, Mushkin are releasing three drives - a 60GB model, a 120GB model, and a 240GB model. Using the Sandforce SF-1200 controller, published speeds are up to 285MB/sec read, and up to 275MB/sec write, and backed by a three-year warranty.
List prices for each model from the Mushkin website are as follows:
MKNSSDCL60GB – 60GB Callisto™ SSD - $240.49, $4.01/GB
MKNSSDCL120GB – 120GB Callisto™ SSD - $406.99, $3.39/GB
MKNSSDCL240GB – 240GB Callisto™ SSD - $733.49, $3.06/GB
There is no further information regarding the internal structure of these drives, and no mention of TRIM support. The price of the drives are also quite high - assuming the rated speeds can be achieved, along with decent I/O performance, then the price may or may not be justified.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3725/m...ring-sandforce-