samsung mz-5pa256 256 gb solid state drive
whether you re a technology enthusiast or a hardcore gamer the samsung 470 series solid-state drive can help you get more done on your pc in less time . the 470 series allows you to boot up your computer in as little as 15 seconds and launch games and apps faster and it uses two-thirds less power than typical hard disk drives . in addition because the device has no moving parts -- unlike traditional hard drives -- it provides exceptional reliability protecting your data from impact or mechanical failure . a brushed metal shell resists shock and also blocks dust and corrosion . with 256 gb this is the flagship model in the 470 series . 470 series 256 gb solid-state drive at a glance enables you to boot up your computer in as little as 15 seconds energy efficient -- improve your battery life by up to 30 minutes solid-state design provides greater protection against shock for your data brushed metal case blocks dust and corrosion quicker cutscenes and graphic loads for gamers faster startup and application loading for everyday users backed by a three-year limited warranty boots up computers in as little as 15 seconds and improves multitasking . view larger . energy-efficient nonmoving parts add an average of 30 minutes to your laptop s battery . view larger . protected by a brushed metal hard shell case . view larger . faster performance improved multitasking with the samsung 470 series solid-state drive you can spend more time doing and less time waiting . the device offers sequential read speeds of up to 250 mb s and sequential write speeds of up to 170 mb s. this means that computers can boot up in as little as 15 seconds and programs can open faster . the drive also features trim support to ensure that write speeds won t decrease over time note please ensure that your computer s operating system also has trim support . the 470 series also delivers improved multitasking so that you can easily edit photos for instance while downloading a movie . solid brushed metal design the samsung 470 series solid-state drive features a sturdy brushed metal hard shell case to protect it from shock dust and corrosion . the lack of moving parts also makes your data less susceptible to impact than with traditional hard disk drives . and at 2.4 ounces the device ensures that your laptop is lightweight and easy to carry . the drive s 2.5-inch form factor is compatible with most laptops notebooks and desktops . energy efficient to extend your laptop s battery like all solid-state drives the samsung 470 series solid-state drives have no moving parts . as a result it uses two-thirds less power than a typical hard drive . this adds an average of 30 minutes to a laptop s battery -- so you can stay on the go longer -- and decreases the amount of electricity needed to run a hard drive on a desktop computer . no moving parts also means no noise or delays from hard drive spin-ups . optimized for a superior gaming experience if you re a gamer the optimized solid-state technology in the 470 series can give you an extra edge offering quicker cutscenes and graphic loads . the product also adds up to 30 minutes of gaming time to a laptop s battery life -- enabling you to stay in the game longer with less energy consumption . compatibility and warranty information the samsung 470 series solid-state drive is compatible with microsoft windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit windows vista windows xp mac os x and linux systems . the device measures 0.37 by 2.75 by 3.94 inches h x w x d and weighs 2.4 ounces . the samsung 470 series solid-state drive is backed by a three-year limited warranty . what s in the box samsung 470 series 256 gb solid-state drive . capacity 64 gb 128 gb 256 gb model mz-5pa064 mz-5pa128 mz-5pa0256 interface serial ata serial ata serial ata sequential read up to 250 mb sec up to 250 mb sec up to 250 mb sec sequential write up to 170 mb sec up to 220 mb sec up to 220 mb sec random read 31k iops 31k iops 31k iops random write 11k iops 20k iops 21k iops