Transcend ExpressCard/34 SSD Announced

The flash memory maker Transcend today announced its ExpressCard/34 SSD series. This flash memory-based solid-state disk, which fits in notebook’s ExpressCard/34 slot, comes with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB or 16GB storage capacities.

According to Transcend, the ExpressCard/34 SSD provides low power consumption, “which makes it perfect for use as a mobile storage solution in notebook computers with ExpressCard slot”. Transcend’s new flash memory device supports ReadyBoost function in Windows Vista operating system and comes bundled with a portable USB adapter, which makes it work as a regular USB flash drive.

Currently there is no information on ExpressCard/34 SSD’s pricing and availability, as well as on its performance.

Transcend ExpressCard SSD part numbers:

TS2GSSD34E for 2GB device,
TS4GSSD34E for 4GB.
TS8GSSD34E for 8GB, and
TS16GSSD34E for 16GB SSD.

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