Intel 300GB?

[angelicvoices]

When Intel first came out with their Gen 2 drivers, they were supposed to be releasing a larger 300GB drive along with it. However, the larger storage solution was scrapped pretty much last minute, and it was mentioned that they'd be holding off releasing larger drives until first half of 2010. Since then I have heard zip. Does anyone know if Intel is still planning on releasing larger drives in the first part of next year? I e-mailed Intel. All they said they won't comment on any future releases outside of official press statements.

ETA: Just found this: http://www.guru3d.com/news/intel-has-600gb-ssd-on-its-roadmap/ Looks like they pushed back release yet again.. Although the upcoming drives sound really exciting, that pretty much solidifies whether or not I can wait.

So now my question is.. Colossus or 256GB Samsung controlled drive?

 

[vjcsmoke]

An SSD of that size would cost nearly $1000 at this point in time. I doubt that there's a huge mainstream market for that. The server market would have much larger capacity and even more expensive SSD arrays targeted for it. So I think it's a matter of pricing and perceived market right now. Once the price of SSDs drops to be more affordable, the 300GB and up models should come out.

 

[angelicvoices]

I think Intel proved when they released their newest line that SSDs are unnecessarily inflated. Intel can set the bar lower again in q4 like they did with gen 2. They don' t have to cost $1000. They are going to have to fight against the general supply/demand. I mean, for example, their current 160GB Gen2 drives sell for close to or even over $550 and MSRP is only $449. They sold for that when they were first released, and prices have steadily gone up due to consumer's willingness to pay the price gouge. At this point, the biggest thing stopping SSD prices from coming down are the buyers themselves. As long as people will pay the big prices, companies have no incentives to drop prices.

Anyone have any thoughts on the new colossus vs. samsung controller drives?

 

[Makaveli@BETA]

I actually found my 160GB drive for $489 Cdn.

Everywhere else its $550 and above.

And other guy is correct a 320GB SSD would cost $1000 before the retailer mark ups, that price range is too high most users. Once we see the 160GB drive hit the $300 mark we might see something with higher capacity at a more reasonable price.