Fujitsu will soon offer in Japan notebook computers that uses flash memory-based solid state disc (SSD) in place of the standard hard disk drive. The company will offer a 16GB or 32GB flash memory disks with new LifeBook Q series model FMV-Q8230 (Core Solo U1400 (1.20GHz) weighting 985g and measuring 297×219×18.2~19.9mm) due on sale in late October and as an option with new LifeBook FMV-B8230 ( Celeron M 423 (1.06GHz) weighting 1.25kg and measuring 268×229×31.2mm) that will be available from early November.

Solid state disc are reported to be faster than hard drives, less power consuming, and also more durable, since are without moving parts. Fujitsu claims LifeBook Q will run an extra 30 minutes on solid state disc compared to hard-disk drive. Windows starting time is shortening, according to Fujitsu, by approximately 58%. Solid state disc models are lighter by 75g compared to models with 2.5 inches HDD.

Choosing the 16GB disk will add $670 to the price of the laptop while the 32GB disk will add $1,340. Both models will be available in Japan. There is no info about its availability in the United States.

This entry was posted on October 14, 2006 and is filed under News.