SSDNow Features Explained

October 23, 2009 - 12:05 pm

Upgrading with SSDNow is effortless. Kingston Technology’s unique notebook and desktop Installation Kits include everything you need to easily enhance the performance of your computer…

Acronis True Image Data transfer software
If you need to move the contents of your old hard drive onto your new SSD, the supplied software can do so in just a few clicks. Plus, once you’re up and running, it can be used to create backups of your precious files.

All relevant cables
SSDNow Installation Kits include the power and data cables required to get the drive up and running – no need to buy any extra cables!

Fixing brackets and screws
Kingston provides the means to install your SSDNow drive securely into various types of mounting bay.

External drive case
Not wanting to completely usurp your old drive, the notebook Installation Kit includes an external drive case into which you can install your old hard drive to use as portable storage of backup.

Simply install SSDNow, sit back and enjoy!

Flash memory technology means data is instantly accessed from one place – no waiting for moving parts to get into position. This gives faster response times and better performance; SSDNow works at full throttle!

Some of the benefits this brings:

Do more in less time
Spend less time waiting for files to load and save – get more out of your computer.

Instantly open and quickly swap between applications
Programs will load quicker than ever before thanks to SSDNow‘s super speedy response times. Plus, there’ll be no more grinding of the hard disk when you switch between windows.

Play games faster with seamless response times
Say goodbye to the “loading…” screen and spend more time honing your skills.

Save and edit images and videos quicker than ever before
As the number of megapixels in cameras increases so too does the need for quick loading, editing and saving of super sized image files. SSDNow‘s got that covered, naturally.

Instant activation and shut down on the move.
SSDNow brings boot times down to just a few seconds and your system will shut down in a flash. Especially handy when you’re on the move and don’t have time to waste.

No need to turn off your laptop, just close and go.

Traditional hard disks have magnetic ‘heads’ floating above a spinning disk at a distance far less than a hair’s width. It’s easy to see why something could wrong if the disk is subjected to vibration or a fall.

With no moving parts and a protective casing, SSDNow is resistant to shock and vibration making it robust for solid performance and giving you one less thing to worry about!

Here’s how this can benefit you:

It won’t crash if you drop your laptop
There’s no risk to your data from your laptop succumbing to gravity, so your files will be safe.

Reliable start up after knocks and bumps
Unaffected by shocks, with SSDNow you’ll never know your drive was involved in a little “incident”.

No dust can get into the drive making it resistant to mechanical failure
The protective casing keeps the world out and your data safe and makes sure your drive lasts a long time.

Undisturbed playback on the move, even when shaken or jolted
SSDNow won’t falter even if you are jogging down a cobble street with it – you’ll get perfect performance no matter how much things are shaking.

SSDNow is ready for anything!

With no spinning disks less heat is generated, that means compared to ordinary hard drives, SSDNow runs extremely cool!

But what does that mean for you?

Less heat means less stress on other components in your computer
The cycle of heating up and cooling down stresses components so if the temperature can be minimised they’ll be subject to a less stressful (and longer) life.

It won’t overheat, making it more reliable
There’s no need to worry about your disk getting toasty and causing crashes. SSDNow‘s cool approach to storage ensures it’s unwavering performance.

Your laptop won’t get as hot
A laptop isn’t very good for your lap if it’s too hot to touch, but with a cool running SSDNow drive there’s one less thing contributing to its heat output, making life a little more… comfortable!

Helping you keep your cool.

With no mechanical parts, there are no vibrating components and with no need to keep the drive cool there’s no fan needed for it either. That means SSDNow runs silently!

Imagine:

No annoying drive noise
Forget about the clunking and whirring of a hard disk at start up and when loading applications or games. Work and play will be far more peaceful thanks to SSDNow.

No need for fans to reduce drive heat
That’s one less source of noise from your computer, helping make it that bit quieter.

Silence is golden.

SSDNow is so efficient that it uses significantly less power than a traditional disk. This super efficiency can seriously increase the battery life of your computer!

This means:

Work and play on the move for longer
With extended battery life you can get more done between visits to an electrical socket and spend less time tethered to a power pack.

It’s more environmentally friendly!
By allowing you to get more out of your laptop for the same amount of charge, you reduce the environmental impact of using your computer (and shave a little bit of your electricity usage too!)

Squeeze extra performance out of your system
If you’re in need of a boost, tweak those power settings a little and trade in that extra battery life for a little more performance and enjoy an even faster system for the same battery life you previously enjoyed.

Do more on the move.