Crucial v4 3Gb SATA 2.5-Inch SSD

Operated by a subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc., Crucial.com, a brand of memory and storage upgrades, introduced the Crucial v4 SSD, designed to deliver substantial yet affordable performance gains for mainstream SATA-II systems, the primary performance capability of computers purchased before 2011.

Available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities with MSRPs of $49.99, $69.99, $99.99, and $189.99 respectively, the v4 SSD can be purchased through select global channel partners, or direct through the company’s web site.

The v4 SSD offers read speeds up to 230MB/s and write speeds up to 190MB/s, enabling faster start-up times, faster application downloads, faster transfer data speeds, and increased reliability compared to traditional hard drives.

The v4 SSD joins the m4 SSD and Adrenaline Solid State Cache Solution to round out the Crucial SSD portfolio.

"The Crucial v4 SSD boils down to two things: performance and value," said Robert Wheadon, senior WW product manager, Crucial. "Most consumers realize that SSDs help their computers start quicker and run faster, and are a more durable alternative to hard drives, but many don’t realize that most SSDs outperform the data transfer capabilities of their SATA 2 machines. With the Crucial v4 SSD, we’ve come up with a product that’s designed to bring the most value out of a SATA 2 system without paying for extra performance that can’t be used."

The v4 SSD is backed by a three-year limited warranty, and is compatible with both PC and Mac systems.