Page 1: Introduction, About Kingston
Introduction
It may come as a surprise to a few readers that Kingston would put out a 30GB SSD boot drive when they already made and »shipped a 40GB version. Kingston listened to feedback from the community and wanted to provide TRIM and garbage collection support on the drive which wasn't included on the 40GB product. Kingston found out that the controller on the 40GB drive wouldn't support what the community wanted so they opted to scrap the part and bring out a new 30GB model with the needed functionality. The Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB boot drive was born. Like the original 40GB, this new drive is a perfect addition to a large magnetic storage device currently in most systems. If you are hesitant to jump on the SSD bandwagon due to cost, this might entice you to test the waters. Let's dive into the product.
About Kingston
It may come as a surprise to a few readers that Kingston would put out a 30GB SSD boot drive when they already made and »shipped a 40GB version. Kingston listened to feedback from the community and wanted to provide TRIM and garbage collection support on the drive which wasn't included on the 40GB product. Kingston found out that the controller on the 40GB drive wouldn't support what the community wanted so they opted to scrap the part and bring out a new 30GB model with the needed functionality. The Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB boot drive was born. Like the original 40GB, this new drive is a perfect addition to a large magnetic storage device currently in most systems. If you are hesitant to jump on the SSD bandwagon due to cost, this might entice you to test the waters. Let's dive into the product.
About Kingston
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Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s independent memory leader.
Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and mobile phones. In 2009, the company's sales reached $4.1 billion.
With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success.
Kingston serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers and OEM customers on six continents. The company also provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs.
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