SSD Markets

Market usage models continue to change, shifting OEM design requirements and making SSDs the ideal storage solution for a variety of computing and vertical markets.

SSDs for mainstream laptops and desktops
Performance driven laptops and desktops are natural benefiters from SSDs. Unconstrained by mechanical components as the HDD, SSDs enhance PC performance while providing long-term reliability and endurance. SanDisk® SSDs bring all the benefits of high performing SSDs to laptops and desktops while also offering a variety of form factors and capacities to choose from.

SSDs for Ultra Books:
Ultrabooks combine thinner and lighter form factors with tablet-style features such as touch screens and instant-on capabilities. Ultrabooks are typically less than 20mm (0.8 inch) thick and are lighter than most existing laptops. SSDs fit perfectly within the Ultrabook specifications as they enable thin and light designs as well as high SATA performance. SanDisk SSDs are an ideal fit for ultrabook designs. Not only are they offered in thin and small form factors but they also deliver high SATA 6 Gb/s performance and optimized power management allowing for innovative designs, enhanced user experience and longer battery life. Click here to read about the Asus Zenbook™ UX21, featuring SanDisk's U100 SSD.

SSDs for tablets:
More and more users look for their tablets to provide productivity performance enabling features such as faster downloads, multitasking capabilities and a faster gaming experience. OEMs are looking to provide consumers with such high performance, without having to sacrifice mobility attributes such as power consumption and battery life or the thin and slick tablet designs. SSDs are an ideal fit for such storage requirements. SanDisk SSDs introduce innovative and small form factors, allowing thinner tablet designs, coupled with high SATA performance. In addition, their unique power management features enable OEMs to optimize battery life while still meeting demanding performance requirements evolving in the market.

SSDs for Dual Drive Platforms
In some case, a full-fledged SSD storage solution is not the right solution from a cost perspective for PC OEMs and motherboard makers. In these situations, adding a low capacity SSD, in addition to the HDD, will significantly boost the system performance and provide an overall attractive solution. SanDisk's SSDs are offered in a wide capacity range, with as low as 8 GB, available at an attractive cost. With the added values of high SATA performance and low power consumption, they are a great fit for the dual drive market.

SSDs for vertical markets
SSDs are a great storage solution for a variety of markets that affect millions of lives every day. Point of Sales, Set Top Boxes, ATMs and Printers, to name a few, are all devices that benefit from the high performance, reliability and durability of flash technology, enabled by SSDs. Unconstrained by mechanical latencies and fragility of the Hard Disk Drive, SSDs can enhance the performance, design and operation of all these devices. Read more about SanDisk SSD product portfolio to learn more about SSD benefits.