Samsung will release the world’s first PCs embedded with a 32-Gigabyte (GB) NAND flash-based solid state disk (SSD). Samsung will be offering the Q1 UMPC and the Q30, a 12.1-inch screen notebook PC with SSD which has a number of advantages over traditional hard drives. The data in flash memory are much more secure against external shocks as the SSD can withstand about twice the impact that would cripple a regular hard disk drive. In case the device is dropped or liquid is spilled data can be recovered easily from SSD. The SSD reads 300 percent faster (53MB/s) and writes 150 percent quicker (28MB/s) than normal hard drives. Windows XP Pro boots 25-50% faster via SSD drive which is 50 % lighter than a 1.8 inch hard drive. A typical notebook PC will generate around 30dB of operating noise, while the Q30-SSD will operate in complete silence with 0db noise.

The Q1-SSD will show video or still photos as well as play audio without having to be booted up first. This “instant on” feature provides access to multimedia content such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) TV at least 30% faster than with a portable multimedia player (PMP). The new Q30-SSD and Q1-SSD models are only the beginning. Samsung will continue to lead the market, introducing new portable PC models that bring these benefits to both consumers and enterprise users.” said Kim Hounsoo, Executive Vice President of the Computing Division of Samsung Electronics.
The SensQ1-SSD will sell for 2,300,000 KRW ($ 2435) and SensQ30-SSD 3,500,000 KRW ($ 3703). Sony will also be announcing plans for the Sony UX50 UMPC with 16GB of Flash memory in June.

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