Patriot reveals Pyro lineup of 2.5-inch SSDs

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The series provides speeds of up to 550MB/s read and 515MB/s write with the SandForce SF-2281 controller

Allen Ngo, Published 08/03/2011

California-based company Patriot Memory announced today its new lineup of notebook-size SSDs called Pyro. These SATA III drives will deliver “enterprise-like performance to consumer desktops and notebooks” with “unmatched price per performance.”

At their maximum, the Pyro drives will provide 550MB/sec sequential read and 515MB/sec sequential write, which are similar speeds to the Kingston HyperX drives released just yesterday.

Additionally, the new Patriot drives will sport the SandForce SF-2281 controller, the same one found in the OCZ Agility 3, Corsair Force Series 3 and the aforementioned Kingston HyperX. SSD enthusiasts may remember that certain Force Series 3 drives were recalled back in early June due to performance stability issues, so hopefully any related issues would have been solved before these Patriot drives reach consumer hands.

The Pyro series will come in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities with TRIM support. A launch date and price were not mentioned in the press release, but thessdreview.com lists the 120GB and 240GB models for $209 and $449 MSRP, respectively.

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http://www.tweaktown.com/pressrelease/5993/new_patriot_memory_pyro_sata_iii_brings_cutting_edge_sandforce_processor_to_the_performance_segment/index.html

http://thessdreview.com/our-reviews/patriot-pyro-120gb-sata-3-ssd-review-patriot-wins-over-the-consumer-with-options-value/

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Press Release

FREMONT, CALIF., USA - August 3rd, 2011 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage, and enthusiast computer products, today expanded their new line up of SATA III solid-state drives with the launch of its new Pyro line powered by SandForce's® new SF-2281 SSD processor. The Patriot Memory Pyro series raises the bar on what's expected from performance class SSD drives delivering enterprise-like performance to consumer desktops and notebooks.

New Patriot Memory Pyro SATA III brings cutting-edge SandForce processor to the performance segment

The Pyro series utilizes the new SandForce® SF-2281 processor enabling it to eclipse previous mid-tier SSD performance scores with up to a blazingly-fast 550MB/s sequential read and up to 515MB/s sequential write speeds provided through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The Pyro series will feature a standard 2.5-inch form factor for compatibility with notebooks and select desktops and will ship with the latest 3.1.9 firmware.

The Patriot Memory Pyro will continue to aggressively expand on what consumers can expect out of performance class solid state drives." Says William Lai, Patriot Memory's Product Manager. "With near enterprise level performance by utilizing the new SandForce® SF-2281, coupled with Patriot Memory's reputation; Pyro will deliver unmatched price per performance."

General details

• New Patriot Pyro series SSDs

• 60GB, 120GB, & 240GB capacities

• SandForce® SF-2281 SSD processor

• SATA 6.0 Gbps interface

• Up to 550MB/s sequential read speeds

• Up to 515MB/s sequential write speeds

• Up to 85K 4K random write IOPS

• TRIM Support

About Patriot Memory

Patriot Memory designs, manufactures and markets high performance, enthusiast memory modules, flash products, and computing technologies. Patriot products have become world renown for their extreme performance, reliability and innovation. Patriot Memory sells its products through original equipment manufacturers, retailers, e-tailers and distributors throughout the world with operations in North America, Asia and Europe. Patriot Memory LLC was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA.

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