Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader Announced, SandForce-based HyperX SSD Shipping

Kingston Digital has launched a new USB 3.0 Media Reader.

"The Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader supports multiple card formats including the newer high-capacity SDXC. With its quick and easy plug-and-play design, it delivers up to 5.0Gb/s data transfer speed for high-resolution images, large data files and more making it ideal for serious enthusiasts who need a fast and reliable data transfer device. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0."

Kingston Digital also announced that the SandForce-based HyperX SSD is now shipping.

Kingston HyperX SSD highlights include:

120GB and 240GB capacities. Ships as a standalone SSD (includes HyperX branded 2.5" to 3.5" desktop mounting plate); or as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation (includes Acronis® True Image™ HD migration software, desktop mounting plate, external drive bay, multi-head screwdriver, SATA data cable.

Incredible sequential read/write throughputs of 555 / 510MB/s1.

SandForce SF-2281 controller featuring SATA Rev 3.0 (6GB/s).

Max 4KB random read/write of 95,000 / 70,000 IOPS2 (120GB).

Premium Intel 25nm Compute NAND (P/E 5K).