There are many computer users out there waiting for the SSD to come down in price enough that it is easy to afford the new tech. The SSD has many benefits over the standard HDD and once the price comes down many more computer users will probably upgrade.

Kingston showed off a new SSD at CES that is very well priced. The SSD is called the SSDNow V series 30GB Boot Drive and it ships with Windows 7 TRIM functionality. The SSD will be priced at $79.99 when it launches in February after rebates.

The drive promises read speed of 180MB/sec and a write speed of 50MB/sec. The drive is a 2.5-inch form factor and has no moving parts. The 30GB capacity is small, but it will make a nice boot drive for a new Windows 7 install.

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