Intel Z-P140 Solid State Device for Mobile Devices

Intel unveiled the new Z-P140 Parallel ATA solid state device (SSD), a tiny storage device for handheld devices. The device, smaller than a penny, can store 2GB and 4GB of data, is fast and consumes very little power. Using flash memory to store OS and computing data, the Z-P140 emulates a hard drive. The PATA SSD is optimized to enhance Intel-based computers, and it is slated to be an optional part of Intel's Menlow platform for mobile Internet devices that will be unveiled in 2008.

The smallest SSD in its class, the Z-P140 can store not only an operating system but also supporting apps and data. It is even extendable to 16GB. With read speeds of 40 MB/s and write speeds of 30 MB/s, the active power usage is 300 mW, and only 1.1 mW in sleep mode.