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Kingston supply their SSDNow V+ range in attractively designed black and green packaging that consists of an outer box and an inner plastic packet. The reverse of the box details the products features and specifications in a number of languages. The packaging should provide more than enough protection to prevent damage in transit.
They bundle a vast array of accessories which should ensure the installation process is as hassle free as possible for PC users. For those who plan to simply upgrade their PC, Kingston provide an 2.5″ external drive caddy and a copy of Acronis True Image HD which will let you create an exact replica of your current PC's hard drive on the SSD. They also provide SATA power and data cables and a 3.5″ mounting bracket.
The drive itself has a metal casing which should make it very resilient to damage. It will also help the drive dissipate heat effectively which should improve longevity. If the drive does fail of it's own accord, though, Kingston provide a 3-year warranty with all of their SSDs which will cover you.
Kingston has chosen to use the Toshiba T6UG1XBG controller for the V+100 series which is actually the same as the one used in Apple's latest Macbook Air. Consequently, the Kingston V+100 series drives boast the same performance figures as Apple's, 230 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write.
For Windows users it's worth noting that the Kingston V+100 Series supports TRIM. But OS X doesn't support TRIM yet so those upgrading their Mac needn't worry. For those who want a larger drive than the 64 GB model tested, Kingston produce the V+100 drives in numerous capacities from 64 GB to 512 GB, including 96 GB. We would say that the 96 GB version is the pick of the range as it offers a good deal more storage space than the 64 GB version and only costs around £130 inc. VAT.
