Interesting — why stay tied to the limited SATA 2 port and not use PCIe 1x Runcore must have imagined.

Press-release: This new SSD design not only boosts your sustained performance but it also focuses on random small file read and write speeds, the speeds that create bottle necks in current and past PATA, SATA HDDs, and some SSDs. With operating system and applications consisting of thousands of small files, the RunCore Pro IV Light SSD can process these files at nearly 4 times the speed of a conventional spinning hard drive while creating a more efficient and satisfying user experience.

The RunCore Pro IV Light mini-SATA PCIe SSD is the ideal choice for the storage media of the ultra-mobile PC. With its small footprint and industry-standard design, the Mini-SATA PCIe SSD format is fit for embedded solid state storage because it allows for high capacity and high performance while ensuring compatibility in ultra-mobile PC’s.

* Key Features
* 80MB/s write and 125MB/s read speeds
* 4K random: 18MB/s read and 5 MB/s write speeds
* 32MB (16GB, 32GB) and 64MB (64GB) cache sizeSpeed increases in startup, application launch, multitasking between programs, opening/rendering/saving large files, and shutdown
* Silent operation
* Extended battery life
* Heat reduction
* Increased reliability and durability
* Compliant with SATA 2.6 protocol
* Easily install any major OS: Windows9X/Me/NT/XP/CE/Vista/Windows7, MAC, Linux and Unix.

All RunCore Pro IV SSD offers upgrading made easy with our simple 3 Step Do-It-Yourself upgrade package give you all the tools you need and simplifies the process where even novice computer users can easily complete.

1. Plug the RunCore SSD drive into an available USB port.
2. Run the included cloning software.
3. Install the SSD and enjoy.

For more information please visit www.Runcore.com