Toshiba Dynabook Notebook with 512GB SSD Dynabook SS RX/WAJ

Toshiba have introduced the first ever netbook to feature a 512GB SSD in
the form of the Toshiba Dynabook SS RX/WAJ which, apart from boasting a
solid state drive offering read speeds of up to 230MB/s and write speeds
of up to 180MB/s comes with a 1.40GHz Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor and
3GB of RAM under the hood, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
wireless connectivity and a 12.1 display.

Official Toshiba Press Release:

Toshiba Launches dynabook SS RX2/WAJ , World's First PC Integrating
512GB SSD

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502), reinforcing its dynabook SS RX2
series of notebook PCs offering light weight, slim lines, and
long-lasting battery operation, today announced the introduction of the
top-of-the-range dynabook SS RX2/WAJ, world's first(1) PC integrating
512GB SSD (Solid State Drive). The new model is available in two
versions from today at Toshiba's on-line shop for the Japanese market.

The new, Toshiba-developed 512GB SSD employs a 2-bit-per-cell
multi-level NAND flash memory to realize, the world's largest capacity
SSD, with four times the density of SSD integrated into currently
available products(2). Furthermore, a new controller that realizes
high-speed parallel processing with the multi-level NAND flash memory
boosts data access speeds by approximately 230%(3) for read (max. 230MB
per sec) and 450%(3) for write (max.180MB per sec), compared with SSD
integrated into current PCs. It also boosts data access speed by approx.
300%(3) for read and 250%(3) for write, compared to a hard disk drive
(HDD)(4). SSDs are free of mechanical structures such as a rotating
disc, and ideal for integration into mobile notebook PCs, making them
more resistant to vibration and shock.

The dynabook SS RX2 is a mobile notebook PC created to the design
concept of true mobility . Its light (approx.1,095g), thin (19.5mm to
25.5mm) design integrates capabilities essential for mobile notebook
PCs, including long-time battery operation (12 hours)(5) and a
ruggedness that sailed through tests(6) by an independent certification
organization. Integration of an SSD reinforces the hallmark performance
excellence of the RX2, making the notebook perfect for use on the go.
The RX2 also achieves an energy-saving design that cuts power
consumption by adopting an ultra-low voltage CPU, a transreflective LCD
that uses natural sunlight to make screen images more visible even
without switching on the backlight, not to mention the power-efficient SSD.

Toshiba will continue to meet users' needs by developing and
commercializing notebook PCs integrating advanced features and
functionality.

Remarks:
(1) In the category of notebook PCs integrating 512GB SSD module unit,
as of May, 2009. (Source: Toshiba)
(2) The dynabook SS RX2/T9J integrating a 128GB SSD.
(3) Based on the measurement result using SSD module unit.
(4)Compared with the Toshiba's 2.5-inch HDD, 250GB, 5,400rpm integrated
into dynabook SS RX2/T8J . Some overseas models are compared with
Toshiba's 2.5-inch HDD, 250GB, 7,200rpm.
(5) Based on the JEITA's measurement method (Ver. 1.0). May change with
variations in the operating environment.
(6) The tests are conducted solely for data gathering and do not offer
any warranty of the product's resistance to drops or liquid spills.
Repairs for any problems resulting from dropping or spillage are not
free of charge.

The Toshiba Dynabook SS RX/WAJ has just been released in Japan where,
thanks to the 512GB SSD already coming in at around $1,500, its
retailing for the equivalent of a cool $4,000.