Sandisk Debuts World's Smallest SSD Yet

siliconbits writes "Weighing less than a paper clip and smaller than a postage stamp, Sandisk's iSSD comes in a tiny Ball Grid Array and boasts support for the SATA standard, which means that it can be soldered directly on motherboards."

Re:That's a great idea!

[jeffmeden]

You *did* have a backup, right?

Re:Make them cheaper, not smaller

[somersault]

Why would they bait their breath? I await your reply with bated breath.

Geek Version of 20 questions ruined...

[MrMe]

I chose SSD for my "thing" in 20 questions all the time, now Sandisk has ruined it!

It's a thing.
Q1: Is it smaller than a breadbox?
Yes
Q2: Is it around the size of a postage stamp?
yes
Q3: does it weigh less than a paperclip?
yes
Is it a SSD?
Yes! Damn you Sandisk! You'll rue the day!

Re:Make them cheaper, not smaller

[ultranova]

Did it ever occur to you that drive manufacturers and researchers work on all of those things, but don't magically make breakthroughs in a given area simply because a bunch of jackasses on slashdot want them to?

Actually, they do. No through magic, but because they are cunning businessmen who have had the divinely inspired realization that if they direct their research towards producing what their customers - such as the jackasses on Slashdot - want, they might make more sales. Yes, I know, I didn't believe it either at first, but it really works!

I guess that's why they're manufacturers and you're an Anonymous Coward. And congrats to whoever modded you Insightful, too.

Postage Stump

[Anonymous Coward]

I really want to know how is this much different than a postage stamp?

The postage stamp isn't dropping in price.

Re:Make them cheaper, not smaller

[ArsenneLupin]

I understand what you mean, but what you manipulate is not in your pocket, even though your digits are...