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Richard Kofler wrote:
> Paul schrieb:
>> Penang wrote:
>>>
>>> One funny thing is --- Intel has just announced the suspension of
>>> their X25-E SSD product
>>>
>>> Reason? Technical
>>>
>>> But rumors of pre-mature deaths of the SSD may cause Intel to think
>>> twice about selling products that don't work
>>>
>>
>> Link ?
>>
>>    Paul
>>
> Hi Paul
> 
> here is one of the many links:
> http://www.digitimes.com/bits_chips/a20090731PD216.html
> 
> Further infos and bg infos is here
> http://storagesearch.com/
> 
> search for
> 'Why Consumers Can Expect More Flaky Flash SSDs'
> 
> dic_k

As I don't have a Digitimes subscription, I had to use a paraphrased article
here, translated from Russian to English. This is just the BIOS password
issue, and not an issue with the flash chips.

http://groups.google.ca/group/fido7.ru.computerra/browse_frm/thread/407ee27588cd54f0/642ddf6e9845b640?tvc=1&q=a20090731PD216#642ddf6e9845b640

"  intel has suspended the supply of ssd-drive a new generation

    Published: 31.07.2009, 12:02

    Corporation INTEL [1] confirmed the existence of a problem with
    own solid-state drives next-generation ...

    ... And reported the suspension of deliveries.

    Hovye SSD drives are manufactured with the use of
    34-nanometer technology. Compared to the available market
    intel ssd-storage devices are more
    high capacity, enhanced performance and lesser
    value.

    The issue in question relates to an error in the embedded
    Software SSD-drives. In the case of user installs, and then
    try to edit or delete password BIOS, may fail, resulting in
    owner of the PC will lose access to information stored on
    solid-state disk.

    Users who have already bought a new generation of SSD, Intel
    strongly recommends not to proceed with the manipulation of password
    BIOS. The company works hard to eliminate mistakes and promises
    issue a corrected version lproshivki within two weeks.

    Added that the 34-nanometer Intel solid-state drives now
    made in the form 2.5 and 1.8 inches and are offered in
    modifications of the capacity of 80 and 160 GB.

    Prepared based on DIGITIMES [2].

    [1]: http://www.intel.com/
    [2]: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20090731PD216.HTML   "

A firmware patch for the BIOS bug was released Aug 10.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=750

    Paul