The first laptop uses a 120 GB solid-state drive

Toshiba is preparing to launch the laptop version of Dynabook SS RX1 using a solid-state drive with capacities up to 120 GB. According to the manufacturer, Dynabook will upgrade to the first laptop to appear with a 120 GB SSD using flash memory chips instead of disks.

Toshiba is preparing to launch the laptop version of Dynabook SS RX1 using a solid-state drive with capacities up to 120 GB. According to the manufacturer, Dynabook will upgrade to the first laptop to appear with a 120 GB SSD using flash memory chips instead of rotating magnetic discs on the Japanese market.

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Dynabook SS RX1 Toshiba's first laptop model uses a 120 GB SSD technology drive.Photo: Engadget

Toshiba's aim to innovate the design of this popular Dynabook compact machine this time is to create the most innovative, competitive product with the MacBook Air ultrathin model built by Apple or the ThinkPad X300. Lenovo's solution is to bring environmental-friendly materials such as aluminum and stainless steel into the structure.

Regarding hardware configuration, Dynabook SS RX1 supports Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, 1.2GHz Core 2 Duo U7600 processor, 2GB RAM memory and Intel 945GMS graphics chip, 12.1-inch screen display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels and an impressive battery life of up to 12.5 hours.

Dynabook SS RX1 is expected to be released in June 2008, slower than the original distributor's original plan this month. Users can own a new version laptop with a reference price of about $ 4,000.