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technologyexpert.blogspot.com - 4/14/2009
Intel Releases Firmware to Fix SSD Fragmentation Problem
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Intel released a firmware update for their X-25M and X-18M SSD drives on Monday, fixing a fragmentation issue first reported in February. Intel said this addresses a problem discovered by technology site PC Perspective in February. "This update implements several continuous improvements and ...
intel.com - 4/13/2009
Intel® High Performance Solid-State Drives- Intel SSD Firmware Download
— intel.com — The information here is intended for customers of the Intel® High Performance Solid-State Drive. It should be... used to update the SSD firmware to the latest production firmware offered by Intel. This firmware update has several continuous improvement ... (more) Intel® High Performance Solid-State Drives- Intel ...
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Intel Responds to Fragmentation with New X25-M Firmware
pcper.com - 4/13/2009
Intel Responds to Fragmentation with New X25-M Firmware
— pcper.com — In mid-February, PC Perspective broke the story about a potential issue with Intel's X25-M mainstream solid state... drives involving fragmentation and performance slow downs. At that time, after having the news picked up by everyone from CNet to the ... (more) Intel Responds to Fragmentation with New X25-M Firmware
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[Phoronix] Intel Core i7 On Linux Review
phoronix.com - 4/8/2009
[Phoronix] Intel Core i7 On Linux Review
— phoronix.com — Back in November Intel had formally launched the Core i7 series , but Linux benchmarks were not... to be found. However, in the weeks that followed, results began to emerge through the Phoronix Test Suite and Phoronix Global . Over time there were many ... (more) [Phoronix] Intel Core i7 On Linux Review
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HardwareHeaven.com — ... Intel released a firmware update for their X-25M and X-18M SSD drives on Monday, fixing a fragmentation issue first reported in February. ______________ Source: Tech-Ex ...

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