Transcend 256GB SATA3 MLC M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive

Transcend's MTS800 M.2 SSD's next generation SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and ultra compact dimensions make it best suited to address the high performance needs and strict size limitations of small form factor devices. This means it is perfect for use in the modern Ultrabooks, thin and light notebooks, and tablets. With the SATA III 6 Gb/s specification, powerful controller, and exceptional transfer speeds of up to 560 MB/s read and 310 MB/s write, the M.2 SSD easily handles everyday computing tasks as well as demanding multimedia applications.

Transcend's SATA III 6Gb/s MTS800 M.2 SSD supports Intel Smart Response Technology (ISRT), which allows you to configure your computer system with an SSD used as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory. This provides the advantage of having a hard disk drive for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience.

ISRT works by monitoring which programs and files you access most frequently and stores them on the SSD. As a result, application launch speed and overall system responsiveness are significantly improved, while the large capacity of the hard drive is free to store all your other programs and files. In this configuration, only one drive letter is displayed; no additional drive letter is required for the SSD used as cache.