Toshiba Announces 512 GB SSD by 2009

Toshiba announced its plan to launch a new series of SSD for Q2 2009. All models will be in 2.5” format with record storage capacity of 512 GB, while 1.8” models will top at 256 GB (compatible wit hthe MacBook Air).
Featuring a new improved controller, the performance levels are dramatically increased to 240 MB/s and 200 MB/s in reading and writing mode respectively.
Prices of such new high-end SSD are not known yet, but depending on competitors’ offers it might quickly go down.