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A solid state drive (SSD) is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. An SSD emulates a conventional hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in any application [Wiki].

SSD stores data onto arrays of non-volatile NAND-flash memory. This enables the SSD to consume lesser power and good data read-write throughput. Several SSD have made it into the market today, ranging from 8 GB - 64GB of memory space.

In 2008, consumers will be greeted with more SSDs in the market with higher densities, up to 128MB. These higher density storage devices will replace small mobile devices such as portable PCs and MP3/video players. Although higher density SSDs is possible to be marketed in laptops, cost is one of the major barrier for such implementation.

With the success of Asus EEe PC this year, there could be a wave of upcoming portable PCs that will ride the SSD storage bandwagon in 2008. Key players, such as Samsung, will lead the way in coming out with higher density SSD and I am hoping that prices of SSD will be more affordable for consumer use in 2008.