Samsung’s upcoming 980 SSD rumored to equip DRAM-Less PCIe 3.0 x4 technology
Back in 2020, Samsung launched the 980 PRO series of M.2 NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0×4 channels. This solid-state drive features a read speed of up to 7000MB/s. Now, as per the latest info, the company may introduce 980 non-Pro suffix solid-state drives using PCIe 3.0×4 channels on March 30.
Compared to previous generations, the upcoming SSD doesn’t include the EVO suffix. Besides, it is also unconfirmed whether there will be a 980 EVO product line or not. Moreover, German e-commerce companies have already exposed the pricing information of the Samsung 980 solid-state hard drive ahead of its official launch.
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According to the info, the 980 series products provide a total of 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB capacity options. This SSD is made with 136-layer V-NAND TLC flash memory particles that support the NVMe 1.4 protocol having the SLC simulation cache acceleration function. The drives of this series offer a sequential read speed of 3500MB/s, write speed of 3000MB/s, a 4KN QD32 random read rate of 500,000 IOPS, and a 4KB QD1 random write rate of 480,000 IOPS.
The sequential write speed and random read and write speed has also decreased of Samsung 980 series hard drives compared to the previous generation – 970Evo Plus. However, the sequential read and write speeds of 970Evo Plus are 3500MB/s and 3300MB/s, and the random read and write scores are 620,000 IOPS and 560,000 IOPS.
A few things to be noted that Samsung 980 series SSD supports AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal IEEE 1667 encryption, and the difference from previous products is that there is no onboard independent DRAM cache. Still, the Korean tech giant has not revealed this upcoming product while the reports suggest that the 250G version of the 980 series may be priced around $85, 500GB is priced at around $110, and 1TB is priced at nearly $180.
Samsung launched specially designed Galaxy cases for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The company has imagined and designed a dedicated range of smartphone accessories to mark its partnership with the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Featuring the color of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the new Samsung cases display a clean and modern style of Art Deco. Samsung has offered accessories in a wide range of designs so users can proudly wear the colors of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The designs include:
- Paris 2024 logo or stylized Art Deco writing that evokes the Roaring Twenties
- Letter model which displays the words Paris 2024 and uses the colors of the Olympics and Paralympics
- Black silicone case with white Paris 2024 logo
Interestingly, the Olympic accessories are designed and packaged in France. They are capable of absorbing shock and protecting the back panel from scratches thanks to a rigid back and soft edges. Others are made of silicone or a self-healing, non-slip resin offering better resistance.
In addition to the cases, other essential accessories celebrating Paris 2024 are available. Samsung revealed that over 50 case models are available. At the same time, the collection is compatible with a very wide range of Galaxy smartphones, including:
- Galaxy A05s
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
Availability: The cases and derived products in the Paris 2024 colors are already available in France, including some on the Samsung website.
Soon after the debut of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung launched an accessories line that has been crafted in collaboration with three European artists namely Ricardo Cavolo (Spain), Steven Wilson (UK), and Yeye Weller (Germany).
The accessories lineup for Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra comprises three types of cases. Since these accessories are equipped with NFC (near field communication) technology, they automatically display animations on the screen when attached.
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Customers who purchase one of the accessories will also receive a matching Galaxy Watch 6 face as a special gift. The collection is exclusively available for purchase from January 17, starting with 16 countries and extending to more than 20 markets by January 26.
Building on the company’s previous collaboration with contemporary artists, this new line of accessories will further enable users to take advantage of Samsung’s cutting-edge technology while still expressing their sense of style with distinctive art.
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Earlier, a long list of official Samsung Galaxy S24 series accessories have been leaked. Now, a tipster revealed dozens of first-party Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra cases ahead of January 17 Unpacked.
EvanBlass, who often leaks official stuff of unreleased products, today exposed Samsung Galaxy S24 series first-party cases. In a single image, the source squeezed over 5 dozen images of Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra cases.
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The leaked images of Galaxy S24 series cases consist of different kinds of products including transparent, solid-colored, printed, and flip-style. These cases will be available after the official release of Samsung’s new flagships.
