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Silicon Power Computer & Communications Inc., founded by a group of specialists with more than 20 years experience in the field of international trading, global marketing, technical know-how of flash data storage products, is the world's leading manufacturer of flash memory cards, USB flash drives, DRAMS, and card readers. We are also the initiator to offer Lifetime Warranty service both for the Flash Memory Card series and USB Flash Drive products. At the heart of Silicon Power, it exists a strong atmosphere of "Sharing, Caring, and of being Trustworthy." These are our finest commitments at the core. Recognized and supported in over 90 countries, Silicon Power provides fast, international lifetime service and superior products. Silicon Power makes a remarkable and successful achievement in the global community. The company is headquartered in Taipei and has established branches worldwide including the Netherlands and Japan.

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  • editor's comments:- in May 2009 - Silicon Power launched a key ring form factor dual interface eSATA/USB MLC flash SSD. Capacity is 64GB, R/W speeds are:- 90MB/s and 50MB/s for eSATA, dropping down to 30MB/s and 20MB/s for USB.

    January 2010 - Silicon Power's current top of the range 2.5" SATA MLC SSD is the E10. It offers upto 256GB capacity, R/W speeds upto 230MB/s and 150MB/s.

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