Samsung's recent 850 Pro SSD launch debuted VNAND , a new approach to Flash memory that aims to improve overall capacity in a small space. The 850 Pro SSD is targeted at professional users, as evidenced by a focus on encryption, endurance (at 150 TBW), and high speeds across the board.

Samsung launched its new SSD at fairly high (though expected) prices -- $130 for 128GB, $230 for 256GB, $430 for 512GB, and $730 for 1TB. With some distance from its launch a week ago, the company has issued a price reduction on all its new 850 Pro SSDs.

Samsung 850 Pro SSD Specs

Spec Samsung 850 Pro Form Factor 2.5" Capacity 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Interface SATA III Controller Samsung MEX Controller Sequential Read: Up to 550MB/s

Write: Up to 520MB/s 4K Random Read: Up to 100k IOPS

Write: Up to 90k IOPS

The 850 Pro's prices are found in the table below:

New Price Old Price 128GB $130 $130 256GB $200 $230 512GB $400 $430 1TB $700 $730

The 850 Pro can be found on Newegg here or Amazon here.

- Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke.