Samsung Electronics has succeeded in developing the world ’ s slimmest 2 . 5 - inch nand flash - based data storage medium MLC SSD ( Multi Level Cell Solid State Drive ) of the largest capacity of 256 GB as for a SSD with controller for SATA 2 -- the fastest PC - SSD interface available currently , the company announced in the 2008 Samsung Mobile Solution ( SMS ) Forum held at the Westin Taipei Hotel on May 26 . In addition , with another successful development of the world ’ s first mobile TV multimode receiver RF ( Radio Frequency ) one chip solution , the world ’ s leading chipmaker has laid the groundwork for a reality in which the sole possession of the device enables consumers ubiquitous access to information on news , sports and weather . The 256 GB MLC SSD newly developed by Samsung Electronics boasts the world ’ s fastest reading ( 200 MB / s ) and writing ( 160 MB / s ) speed among the existing 256 GB SSDs . It has the largest capacity among 2 . 5 - inch SSDs and a thickness of 9 . 5 millimeters -- the thinnest among 256 GB SSDs . Citing the market researcher iSupply ’ s data that the world SSD market will grow 124 percent annually to reach $ 8 . 7 billion in 2012 , the chipmaker said it will strengthen cooperation with PC and server firms to lead diversification of SSD applications by exploring the 100 GB - and 200 GB - server market . Samsung Electronics which embarks on mass production of 128 GB SSDs in coming July also plans to mass produce 256 GB SSDs within the year . “ The latest development of 256 GB SSDs opens the so - called ‘ 2 nd generation notebook ’ era and it is a revolutionary change comparable to the evolution from cassette player to MP 3 player , ” Samsung said . [ Sun - young Park / KHS ] [ ⓒ Maeil Business Newspaper & mk . co . kr , All rights reserved ]