SSD capacities are too small and expensive, Windows ReadyBoost has too many variables and limited to Windows Vista, Intel's Turbo Memory didn't really work and now SanDisk is taking their shot at boosting HDD storage performance with their new Vaulter (8G, 12GB, 16GB) PCIe module. The theory is still the same, an external flash storage that sits between the system and HDD to act as cache. However, unlike Turbo Memory and ReadyBoost, Vaulter isn't just another cache, it tries to optimize data access between itself and the HDD - certain data types are stored on the Vaulter directly, while others are moved to the HDD. This way, you get to see SSD-like performance immediately without losing the huge capacities of traditional HDDs. One thing's for sure is that we can't wait to try this new gadget to see if it can offer notable improvements.
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