Biwin Mini SSD Blends MicroSD Size With PCIe 4.0 Speeds For Next-Gen Handhelds

Data storage just got quite a bit smaller and faster. Chinese memory/storage brand Biwin has unveiled a new storage solution called the Mini SSD, a drive barely larger than a microSD card (and not to be confused with miniature SSDs). While we imagine that it'd be an uphill struggle for Biwin to turn Mini SSDs into a global standardized storage format, early adopters are obviously seeing the potential. So far, GPD and OneNetbook have already designed the drive slots into their upcoming gaming devices, like the GPD Win 5 we wrote about last month.

Measuring a svelte 15 x 17 x 1.4 millimeters, the Mini SSD is significantly smaller than M.2 2230 drives found in many portable PCs and is designed to be inserted in a dedicated slot, much like a SIM card in a smartphone.

Getting to this point has been made possible through advanced ...