Intel lets slip roadmap for Optane SSDs with 1,000X performance

Intel has let slip its timeline for releasing what is arguably the most significant advancement in non-volatile data storage in years, its 3D XPoint (cross point) memory, which will be sold under the name Optane.
Taiwanese technology news site benchlife.info posted slides from a presentation showing that the line will be released by the end of this year and likely alongside its Kaby Lake processor platform.
Optane will likely debut several SSD lines, beginning with the Mansion Beach product by