Those sleek SSDs found inside the killer new MacBook Air models are busting out of their Apple shackles this morning, with maker Toshiba confirming they’re available now for manufacturers to load into new products.

Dubbed the Blade X-gale, these storage solutions are one of the key reasons why the new MacBook Air is so slim and yet can offer a raft of space for music, movies and files. Available on 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, Tosh reckons they’ll help make gadgets even slimmer.

A statement from the Japanese tech giant said, “Ideally suited for integration into space-sensitive products, including tablet PCs, laptops, mini-mobile and netbook PCs, Toshiba's latest SSD offering helps these devices achieve a super slim profile.”

So, now Apple’s led the way with an even thinner version of its pared down laptop, who’ll be next to use the Blade X-gale? Expect to see a welter of new devices rocking these SSDs over the coming year.

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Via MacRumors