CES 2011: Super Talent Showcases RAIDDrive II

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 7, 2011 - 7:22 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.supertalent.com In 2011 Super Talent will release the second version of their SSD-based storage add-on card, dubbed RAIDDrive II. The RAIDDrive II will have several SSD drives installed in RAID, up to 2 TB, and the product is available in an add-on card using a PCI Express x8 connection (keep in mind that you can install x8 cards in x16 slots). According to the manufacturer, the forthcoming RAIDDrive II can reach a pretty impressive performance of up to 2.4 GB/s read and 2.2 GB/s write. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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WD Launches Scorpio Black 750 GB 2.5-inch SATA Hard Drive

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 5, 2011 - 1:46 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.wdc.com/en/company/pressroom/releases.aspx?release=7618ffd5... Western Digital has expanded their Scorpio Black line-up with the launch of a 750 GB 2.5-inch hard drive (model number WD7500BPKT). The new model has a SATA-300 interface, 16 MB of buffer, and spins at 7200 rpm. It has a suggested price of USD 149. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Intel Launches 310 Series SSD

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 30, 2010 - 7:35 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2010/12/29/new... Intel has launched their newest SSD series targeted to mobile devices (netbooks, tablet and handheld devices), the 310 series. Two models were launched: 40 GB and 80 GB. Both make use of 34-nm MLC memory chips, have a mini PCI Express connector, and speeds varying according to the model, as you can check below. 40 GB model: 170 MB/s (read) and 35 MB/s (write) 80 GB model: 200 MB/s (read) and 80 MB/s (write) Intel 310 SSD series are shipping to notebook manufacturers and they cost USD 99 and USD 179, respectively (prices for 1,000-unit quantities). Lenovo has already confirmed their intention to use these drives in their upcoming ThinkPad notebooks. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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PQI Unveils the S725 Ninja Flash Card Reader

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 29, 2010 - 10:29 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.pqi.com.tw/news_1.asp?ID=2896 PQI has released the S725 Ninja, a new card reader with USB 2.0/1.1 interface and support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards with capacities of up to 32 GB. It measures 1.34” x 0.8 x 0.35 inches (or 34.2 x 21 x 9 mm) and weights 0.17 oz (4.8 g), besides having a 360° swiveling design. No word on pricing was provided. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Super Talent Launches 500 GB USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 15, 2010 - 8:44 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/home/press_view.php?prid=38af86134b65d0f10f... Super Talent is rolling out the Storage POD, a 500 GB USB 3.0 external hard drive that can reach a maximum transfer rate of 90 MB/s when using it in USB 3.0 mode, of course. It is fully-backward compatible to the USB 2.0 standard, weighs 7 oz (200 g), and is priced at only USD 99.99. Super Talent will start shipping the Storage POD hard drive in early January 2011. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Toshiba Announces Enterprise-Class SSD Drives

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 14, 2010 - 10:31 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://sdd.toshiba.com/techdocs/MKxxx1GRZB_Release.pdf Toshiba has announced their newest family of enterprise-class solid state drives, the MKx001GRZB. Available in capacities of 100 GB, 200 GB, and 400 GB, the 2.5” MKx001GRZB drives make use of 32-nm SLC memory chips, have SAS-600 interface, and provides read and write speeds of 510 MB/s and 230 MB/s, respectively. These drives will enter mass production in the first half of 2011. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Seagate Intros 1 TB 2.5“ Enterprise Hard Drive

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 14, 2010 - 10:29 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=constellat... Seagate has introduced the Constellation.2, a 2.5” enterprise-class hard drive that features either SAS-600 or SATA-600 interface, operates at 7,200 rpm, has 64 MB of cache and self-encrypting technology, and is offered in capacity choices of 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB. Constellation.2 drives are shipping now to OEMs and distribution channels.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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A-Data Debuts S102 USB 3.0 Flash Drive Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 14, 2010 - 10:19 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.adata.com.tw/?action=product_feature&cid=1&piid=119 A-Data has introduced a new series of USB 3.0 flash drives, called S102, which is available in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB capacities. These drives measure 2.82 x 0.73 x 0.41 inches or 71.8 x 18.6 x 10.6 mm (L x W x H), weigh 0.5 oz (15 g), feature an aluminum body, and their speeds vary according to the model, as you can see below. 8 GB: 52 MB/s (read) and 11 MB/s (write) 16 GB: 68 MB/s (read) and 18 MB/s (write) 32 GB: 68 MB/s (read) and 31 MB/s (write) No word on pricing or availability was provided. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Seagate Intros Barracuda Green SATA-600 Hard Drives

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 3, 2010 - 9:14 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/green-drive-barracuda/ Seagate has introduced the Barracuda Green 5900.3 series, made up of two 3.5” hard drives with 1.5 TB and 2 TB capacities. These drives spin at 5,900 rpm, have SATA-600 interface, 64 MB of cache, and 4 K sector size (Advanced Format). The Seagate Barracuda Green 5900.3 is priced at USD 118.9 for the 1.5 TB model, and USD 149.99 for the 2 TB model. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Corsair Announces Additions to Force SSD Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 3, 2010 - 8:58 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/ssd_force/default.aspx Corsair has expanded their Force SSD series with the launch of two new models: F90 (90 GB) and F180 (180 GB). These new 2.5” drives features MLC memory chips, a SandForce SF-1200 controller, SATA-300 interface and presents read and write speeds of up to 285 MB/s and 275 MB/s, respectively. The F90 and F180 models are priced at USD 189.99 and USD 399.99, respectively. The Force SSD series now features models with 40 GB, 60 GB, 90 GB, 120 GB, 180 GB, and 240 GB capacities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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