| Patriot Launches Torqx 2 SSD Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 28, 2011 - 8:52 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.patriotmemory.com/ |
Patriot has introduced the Torqx 2 family of solid state drives, which is comprised of 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB models. These new drives come in a 2.5” form factor, feature MLC memory chips, SATA-300 interface, 128 MB of buffer, and provide maximum read and write speeds of up to 270 MB/s and 230 MB/s, respectively.
Information on pricing was not revealed.
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| OCZ Announces Vertex 3 Max IOPS SSD Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 26, 2011 - 10:21 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com |
OCZ has expanded their Vertex 3 family of SSD drives with the launch of the Vertex 3 Max IOPS models. Contrary to the regular Vertex 3 drives that offer up to 60,000 IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), the Vertex 3 Max IOPS models provide up to 75,000 IOPS. The Vertex 3 Max IOPS drives use a SandForce SF-2200 controller, have SATA-600 interface, and are available in pre-order for USD 296.99 (120 GB) and USD 556.99 (240 GB).
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| Crucial Intros m4 SSD Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 26, 2011 - 10:20 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.crucial.com/company/media/releases/pressrelease.aspx?id=C1D... |
Crucial has launched the m4 series of SSD drives with capacities ranging from 64 GB to 512 GB. The m4 drives have a 2.5-inch form factor, make use of 25 nm MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash memory chips, and feature a SATA-600 interface. Speeds vary according to the capacity: 415 MB/s (read) and 95 MB/s (write) for the 64 GB model, 415 MB/s (read) and 175 MB/s (write) for the 128 GB model, and 415 MB/s (read) and 260 MB/s (write) for the 256 GB and 512 GB models. The m4 SSDs are available for USD 129.99 (64 GB), USD 249.99 (128 GB), USD 499.99 (256 GB), and USD 999.99 (512 GB).
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| Kingmax Announces Waterproof 64 GB SDXC Memory Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 26, 2011 - 10:19 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.kingmax.com/en_03_product_content.asp?sn=45 |
Kingmax has brought to the market a waterproof and dustproof 64 GB (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) memory card to join the previously-launched 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB models. This new card provides read and write speeds of up to 65 MB/s and 40 MB/s, respectively, and features a mechanical write-protection switch and support for CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) copy protection. Information on pricing or availability was not provided.
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| Seagate to Acquire Hard Drive Business of Samsung |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 21, 2011 - 11:22 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=samsung-se... |
About 10 years ago there were seven big players on the hard disk drive (HDD) business: Seagate, Samsung, Western Digital, Hitachi, Quantum, Toshiba, and Fujitsu. But things have changed a lot during this time. In 2001, Maxtor bought Quantum’s HDD division. In 2005, Seagate bought Maxtor’s HDD division. In 2009, Toshiba bought Fujitsu’s HDD division. Early this year, Western Digital bought Hitachi’s HDD division, and this week Seagate announced the acquisition of Samsung’s HDD division for about USD 1.375 billion (50% cash / 50% stock). So from now on, there will be only three big players on the hard disk drive market: Seagate, Western Digital and Toshiba.
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| Transcend Launches 1 TB USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 20, 2011 - 7:31 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.transcend-info.com/Press/index.asp?LangNo=0&axn=Detail&... |
Transcend has just launched two 1 TB portable hard drives, one with USB 3.0 interface (StoreJet 25H3P) and the other with USB 2.0 interface (StoreJet 25H2P). Both feature a shockproof, anti-slip rubber case, an internal suspension damper, an auto-backup button, and come with Transcend Elite data management software. The StoreJet 25H3P is now available for a suggested price of USD 205, while the StoreJet 25H2P is available for USD 185. 
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| Toshiba Announces Self-Encrypting HDDs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 14, 2011 - 8:49 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2011_04/pr1301.htm |
Toshiba has announced their first family of 2.5” hard disk drives that carry a self-encrypting technology that automatically invalidates protected data when connected to an unauthorized system. This family, dubbed MK6461GSYG, is comprised of five models (640 GB, 500 GB, 320 GB, 250 GB, and 160 GB), all of them running at 7,200 rpm with SATA-300 interface, 16 MB of buffer, a 12 ms average seek time, and AES 256-bit encryption. The MK6461GSYG should enter mass production at the end of June. 
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| ASRock Launches 3TB+ Unlock Utility |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 12, 2011 - 12:35 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/3TB/index.asp |
Owners of ASRock’s motherboards should be informed that the company has launched a free utility to allow the installation of a 3 TB+ hard disk drive on a computer equipped with a 32-bit operating system, like the Windows XP. Click here to learn if your ASRock’s motherboard is compatible with the utility. The 3TB+ Unlock is available for download at:
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| Seagate Unveils GoFlex Slim USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 6, 2011 - 10:30 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=goflex-sli... |
Seagate has expanded their portable hard drive offering with the launch of the GoFlex Slim, which according to the manufacturer, is the world's slimmest, portable, external hard drive. The GoFlex Slim measures 4.88 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches (124 x 78 x 9 mm), weighs 9.87 ounces (280 g), features USB 3.0 interface, and is available in 320 GB capacity. It has a suggested price of USD 99.99. A GoFlex Slim version for Mac computers should be launched in May.
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| G.Skill Intros Phoenix EVO SSD Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 1, 2011 - 9:41 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: - http://www.gskill.com/news.php?index=439 |
G.Skill has expanded their SSD offering with the launch of the 115 GB Phoenix EVO 2.5-inch model (FM-25S2-115GBPE). It features a SandForce SF-1222 controller, SATA-300 interface, and provides read and write speeds of up to 280 MB/s and 270 MB/s, respectively. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Intel Announces 320 Series of SSD Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2011 - 10:42 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/03/28/chi... |
Intel has just launched their third-generation of SSD drives, the 320 Series. The highlights of this new series are the use of 25-nm MLC flash memory chips and a proprietary Intel controller. The Intel 320 Series replaces the Intel X25-M Series. The new drives are available in 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch form factors, have SATA-300 interface, and built-in 128-bit encryption. On the table below you can see the models launched and their speeds, including price. Model | Form Factor | Read Speed | Write Speed | Price | 40 GB | 2.5-inch | 200 MB/s | 45 MB/s | US$ 89 | 80 GB | 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 80 MB/s | US$ 159 | 120 GB | 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 130 MB/s | US$ 209 | 160 GB | 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 165 MB/s | US$ 289 | 300 GB | 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 205 MB/s | US$ 529 | 600 GB | 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 220 MB/s | US$ 1,069 |
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| Western Digital Launches 6 TB External Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 17, 2011 - 7:21 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=210 |
Western Digital has expanded their My Book Studio Edition II series of external hard drive with the launch of the 6 TB model (WDH2Q60000), a product targeted to Mac users. It measures 6.53 x 6.02 x 3.85 inches or 16.6 x 15.4 x 9.8 cm (H x D x W), weighs 5.79 lbs (2.63 kg), has USB 2.0, eSATA and FireWire 400/800 interfaces, and comes with automatic and continuous backup software. The My Book Studio Edition II 6 TB hard drive has a suggested price of USD 549.99. 
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| Western Digital Will Buy Hitachi’s Storage Division |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 7, 2011 - 8:49 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.wdc.com/en/company/pressroom/releases.aspx?release=ba433e4b... |
The Western Digital will spend approximately USD 4.3 billion to buy Hitachi's storage division. Under the terms of the agreement, the Western Digital will pay USD 3.5 billion in cash and 25 million WD common shares valued at USD 750 million. Hitachi will have a 10% stake in Western Digital. The deal is expected to close in Q3.
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| SuperTalent Unveils TeraDrive SATA-600 SSD Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 7, 2011 - 8:28 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.supertalent.com |
SuperTalent has introduced their first SATA-600 SSD drives equipped with the new SandForce SF-2000 controller family, which can provide read and write speeds of up to 550 MB/s and 500 MB/s, respectively. The TeraDrive CT3 drives uses a SandForce SF-2200 controller and will be available in 480 GB model, while the enterprise-class TeraDrive FT3 uses a SandForce SF-2500 controller and will be available in 400 GB models. Prices were not announced, but these drives are expected to become available next month.
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| Seagate Intros 3 TB Barracuda XT Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 1, 2011 - 9:45 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=barracuda-... |
Seagate launched today a 3 TB hard drive that eliminates the need to purchase extra hardware or software to overcome the 2 TB barrier imposed by legacy PC BIOS and older operating systems, such as Windows XP. Thanks to the free Seagate DiscWizard software you can have access to the full 3 TB of capacity on systems running Windows XP. The 3 TB Barracuda XT works at 7,200 rpm, has SATA-600 interface and 64 MB of cache, and reach the market with a suggested price of USD 279.
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