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Plextor Offers M2 Series Solid State Drive

Every discriminating computer geek or gamer wants only the fastest and most efficient PC hardware – and when it comes to storages, Solid State Drives are the best there is. But just like all components, there are the so and so and there is the new Plextor M2 Series solid state drive. This SSD is one of the primary drives that support the high-speed SATA 6Gb/s interface that can provide extremely fast read and write speeds within the shortest possible time. This is further achieved through the use of currently most advanced control chip in the industry, the Marvell 88SS9174. To avoid slower data processing after long period of use which is commonly encountered in SSDs, the Plextor SSD supports Microsoft TRIM command that wipes out data in the most efficient method.

Take a look at further noteworthy features of PX-M2 below:

• 128MB DDR3 cache buffer – aids in the SSD stabilization, reduces time of seek/read/write on flash memories for faster transfer rates, lessens the possibility of incoming frequently-modified data into the flash memory system, helps in prolonging the SSD lifespan
• Dynamic Wear Leveling technology – evenly utilizes the most efficient data portion method to write data into different memory blocks
• Unique Instant Restore Function – allows data transfer rate perform like new regardless of being in a “dirty state” which overcomes slower performance issues after a prolonged usage
• Acronis True Image – offers disk cloning and backup utilities for easier replacement of the existing hard disk drive and ongoing backing up of new SSD

Plextor’s SSD is offered in three different capacities, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB and backed by three year limited warranty. Purchase a Plextor SSD here.

Crucial m4 Series Solid State Drive – Your Reliable Solid Solution

Due to the many benefits and even better function of SSDs, these are commonly used besides the typical hard drives. The solid state drives are noted to reduce power consumption, generate less heat, and more durable compared to traditional storage devices. Since they do not contain any moving parts, they are more lightweight, quieter, and more reliable even under extreme operating environments or temperatures. And when you are looking for an SSD that combines performance and durability, you should rely to the experts like the Crucial brand with their 2.5-inch Crucial m4 SSDs. They offer Crucial m4 in different capacities of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. These SSDs are designed for client computing that delivers quicker boot and application load times for desktop and mobile users. Through high-speed synchronous MLC NAND, superior controller technology, optimized NAND management, and the 2nd generation SATA 6Gb/s interface, faster data transfers and low power consumption are achieved.

The Crucial m4 is engineered entirely in-house by the company known in memory technology and based on Micron’s leading-edge NAND media thus this product is guaranteed of the highest quality in the industry. The m4 series also has a standard hard drive interface and dimensions which make it compatible as a storage upgrade to most notebooks. So if you are planning for a hard drive replacement for netbook or notebook, get a Crucial SSD now!

Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8 Offers an SSD-like Performance in a Flash Drive Form

Sure enough, size is one big aspect for new powerful gadgets – the slimmer, lighter, and smaller, the better. This is true with the new Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8. It may look like a plain flash drive, measuring 1 in. wide, 4 in. long and 0.3 in. thick but this gadget is not just a regular storage device at all. It can reach up to 270 MB/s read speeds, doing better than internal and external hard drives. Because of the RC8’s dedicated SandForce SSD controller that allows the real-time use of eight channels of NAND memory, it is as good as a solid state drive. Additionally, the Express RC8 is backward compatible so it can use USB 2.0 connection. It doesn’t even require an external power since it is already USB powered.

Here are the technical specifications:
• Capacity - 25GB – 100GB
• Interface - USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
• OS Support - Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX
• NAND Flash - MLC
• Dimensions - 92.7 mm x 25.0 mm x 8.0 mm
• Data Integrity - 10 years
• Seq. Read - 270 MB/s
• Seq. Write - 220 MB/s
• Error Correction - Built in ECC/EDC functionality
• Wear Leveling Algorithm – Global wear-leveling
• Humidity - 5% to ~98% RH
• Operating Shock - 1500G
• Operating Vibration - 16G
• Operating Temp. - 0°C to 70°C
• Warranty - 2 years

The USB 3.0 Express RC8 comes in a sleek, anodized aluminum case and is available in 3 different capacities of 25GB, 50GB, and 100GB but no official pricing has been announced yet. If you are looking for more Super Talent USB 3.0 Flash Drive choices, visit here!

Seagate Savvio 10K.3, Savvio 15K.3 and Constellation ES.2 – The Ultimate Enterprise HDD Storage Solution


Seagate is leading an invasion of HDD-based enterprise storage solution and its three new next generation hard drives – the Seagate Savvio 10K.3, Savvio 15K.3 and Constellation ES.2 are leading the way. The Savvio 10K.3 is a 2.5-inch small form factor enterprise level hard disk drive that offers a high performance, solid reliability and large capacity solution for tier 1 and mission-critical server storage. It’s the first and only 2.5-inch 10,000 RPM drive that’s available in 300, 450, 600, and 900GB capacity on a single device. It comes in either 6 GB/s SAS or 4 GB Fiber Channel interfaces. The other model, the 15K.3 is a top of the line HDD optimized for tier 1 storage systems. It comes at 146 and 300 GB capacities, and it was designed to be an affordable storage option for performance systems and other wide variety of IT applications. The Savvio 10K.5 and Savvio 15K.3 additionally feature Protection Information for increased data integrity and an optional Self-Encrypting Drive for data privacy and protection. Both models also have a reliability rating of 0.44% AFR and 2 millions hours MTBF further backed by a 5-year warranty.

The Constellation ES.2 is a fifth generation 3.5-inch 3 Terabyte HDD that features one of the industry’s highest capacity and lowest operating power. It sports a third generation SAS interface and SAS-based Protection Information for end-to-end data reliability. Other HDD technology incorporated are Self-Encrypted Drive option, Rotational Vibration Feed Forward technology that maintains drive performance even when used in tight multi-drive system applications, and a PowerChoice on-demand low power option that helps keep the drive run on optimum temperature. The Constellation ES.2 can come in either 6 GB/s SATA or SAS interfaces.

You can also check out Seagate XT here.

Seagate Pulsar.2 and Pulsar XT.2 – The Ultimate Enterprise SSD Storage Solution


Seagate Technology once again proved it to be one of the world’s top storage solutions by releasing new products that meet not only the demands of the general consumer electronic market but the enterprise industry as well. Their latest lineups of enterprise storage solutions are designed for professional applications ranging from database servers and mass storage to bulk archiving and everything in between. Their latest addition to their industry award-winning storage line up includes two new enterprise and business class high performance and high endurance Solid State Drives – the Seagate Pulsar.2 and Pulsar XT.2.

The Pulsar.2 SSD is the first MLC-enabled, up to 800GB high capacity SSD that offers the best in price to performance ratio, data reliability, and endurance needed by resource intensive enterprise applications. The Pulsar.2 is specifically made for enterprise use, it has an intelligent feature that can automatically identify and correct different data errors which can happen during typical drive operations. With the MLC NAND technology, this drive opens the way for SSDs to be a viable enterprise and professional storage options. Pulsar.2 natively supports 6 GB/s SAS and SATA interfaces.

The Pulsar XT.2 on the other hand is a 2.5-inch, SLC-based, 6 GB/s SAS SSD with capacities up to 400GB. It is the fastest drive in the Seagate products with consistent random read speeds of 48k and writes at 22 IOPS. Its sequential reads has been rated at 360 MB/s and writes at 360 MB/s. This SSD storage is built for the actual, complex, and varying loads of an enterprise environment.

The two second generation SSD models are backed by years of Seagate experience and have achieved a 0.44% AFE and 2 million-hour MTBF rating for unmatched data reliability.

You can also check out Seagate XT here.