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Western Digital has released a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the My Passport Ultra. Available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, these ultra-compact hard drives come with a USB 3.0 connection interface, NTFS format and have built-in WD SmartWare Pro backup software with Dropbox integration. The 500GB and 1TB models are priced at $99.99 and $129.99, respectively. [Western Digital]
I-O Data has come out with a new line of SSDs, the SSDN-3V. Coming in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce 2281 controller and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 306MB/s and 186MB/s, respectively. The SSDN-3V will start start shipping from the end of May and will come bundled with a USB adapter that lets you plug it externally and a 7mm to 9.5mm adapter. Prices unannounced yet. [I-O Data]
Mach Xtreme has just added a new storage capacity to its MX-FX USB 3.0 flash drive line-up by announcing the 256GB model. Just like the 32GB, 64GB, 128GB models, the 256GB model also comes with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a USB 3.0 connection interface and promises to deliver read and write speeds of up to 300MB/s and 185MB/s, respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]
Buffalo has begun shipping their newest line of USB 3.0 desktop hard drives, the DriveStation DDR. Available in both 2TB and 3TB sizes, these high performance desktop hard drives come with a USB 3.0 connection interface, a 1GB of DRAM cache memory and provide transfer speeds of up to 408MB/s. The 2TB and 3TB models are priced at $139.99 and $179.99, respectively. [Buffalo]
Synology has once again expanded its line of 2-bay NAS servers by launching the DiskStation DS213j. Designed for small offices and home use, this compact NAS server is equipped with a 1.2GHz processor, a 512MB DDR3 RAM, two 2.5-/3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD bays (up to 8TB), 2x USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a built-in 92mm cooling fan and supports for multiple RAID setups (0,1) as well as JBOD. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Synology]
SMART Storage Systems is proud to introduce their newest line of SAS SSDs, the Optimus Eco. Coming in capacities ranging from 200GB to 2TB, these 2.5-inch enterprise SSDs are packed with 19nm MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SAS 6.0 Gbps interface and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 500MB/s, respectively. The Optimus Eco will be available in June 2013. [Product Page]
OWC has dropped a new line of USB 3.0 portable SSDs, the Envoy Pro EX. Coming in both 240GB and 480GB sizes, these fanless SSDs are equipped with an anodized aluminum enclosure, a USB 3.0 connection interface, Synchronous NAND Flash memory chips and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 436MB/s and 429MB/s, respectively. The 240GB and 480GB models are priced at $319.99 and $599.99, respectively. [Product page]
Toshiba has showed off a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives namely the Canvio Connect. Unlike most portable hard drives, the Canvio Connect has the ability to access and share files directly from the device, meaning users can back up videos and photos directly from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices that are equipped with Toshiba Storage’s iOS or Android app to the external hard drive. Available in 500GB to 2TB capacities, these portable hard drives feature a USB 3.0 connection interface, an 8MB of cache memory, NTFS format and a 5400RPM spindle speed. The Canvio Connect will go on sale from mid-May for $99.99 (500GB model), $109.99 (750GB model), $129.99 (1TB model), $169.99 (1.5TB model) and $189.99 (2TB model), respectively. [Toshiba]
Toshiba hits back with a new line of CompactFlash memory cards, the EXCERIA PRO. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes, these thumb-sized cards are compliant with CF 6.1 specification, correspond to Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2 standard (VPG-65) and can deliver read/write speeds of up to 160/95 MB/s (16GB Model) and 160/150 MB/s (32GB and 64GB Models), respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Toshiba]
Here comes a new 1-bay NAS server from QNAP, the TS-120. Designed for HOME / SOHO users, this 1-bay NAS server is equipped with a 1.6GHz Marvell 6282 processor, a 512MB DDR3 RAM, one 3.5-inch SATA HDD bay, 1x Gigabit Ethernet port, 1x USB 2.0 port (front), 2x USB 3.0 ports (rear), 1x eSATA port and a 50mm silent cooling fan. The TS-120 is available now. [Product Page]
