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If you remember those Premier SP800 and Premier Pro SP900 solid-state drives that ADATA teased us with in February, you'll be glad to know that they've crossed the Pacific to reach the US and Canada. The two SSDs are meant to give a swift kick to the performance of laptops with regular-sized, 2.5-inch drive bays. Both use SandForce controllers, but are focused on very different areas: the Premier's SATA II interface, 280MB/s reads and 260MB/s writes suit it most to newcomers looking to escape the land of spinning hard drives, while the tangibly faster SATA III, 550MB/s reads and 520MB/s writes of the Premier Pro cater more to the speed junkie set. Tracking down the Premier's 32GB and 64GB flavors might be a challenge, based on our early checks, but we've already found the Premier Pro's 64GB, 128GB and 256GB varieties lurking on Newegg at pre-discount prices between $100 and $300.

Continue reading ADATA ships its Premier and Premier Pro SSDs to US, gives your laptop a dose of energy

ADATA ships its Premier and Premier Pro SSDs to US, gives your laptop a dose of energy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 05:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fitting a truly quick solid-state drive into a small space isn't easy, and for that reason RunCore's new Mini DOM (Disk On Module) stands out from the crowd. It's billed as the first single-chip SSD to use a SATA interface (SATA II, to be exact), giving it that much more bandwidth than the pokey IDE and PATA DOMs of old while remaining under half the size of a regular mSATA drive. RunCore's own tests show it hitting about 113MB/s sequential reads and 47MB/s writes. Neither figure will knock the socks off even a mainstream budget SSD like Intel's SSD 330, but they're more than brisk enough for embedded gear. The drives can survive brutal conditions, too: an Industrial Grade trim level can survive temperatures as chilly as -40F and as scorching as 185F. So, the next time you pry open some military equipment and see one of these sitting inside, in three different formats and capacities from 8GB to 64GB, you'll know exactly what you're looking at.

Continue reading RunCore's Mini DOM packs single-chip, SATA-based SSD into tiny places

RunCore's Mini DOM packs single-chip, SATA-based SSD into tiny places originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Western Digital has expanded its line of desktop-grade VelociRaptors to include a 1TB model that's available now for $320, but those kidding themselves with that whole "250GB is enough" thing can get in for as little as $160. Top-level specs include a 10,000RPM spindle rate and a SATA 6Gb/s interface housed within a 3.5-inch heat sink -- useful for lessening the burden of the drive's thermal output on the rest of the machine. Storage Review's tests reveal that sequential read and write transfer speeds top out around 206MB/s, thermal dissipation is excellent with low power consumption, and that random access has improved compared with its 600GB predecessor. They consider the new HDD to be a "very appealing value proposition" and "a blend of high performance, storage, capacity, and low cost."

Hot Hardware discovered virtually identical numbers with their tests, but wasn't quite as forgiving when it comes to the cost-per-GB versus 7200RPM hard drives. However, they call this VelociRaptor the "fastest HDD yet" at "nearly double the capacity of previous" model. You can find even more stats and impressions to chew on at the sources below.

Continue reading WD's 1TB VelociRaptor HDD gets reviewed: substantial gains, moderate price

WD's 1TB VelociRaptor HDD gets reviewed: substantial gains, moderate price originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 tb1 tb hdd10000 rpm10000Rpm1Tb1TbHdd2.5 inch2.5Inchhard drivehard drivesHardDriveHardDriveshddmagnetic storagemagneticstorageNAND memoryNandMemorynotouchraffreview roundupReviewRounduprotary acceleration feed forwardsatasata 6gSata6gssdvelociraptorwdwd velociraptorWdVelociraptorwestern digitalwestern digital velociraptorWesternDigitalWesternDigitalVelociraptorMon, 16 Apr 2012 20:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Micron ships RealSSD C400 mSATA SSD into slender Ultrabooks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/micron-ships-realssd-c400-msata-ssd-ultrabook-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/micron-ships-realssd-c400-msata-ssd-ultrabook-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/micron-ships-realssd-c400-msata-ssd-ultrabook-drive/#commentsmicron crucial realssd msata c400The only problem with mobile gizmos getting even more mobile? The cost of those bantam components squeezed within 'em. That said, at least we have the option to trim a few more millimeters from the chassis of our next-generation laptops, as Micron has announced a new mSATA solid state drive that's engineered specifically for the increasingly crowded Ultrabook market. The RealSSD C400 emanates realness, boasting a form factor that's around the size of a business card and arriving with capacities ranging from 32GB to 256GB with a SATA 6Gbps interface. Furthermore, Micron has tapped its 25 nanometer process technology to craft these things, with OEMs having access to the first lot; upgraders can look forward to a Crucial-branded version later this year, but who knows how much you'll have to pay.

Update: Looks like our pals at Storage Review have a full review up, replete with more benchmarks and charts than you could shake a 3- x 5cm stick at.

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Micron ships RealSSD C400 mSATA SSD into slender Ultrabooks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB

SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eurocom, like its chassis-brethren Maingear and Clevo, just lives to jam over-sized Sandy Bridge E hardware into mumpsy laptops. Find yourself in front of the Panther 4.0 and you'll be staring into a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 display (you can choose between matte, glossy and 3D) as you work or game away on a choice of GeForce GTX 580M, Quadro 5010M or Radeon HD 6990M graphics kit. There's space for four terabytes of SATA 3.0 storage and 32GB of RAM. It's weighing in at 12.1lbs, so a quick warning to anyone whose muscles have atrophied with excessive Ultrabook usage: it's wise to do some reps down at the gym. When it arrives in March, it'll cost you $2649 for the base model -- from there, you can upgrade as far as your wallet / procurement budget will allow.

Gallery: Eurocom Panther 4.0 Press Images

Eurocom Panther 4.0 Press Images

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Eurocom Panther 4.0 is the mirror universe's version of an Ultrabook originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingston's turning its SSD solutions up to eleven on its new SSDNow family of products. The SSDNow V+200 is a solid state drive toting SATA 3.0 SandForce SF-2281, capable of up to 535 MB/s read speeds and 480 MB/s writing speeds. Regardless of whether it's for your office or home rig, Kingston reckons it's got your storage needs covered, offering up the V+200 in 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB sizes. The 2.5-inch drives arrive with self-encryption as standard, alongside a three-year warranty with support -- something that's getting increasingly rare. The full press release is waiting below.

Update: Prices, alongside the upgrade kit, range from $156 to $985 -- depending on exactly how many photo albums you need on solid state storage.

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Kingston launches new family of high performance SSDs, doesn't care if you're a business or a consumer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems like only yesterday that pureSilicon released its new Nitro N2 and Renegade S4 SSDs. Today, the company followed up on that announcement with the Kage K1 USB SSD, and the Kage K1 SATA SSD. The former is a USB 3.0-based SSD drive that measures around 4.5mm in thickness and offers up to 240GB of MLC space. It's available for pre-order now, at a price of $230, with shipments expected to start up sometime during Q1 of this year. As for the Kage K1 SATA SSD, it's more in line with what you'll find with the aforementioned Nitro N2 and Renegade S4 varieties. Capable of delivering up to 6Gb/s, the eMLC NAND flash memory-based SATA SSD promises reading speeds of up to 540 MB / sec, writing speeds of 520 MB / sec, and boasts up to 400 GB of usable eMLC. That'll cost you a bit more, though, with a price tag of $975. It too, is available for pre-order now, with shipments slated for early this year.

Continue reading pureSilicon announces Kage K1 SATA and USB SSDs, up for pre-order now

pureSilicon announces Kage K1 SATA and USB SSDs, up for pre-order now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availabilitykage k1 sata ssdkage k1 usb ssdKageK1SataSsdKageK1UsbSsdpricingpuresiliconpuresilicon kagepuresilicon kage k1PuresiliconKagePuresiliconKageK1SATAsolid state driveSolidStateDriveSSDusb 3.0Usb3.0Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:05:00 EST<![CDATA[RunCore outs new storage solutions for CES, Marvell-based Falcon series included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/runcore-outs-new-storage-solutions-for-ces-marvell-based-falcon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/runcore-outs-new-storage-solutions-for-ces-marvell-based-falcon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/runcore-outs-new-storage-solutions-for-ces-marvell-based-falcon/#comments If you're looking to quell your inner storage enthusiast after the holidays, RunCore may have something to satisfy your appetite. The company announced that it has two products intended for launch at CES. The Falcon series is a Marvell-based storage solution that boasts R / W IOPS speeds that best the outfit's Pro V SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Speaking of the Pro V series, RunCore is looking to set up shop in Ultrabooks with a 7mm model of its 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD with 540 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write speeds. Looking for a bit more info? Hit the full PR after the break.

Continue reading RunCore outs new storage solutions for CES, Marvell-based Falcon series included

RunCore outs new storage solutions for CES, Marvell-based Falcon series included originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5-inch ssd2.5-inchSsd6gbps7mmCESces 2012Ces2012Falcon SeriesFalconSeriesmarvellmarvell controllerMarvellControllerPro V SeriesProVSeriesRunCoreRunCore Falcon SeriesRunCore Pro VRuncoreFalconSeriesRuncoreProVSATAsolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdssd driveSsdDrivestorageWed, 28 Dec 2011 18:52:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS U32U with Fusion innards surfaces online, likely coming to the US for $449 and up]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/asus-u32u-with-fusion-innards-surfaces-online-likely-coming-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/asus-u32u-with-fusion-innards-surfaces-online-likely-coming-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/asus-u32u-with-fusion-innards-surfaces-online-likely-coming-to/#commentsNo, it's not a Zenbook, but for those of you not in the mood to spend $1,000-plus on your next laptop, it looks like ASUS will soon be selling something at a more... palatable price point. The U32U's been popping up on the interwebs lately, and it would seem the outfit's been cooking up a 13.3-incher powered by AMD's E-4 Fusion APU. Other specs include ATI's Radeon HD 6320 GPU, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, three USB ports (two of the 3.0 variety) and an 8-cell, 5,600mAh battery promising up to 12 hours of runtime. Unlike the ASUS U24e, the U32U seems likely to make it to the U.S. given the poster, which lists the price in US dollars: $509 for the Windows 7 Home Basic model, and $449 for the DOS version. More details at the source link, though we suspect you'll want to bide your time until next week's Black Friday scramble anyway.

Continue reading ASUS U32U with Fusion innards surfaces online, likely coming to the US for $449 and up

ASUS U32U with Fusion innards surfaces online, likely coming to the US for $449 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13 inch13-inch13.3 inch13.3-inch13.3Inch13Inch2.03.0802.11nAMD E450AMD FusionAmdE450AmdFusionASUSATI Radeon HD 6320AtiRadeonHd6320batterydisplayDOSe-450FusionGPUionleakleaksLED-backlitlithiumprocessorSATAspecsU.S.U32UU36USBWi-FiWindows 7 Home BasicWindows7HomeBasicThu, 17 Nov 2011 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[OCZ debuts Synapse Cache Series SSDs to compensate for your HDD's shortcomings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/ocz-debuts-synapse-cache-series-ssds-to-compensate-for-your-hdd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/ocz-debuts-synapse-cache-series-ssds-to-compensate-for-your-hdd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/ocz-debuts-synapse-cache-series-ssds-to-compensate-for-your-hdd/#comments This really shouldn't come as much of a surprise, given some of OCZ's other offerings, but the company has outed its Synapse Cache SSDs so you don't have to suffer the speed limitations inherent in spinning disk storage. These 2.5-inch, 6 GB/s SATA drives come in 64 and 128GB flavors, and do the dual drive dance with your HDD of choice using the firms' Dataplex caching software. That nifty bit of code hastens data retrieval by dynamically managing your data, placing frequently used info on the speedy SSD, and shoving the rest on your capacious, cheap-as-chips HDD. When can you up your storage speed limit and how much will it cost? OCZ's not telling, but the drive's full performance specs can be found in the PR and source below.

Continue reading OCZ debuts Synapse Cache Series SSDs to compensate for your HDD's shortcomings

OCZ debuts Synapse Cache Series SSDs to compensate for your HDD's shortcomings originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6 gbps6Gbpscachecachingdataplexhddhybridhybrid driveHybridDriveoczozc synapse cache ssdOzcSynapseCacheSsdsatasata iiiSataIiisddsolid state driveSolidStateDrivesynapse cache ssdSynapseCacheSsdThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Kingston's high-performance KC100 SSD is S.M.A.R.Ter than yours]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/kingstons-high-performance-kc100-ssd-is-s-m-a-r-ter-than-yours/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/kingstons-high-performance-kc100-ssd-is-s-m-a-r-ter-than-yours/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/kingstons-high-performance-kc100-ssd-is-s-m-a-r-ter-than-yours/#comments Good news for secure data fans who aren't fond of moving parts: Kingston's shipping a new line of security-focused solid state drives for all your info-hiding needs. Despite being touted as an enterprise product, the new line will happily sit in any SATA-capable machine you wish, smoothly chugging along thanks to its beloved SandForce DuraClass technology. It's not often you find a veritable plethora of features tucked between slabs of NAND, but these guys do have some smarts. Literally. S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology -- don'tcha know) is firmly onboard, as well as self-encrypting tech to keep any schadenfreude at bay. Beyond that, you can look forward to 6Gb/s throughput, backwards-compatibility with current SATA 2 systems, plus a pretty darn generous five years of warranty. For your cut of the action you'll be shelling out $337 (120GB), $650 (240GB) or $1,270 (480GB), depending on how much data you just can't walk away from. A not-at-all pushy infomercial is embedded after the break -- for laughs, or learning.

Continue reading Kingston's high-performance KC100 SSD is S.M.A.R.Ter than yours

Kingston's high-performance KC100 SSD is S.M.A.R.Ter than yours originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Satechi will LockDown your SATA hard drive, boasts USB 3.0 too

Satechi will LockDown your SATA hard drive, boasts USB 3.0 too originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The original PR erroneously reported the low-power state as 50mW, the correct draw is 5mW.

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SanDisk working to push SSD power consumption lower, squeeze more juice out of your battery originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>devslpindustryintelmicrosoftsamsungsandisksatasata devslpSataDevslpsolid state drivesolid state storageSolidStateDriveSolidStateStoragessdstandardstandardsTue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:00 EST<![CDATA[OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD lineup updated with smaller 60GB option for $130]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/28/owc-mercury-electra-6g-ssd-lineup-updated-with-smaller-60gb-opti/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/28/owc-mercury-electra-6g-ssd-lineup-updated-with-smaller-60gb-opti/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/28/owc-mercury-electra-6g-ssd-lineup-updated-with-smaller-60gb-opti/#comments Looking for a peppy SSD to turbo charge your workflow and don't need a whole lot of storage capacity? Back in June, Other World Computing introduced its speedy SandForce-endowed Mercury Electra 6G SSDs with a base model priced at $230 $200 for 120GB. Now the company's added a cheaper option to keep things fast and your wallet happy. Those wanting a taste of its 556MB/s read and 523MB/s write speeds can now opt for a 60GB variation, priced at just $130. Sure, it may not be ideal for saving your entire Queen back catalog, but it could be a nifty route for faster boot-up and load times, right? It's available now from OWC. Zip past the break for the full PR.

Continue reading OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD lineup updated with smaller 60GB option for $130

OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD lineup updated with smaller 60GB option for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Globetrotting financiers have a new companion to slot into their briefcases, now that Acer has taken the wraps off its TravelMate Timeline 8481T notebook. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and weighing in at 3.7 pounds, this little guy boasts a 14-inch, 1366 x 768 LCD that's been engineered to fit within a 13-inch footprint, thanks to a frameless, bezel-trimming design. The latest addition to the TravelMate 8481 family also boasts 4GB of DDR3 memory (or 8GB, if you upgrade) and a 320GB SATA hard drive, along with the usual collection of WiFi, Bluetooth and USB 3.0 capabilities -- all packed within a slim, 0.87-inch thick frame. The laptop is expected to start shipping in "early September" for $1,000, but you can find more details in the full PR that's sitting after the break.

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Acer unveils TravelMate 8481T laptop for the all-business crowd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Many SSDs could easily blow away that legacy spinning drive in your notebook, but there's always room for a performance boost when it comes to tech. Announced last week, Samsung's 830-series SSD packs up to 512GB of storage, and full support for SATA's 6Gbps max throughput -- a 100 percent boost over Samsung's previous gen drive. There's only one problem with last week's version: it's only available to OEMs, leaving a DIY upgrade out of the question. Well, today Samsung announced consumer availability for the same drive, letting any Joe Bag O' PC Upgrades pick one up at retail come October. Drives will be available in 64, 128, 256, and 512GB capacities, with pricing details coming at the official launch this fall. Jump past the break for the full PR, should you care to read all about the drive's "precision engineered" brushed metal enclosure, with "deep black" highlights and a "stylish and chic exterior" -- exactly the features you should be looking for in an SSD.

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Samsung's 6Gbps SSD gets a consumer label, October release date originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SATA-IO outs new SATA Express and Embedded SSD standards, acronyms abound originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been barely four months since Toshiba introduced its MK7559GSXP -- a tightly-packed, 750GB hard drive that, believe it or not, has already been eclipsed by the MQ01ABD series. Unveiled yesterday, the company's new lineup of 2.5-inch HDDs offers up to 1TB of storage capacity, thanks to an architecture that squeezes 500GB out of every platter. Standing at 9.5mm tall, the 5,400RPM drives also boast an areal density of 744Gb per square inch, and are designed to maximize energy efficiency, burning just 0.55 watts in idle mode. Gamers and entertainment gurus, meanwhile, would benefit from the MQ01ABD's enhanced acoustics, which max out at 19dB in idle, and 24dB while seeking. No word yet on pricing, but the beasts are scheduled to go into mass production by the middle of this month. For more of the nitty gritty, gallop past the break for the full press release.

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Toshiba unveils MQ01ABD HDD series, packs 1TB on a 9.5mm frame originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9.5mm9.5mm hdd9.5mmHddacousticsareal densityArealDensitycapacityenergy efficiencyEnergyEfficiencyhard driveHardDrivehddMQ01ABDSATAtoshibaToshiba MQ01ABDToshibaMq01abdTue, 02 Aug 2011 10:10:00 EST<![CDATA[OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSDs boast big speeds, price to match]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/owc-mercury-electra-6g-ssds-boast-big-speeds-price-to-match/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/owc-mercury-electra-6g-ssds-boast-big-speeds-price-to-match/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/owc-mercury-electra-6g-ssds-boast-big-speeds-price-to-match/#comments OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD Other World Computing may specialize in upgrading aging Macs, but you don't have to own one to jam one of its new Mercury Electra 6G SSDs in your computer. The high-end SandForce Driven line of NAND drives range in size from 120GB to a far more impressive 480GB and, with the aide of 6Gb/sec SATA 3.0, can sustain write speeds of 523MB/sec and read speeds of 556MB/sec. Of course, this sort performance doesn't come cheap -- the smallest of the trio will set you back $230, while the massive 480GB model weighs in at a wallet-sapping $930. You can pick them up now from OWC if you've got a serious need for speed, and plenty of disposable income. Check out the PR after the break.

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OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSDs boast big speeds, price to match originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The SSD market is about to get a little more crowded, now that Buffalo has unveiled a new, 256GB fatty. The company's SSD-N256S/MC400 has a SATA 6Gbps interface, supports multi-level cell NAND Flash memory and boasts read and write speeds of up to 405 MB/s and 223 MB/s, respectively. If you're interested in grabbing one, you'll have to shell out a cool ¥72,200 ($882). Or, you could get an even faster SSD for less money. The choice is yours.

Buffalo's 256GB SSD comes with 6GBps SATA interface, silly price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Corsair Force Series 3 SSDs: SandForce speed for modest money originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Letting Apple control most facets of your computing experience is just a fact of life for the Mac faithful, but if you want to swap out the hard drive for a bigger or faster one with the most recent iMac refresh, well, you have somewhat limited options. Rather than a 4-wire SATA configuration Apple uses a 7-wire configuration that keeps you from hooking up just any old hard drive, lest a temperature sensor go batty and your system refuse to cooperate. There are ways around it, but your warranty may not apply afterward...

Update: We've revised this post to clarify that this isn't exactly a new issue. The same problem existed in previous revisions, but the big issue now is that the separate thermal cable has been integrated into the SATA cable. It's similar to what was done before, just a little harder to get around now. But, you can get around it.

Update 2: Hardmac has a detailed analysis of the situation which we'd recommend you check out. It verifies OWC's findings, and recommends you short pins 2 and 7 to basically circumvent the issue. Why does Apple do this? The separate temperature monitor enables OS X to more regularly check the temperature of the system's drives without compromising overall bandwidth provided by SATA.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

iMac frees you from the tyranny (and convenience) of servicing your own hard drives (update: not exactly a new problem) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleclosedfirmwarehard diskhard driveHardDiskHardDrivehddimacnon-user-replaceableproprietaryreplacementSATAserviceupgradeFri, 13 May 2011 15:38:00 EST<![CDATA[OCZ unveils Agility 3 and Solid 3 SSDs for thrifty speedsters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/ocz-unveils-agility-3-and-solid-3-ssds-for-thrifty-speedsters/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/ocz-unveils-agility-3-and-solid-3-ssds-for-thrifty-speedsters/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/ocz-unveils-agility-3-and-solid-3-ssds-for-thrifty-speedsters/#comments Now that OCZ has shifted its corporate focus away from the DRAM market, the company has begun deepening its lineup of solid state drives with two new additions: the Agility 3 and Solid 3. The pair of 2.5-inch SSDs, announced today, run on the SATA III 6Gbps interface (unlike their SATA II predecessors) and come strapped with a SandForce SF-2200 processor that allows for some pretty speedy performance. The Agility 3 boasts a maximum read rate of 525MBps, a write speed of 500MBps and can crank it up to 60,000 IOPS. The Solid 3 ain't no slouch, either, with a 500MBps read rate, 450MBps writing capabilities and a max IOPS of 20,000. Granted, they won't deliver quite the same punch as the Vertex 3 Pro, but they also won't cost you quite as much. On the high end of the price spectrum is the 240GB Agility 3, at $480, with the 60GB and 120GB versions priced at $135 and $240, respectively. The Solid 3, meanwhile, is available in both 60GB ($130) and 120GB ($230). Not exactly chump change, but still cheaper than OCZ's heavier hitters. Hit the source links for more details.

OCZ unveils Agility 3 and Solid 3 SSDs for thrifty speedsters originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ideum releases MT55 HD multitouch table for hands-on museum-goers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Addonics SATA adapter turns six CF / CFast cards into one SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intels of Intel's X79 chipset exposed: 14 USB 2.0 ports but not a one with 3.0? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 lga2011-pin lga2011-pinLga2011Lgachipsetintelmotherboardpcieprocessorrumorsandy bridgesandy bridge-eSandyBridgeSandyBridge-esatausbusb 2.0Usb2.0x79Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel Sandy Bridge chipset flaw identified as a rogue transistor affecting SATA ports]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/intel-sandy-bridge-chipset-flaw-identified-as-a-rogue-transistor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/intel-sandy-bridge-chipset-flaw-identified-as-a-rogue-transistor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/intel-sandy-bridge-chipset-flaw-identified-as-a-rogue-transistor/#comments Intel raised quite a few eyebrows yesterday by disclosing that its Cougar Point chipsets suffer from an incurable design issue that would potentially degrade Serial ATA transfers over time. AnandTech has gone to the trouble of getting in touch with Intel to seek more information and the problem, as it turns out, is a single transistor that's prone to a higher current leakage than tolerable. This can not only diminish performance over the 3Gbps SATA ports, it can actually make them fail altogether. There is more comforting news, however, in that the pair of 6Gbps SATA ports on the chipset are untroubled by this ailment, so devices and users that never plug into the 3Gbps connections can just carry on as if nothing's ever happened. For everyone else, a repair and replacement service is taking place now, with Intel's budget for dealing with this problem said to be a generous $700 million.

Intel Sandy Bridge chipset flaw identified as a rogue transistor affecting SATA ports originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Jimmy sent us a chat log with an Intel customer service representative indicating that this recall only affects "some desktop boards based on Intel P67 chipset," that the H67 chipset boards appear to not be affected, but that the company doesn't have a comprehensive list yet. We've certainly seen cases where CSRs don't have all the info in this sort of situation, but still we'd advise waiting a bit before tearing your new mobo out and bringing it back to the store.

[Thanks, Matt]

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Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped and recalls beginning originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chipsetcore i5core i7CoreI5CoreI7cougar pointCougarPointinteloopsrecallsandy bridgeSandyBridgesatasilicon fixSiliconFixMon, 31 Jan 2011 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba introduces industry's first 1.8-inch hard drives with LIF SATA connectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/toshiba-introduces-industrys-first-1-8-inch-hard-drives-with-li/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/toshiba-introduces-industrys-first-1-8-inch-hard-drives-with-li/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/toshiba-introduces-industrys-first-1-8-inch-hard-drives-with-li/#comments Don't ever knock Toshiba for not pumping up the little guy. Well, unless you're producing microSATA-based 1.8-inch HDDs. Tosh has just revealed its newest line of PMP-friendly hard drives, with the industry's first 1.8-inch units being issued with low-insertion force (LIF) SATA connectors. They're being designed for use in media players, tablets and most anything else that can fit within the palm of your ever-sweating hand, with 160GB, 200GB and 220GB models being available. We're told that they surpass 2.5-inch drives in terms of vibration robustness, low power consumption, and quiet operation, and the whole lot also includes a 16MB buffer and requires just 0.35-watts to operate at low power idle. The whole package measures just 5- x 54- x 71mm, and while pricing information isn't readily available, samples will be headed out to product manufacturers next month.

Gallery: Toshiba introduces industry's first 1.8-inch hard drives with LIF SATA connectors

Continue reading Toshiba introduces industry's first 1.8-inch hard drives with LIF SATA connectors

Toshiba introduces industry's first 1.8-inch hard drives with LIF SATA connectors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: OCZ intros Vertex 3 Pro, Vertex 3 EX and Z-Drive R3 PCIe SSD at CES

Continue reading OCZ intros Vertex 3 Pro, Vertex 3 EX and Z-Drive R3 PCIe SSD at CES

OCZ intros Vertex 3 Pro, Vertex 3 EX and Z-Drive R3 PCIe SSD at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6gbpscesces 2011ces2011HSDLoczocz technologyOczTechnologypci expresspci express ssdpcie ssdPcieSsdPciExpressPciExpressSsdpower supplyPowerSupplypsur3sandforcesatasata 6gbpsSata6gbpssolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdvertexvertex 3 exvertex 3 provertex provertex pro 3Vertex3ExVertex3ProVertexProVertexPro3z-drivez-drive r3Z-driveR3zxWed, 05 Jan 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Thermaltake's Max 5G dual-fan USB 3.0 HDD enclosure cools your platters with style]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/thermaltakes-max-5g-dual-fan-usb-3-0-hdd-enclosure-cools-your-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/thermaltakes-max-5g-dual-fan-usb-3-0-hdd-enclosure-cools-your-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/thermaltakes-max-5g-dual-fan-usb-3-0-hdd-enclosure-cools-your-p/#commentsWe know what you were thinking: my external hard drive enclosure is nice and all, but why is it so quiet? Well, Thermaltake is here to fix that with its new Max 5G dual-fan enclosure. Outside the fans and the fancy LED lights (which can be switched off, if you're feeling unextreme one particular morning), the enclosure is pretty great itself, with a smokin' USB 3.0 plug and support for high-end 3.5-inch SATA 3.0 drives. The fans are to promote long life on your hard drive and "data integrity" and all that, but pretty much they just say to your SATA drive: "I care." And isn't that all that matters? The enclosure is available for pre-order right now for $52, no word on release.

Thermaltake's Max 5G dual-fan USB 3.0 HDD enclosure cools your platters with style originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>enclosurehard drivehard drive enclosureHardDriveHardDriveEnclosurehddhdd enclosureHddEnclosuresatasata 3sata 3.0Sata3Sata3.0thermaltakeusb 3usb 3.0Usb3Usb3.0Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Apricorn's Mac Array puts 512GB of RAIDed SSD into a single Mac Pro PCIe slot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/20/apricorns-mac-array-puts-512gb-of-raided-ssd-into-a-single-mac/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/20/apricorns-mac-array-puts-512gb-of-raided-ssd-into-a-single-mac/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/20/apricorns-mac-array-puts-512gb-of-raided-ssd-into-a-single-mac/#commentsSo, the whole wide world knows that the inside of your Mac Pro is fairly lust-worthy, but what's the use if you never crack open the side and install anything new? Apricorn -- a small, albeit respected name in storage -- has just concocted what may be the best reason yet to do precisely that. The outfit's new Mac Array is pretty straightforward: you'll get a foursome of 128GB MLC Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue SSDs strung together in a RAID 0 configuration, all on a single full-length PCIe X4 slot. That's 512GB of pure, unadulterated SSD power connected directly to the motherboard, and considering that it only takes up a single slot, there's nothing but a shortage of funds keeping you from adding a couple more and grinning over a 1.5TB SSD solution. A single Mac Array promises read rates of 760MB/sec and write rates of 524MB/sec, and if you double up, you'll see those surge to 1408MB/sec and 1027MB/sec, respectively. It's available now to make your every dream come true -- yeah, even that one about you dropping $1,499 on a new storage setup for your Apple desktop.

Apricorn's Mac Array puts 512GB of RAIDed SSD into a single Mac Pro PCIe slot originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapricornhigh-endMac Arraymac proMacArrayMacPropcieprofessionalraidsataSiliconEdgeSiliconEdge blueSiliconedgeBluesolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdssd raidSsdRaidstoragewdwestern digitalWesternDigitalSat, 20 Nov 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Transcend issues four new CFast 500 memory cards, promises 108MB/sec transfer rates]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/transcend-issues-four-new-cfast-500-memory-cards-promises-108mb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/transcend-issues-four-new-cfast-500-memory-cards-promises-108mb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/transcend-issues-four-new-cfast-500-memory-cards-promises-108mb/#commentsFebruary 2010 has come and gone, and we're still not seeing a heck of a lot of traction with regard to CFast. Hailed as the next major leap in the CompactFlash standard, CFast cards rely on the SATA interface versus UDMA / IDE, with Transcend's latest expected to boast transfer rates of 108MB/sec. As with other CFast cards, these too are shaped exactly like existing CompactFlash units, and while it seems as if the company is pushing these towards enterprise and industrial applications right now, it's just a matter of time before they make the jaunt to your local camera shop. Expect four sizes (2/4/8/16GB) to pop up in the next few months, and feel free to let your imagination run wild with respect to prices.

Continue reading Transcend issues four new CFast 500 memory cards, promises 108MB/sec transfer rates

Transcend issues four new CFast 500 memory cards, promises 108MB/sec transfer rates originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CFCFastcompactflashflashflash memoryflash storageFlashMemoryFlashStoragememory cardMemoryCardsatastorageTranscendTue, 02 Nov 2010 18:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Western Digital ships 3TB Caviar Green 3.5-inch hard drive for $239, 2.5TB for $189]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/western-digital-ships-3tb-caviar-green-3-5-inch-hard-drive-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/western-digital-ships-3tb-caviar-green-3-5-inch-hard-drive-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/western-digital-ships-3tb-caviar-green-3-5-inch-hard-drive-for/#comments You know that 3TB hard drive that Western Digital slapped into its range of My Book external units earlier this month? Looks like it's finally ready to free itself from those shackles. WD has today announced that it's shipping the component 3TB Caviar Green drive (WD30EZRSDTL) by its lonesome, perfect for those looking to beef up their NAS drives or just add a capacious archive drive to their SSD-equipped desktop rig. The 3TB monster is hitting just under two years after the 2TB Caviar Green went official, with this guy boasting 750 GB-per-platter areal density and Advanced Format technology. The outfit's also shipping a 2.5TB version (WD25EZRSDTL) for those who aren't quite able to swallow the full three, and both of 'em are bundled with an Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)-compliant Host Bus Adapter (HBA), which will enable the operating system to use a known driver with correct support for large capacity drives. Both units should be available to purchase from respected retailers as we speak, with the 3TB demanding $239 and the 2.5TB unit going for $189. Remember when the world's first 1TB drive in this form factor debuted for $400? Yeah... not too shabby!

Update: Storage Review, Legit Reviews and Hot Hardware have put this thing through its paces, and they all seem pretty darn stoked on the performance. Though, LR did seem to run into a few HD Tach issues, so be sure to peek that carefully.

Continue reading Western Digital ships 3TB Caviar Green 3.5-inch hard drive for $239, 2.5TB for $189

Western Digital ships 3TB Caviar Green 3.5-inch hard drive for $239, 2.5TB for $189 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, David]

Continue reading Viking Modular's SATADIMM jacks an SSD into your memory slot

Viking Modular's SATADIMM jacks an SSD into your memory slot originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Super Talent's dual interface UltraDrive MX SSD does SATA II and mini-USB

Super Talent's dual interface UltraDrive MX SSD does SATA II and mini-USB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>satasolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdstorageSuper TalentSuperTalentultradriveultradrive mxUltradriveMxusbWed, 28 Jul 2010 10:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Okoro's GX series HTPCs ship with SSD, USB 3.0, Core i7 and... an iPad?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/okoros-gx-series-htpcs-ship-with-ssd-usb-3-0-core-i7-and-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/okoros-gx-series-htpcs-ship-with-ssd-usb-3-0-core-i7-and-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/okoros-gx-series-htpcs-ship-with-ssd-usb-3-0-core-i7-and-a/#comments Yeah, it's true -- Okoro Media Systems is shamelessly hopping on the tablet PC bandwagon, and it's actually bundling an iPad with each GX series HTPC in order to give customers an elegant way to control their multi-zone audio setup (or whatever else you feel like controlling). 'Course, the GX line ain't the cheapest on the block, with starting prices just south of five large. That said, if you're looking for the most bodacious HTPC on the planet and you can't find the time to build your own, you can look forward to a Core i7 processor, upwards of 6GB of RAM, an 80GB SSD boot drive (paired with a 2TB 6Gbps media HDD), Blu-ray support, USB 3.0 ports and a quad CableCARD tuner. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Tap that source link if you're interested in customizing your own, but only if you're kosher with never leaving your home again in order to finance it.

Continue reading Okoro's GX series HTPCs ship with SSD, USB 3.0, Core i7 and... an iPad?

Okoro's GX series HTPCs ship with SSD, USB 3.0, Core i7 and... an iPad? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6gbps6gbps sata6gbpsSataapplecablecardcore i7CoreI7desktopgxhtpcintelipadmedia center pcmedia pcMediaCenterPcMediaPcmulti-zonemulti-zone audioMulti-zoneAudiookorookoro media systemsOkoroMediaSystemsOMSpcquad cablecardquad-cablecardQuadCablecardremote controlRemoteControlsatasata 6gbpsSata6gbpsThu, 08 Jul 2010 07:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Thermaltake shoves SATA HDD docks into V9 BlacX Edition PC enclosure]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/thermaltake-shoves-sata-hdd-docks-into-v9-blacx-edition-pc-enclo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/thermaltake-shoves-sata-hdd-docks-into-v9-blacx-edition-pc-enclo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/thermaltake-shoves-sata-hdd-docks-into-v9-blacx-edition-pc-enclo/#comments PC chassis enthusiasts (yeah, there is such a thing) will surely know that Thermaltake's V9 Black Edition has been out for a couple of years now, but there's evidently quite a bit of difference in the V9 BlacX Edition. Aside from that awkward letter change, of course. The otherwise ho hum mid-tower enclosure -- complete with a black outer shell, seven PCI expansion slots and a grand total of ten drive bays -- spruces things up by offering a pair of SATA HDD docks right on the front panel. Basically, the company took one of these right here and smashed it into the front of its newest enclosure. With it, you'll able to shove any spare 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA hard drive right into your system for quick access, all without needing an external peripheral to do it. In fact, we just made a promise to ourselves to never buy another case without this kind of magnificent integration. Check it this August for $99.

Thermaltake shoves SATA HDD docks into V9 BlacX Edition PC enclosure originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casechassisenclosurehddpc casepc chassisPcCasePcChassissatasata hdd dockSataHddDockThermaltakev9V9 BlacX EditionV9BlacxEditionSun, 20 Jun 2010 01:41:00 EST<![CDATA[OCZ pushes Agility 2 and Vertex 2 SSD families to 480GB, us further from HDDs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/ocz-pushes-agility-2-and-vertex-2-ssd-families-to-480gb-us-furt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/ocz-pushes-agility-2-and-vertex-2-ssd-families-to-480gb-us-furt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/ocz-pushes-agility-2-and-vertex-2-ssd-families-to-480gb-us-furt/#commentsIt's one thing to have to choose between an ultra-capacious, relatively sluggish hard drive and a cramped, relatively speedy solid state drive, but it's another thing entirely to get the best of both worlds. OCZ Technology is finally pushing laptop SSDs to the 400GB+ range, giving road warriors a fair chance at swapping out their existing HDD without taking a hit in the capacity department. Both the 2.5-inch Agility 2 and Vertex 2 lines are seeing 400GB and 480GB models added, with 250MB/sec read and 240MB/sec write rates promised. The new spinners are slated to hit shelves any moment now, and frankly, we're terrified to even look for pricing.

OCZ pushes Agility 2 and Vertex 2 SSD families to 480GB, us further from HDDs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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