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Mach Xtreme release low profile SSD module SATA MX-KATANA

Mach Xtreme comes with their new innovation memory system. It is a new solid state drive module which called the SATA MX-KATANA. It is interesting thing about this module that it sports low-profile SATA interface. According to Mach Xtreme said that the sleek KATANA Series module deliver an enhanced mobile computing experience with much faster application loading, shorter boot-ups, ultra-fast data access, and longer battery life. I think it is become the first innovation technology in memory industrial. Even though has low profile, it can provide high performance especially for laptops and notebooks. At this time this product will available in capacities of 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB. so you can chose depend on your needed.

In other hand advantage of the MX-KATANA drive delivers read and write speeds clocking in at up to 275MB/s read and 225MB/s write along with maximum of 20,000 IOPS. So when you want to transfers your data or copy your data you just need a little time. For example if you want to copy date which has size around 10 GB may be you just need 10 or 7 minutes. About the prices the Mach Xtreme not yet give explanation, but don’t worry about it because we will give you information about that.

PCIe storage RamSan-70 called 900 GB Gorilla

Today the RamSan-70 delivers a complete PCIe storage system on a half-length PCIe card. It can minimize latency between processors and storage, and is easily installed in minutes. It is like SSD which can delivers up to 900 GB of usable Flash or 1280 GB raw. In this case the 450 GB on the main card plus 450 GB on the optional mezzanine card make it the highest capacity Single Level Cell (SLC)-based PCIe Flash card on the market. In other hand SLC Flash ensures the greatest possible performance and reliability, but unlike the consumer-grade Multi Level Cell (MLC) Flash some competitors use in their storage systems. Beside that the RamSan-70 also incorporates 17% over provisioned Flash capacity for write acceleration and two levels of data protection such as ECC and RAID.  In other hand the Ramsan-70 offers unparalleled sustained performance, delivering 330,000 random read IOPS and also with its fast PCIe connection. So that Ramsan-70 has a direct connection to main memory that eliminates additional costs related to disk controllers, disk chassis, and disk cables.

The Ramsan-70 is equipped with onboard CPU, includes 450 GB of Flash storage, uses SLC NAND Flash as its storage medium, easy to install and easy to manage, each Flash chip incorporates an ECC data field within the chip for initial checking, and it was designed from the chip up with the enterprise in mind. Beside that it include Texas Memory System’s proprietary wear-leveling technology and RamSan Series-7 is the 7th generation of the RamSan product family.

LG released XE1 and XE2 USB 3.0 portable hard drives

LG External drives XE1 and XE2

This the good news LG released two stylish portable hard drives in its home country Korea. In this case the XE1 and XE2 are both based on USB 3.0 technology and come in black or white color. The difference between XE1 and XE2 is that the XE1 sports a glossy finish while the XE2 sport matte finish. In other hand Both the XE1 and XE2 comes with the same basic features with support of USB 2.0 as well as USB 3.0 and are also available in either 500GB, 750GB or 1TB 2.5” HDDs. About the prices both of them are expected cost between $90 and $150.

Through these portable hard drives from LG you can save you data such as your favorite movie, music, game, etc. Not only that, the XE1 and XE2 USB 3.0 portable hard drives also provide super high speed data transfer through USB 3.0, so it just need few times when you want to transfers your data to this portable hard drives. And I think this portable hard drives is very cheap if we compare with the advantages, and it is cheaper than another portable hard drives from other manufactures.  So, I thinks we should try it and we will get new experience about the portable hard drives.

Transcend portable SSD 128GB 18C3 specs and review

Transcend portable SSD 128 GB 18C3

Today Transcend offer new innovation technologies in world computing, named Transcend Store Jet SSD 128 GB 18C3 USB 3.0. Actually, external storage devices intended for real mobile use should offer some important features to shed the typical niche existence. It has shape Small, light, fast, robust, and capacious are demands a potential reference should meet. In this case, Transcend offers small 1.8” hard drive ideal for mobile use. After Samsung’s successful S1 Series, which we already reviewed, is currently on clearance sale, and a successor is not in sight. Now, here are just 41 models offered, which partly only differ by their color and most drives offer a capacity of 120 or 160 GB. In other side few models, e.g., the Toshibas Store Steel series, the Verbatim Pocket Hard Drive or Freecom’s USB Memory are also available in up to 250 GB.

The new Transcend Store Jet SSD 128 GB 18C3 USB 3.0 offer several benefits such as The small 18C3 has a robust case and weighs only 70g, USB 3.0 and a Solid State Drive ensure a very good performance, The Auto-Backup button allows to create simple backups, t is clearly smaller and lighter than 2.5″ sister model with conventional hard drive, The rubber surface brings about a good grip and a stable standing, and A USB Y-cable is sufficient for powering the small device.

Seagate Ships GoFlex ultra sleek 9mm World’s Slimmest External Hard Drive

External Hard Drive 320GB Seagate GoFlex ultra sleek 9mm

Today in SCOTTS VALLEY, California at April 5, 2011 Seagate introduces their new product it is  its new Go Flex® Slim portable hard drive which a svelte of 9mm, and it has size 2.5–inch of external drive designed for the latest trend of portable, thin design, stylish laptops and net books. This external hard drive has a 320GB version of the Go Flex Slim drive and will be sell start at $99.99 USD.  In this case it is an ultra sleek 9mm 33 percent leaner than the current Go Flex ultra portable drivers, beside that it is roughly the width of a pencil. And it has simple design, and you can slide effortlessly into a pocket, purse or messenger bag. Moreover the Go Flex Slim portable drive enables transport, access and enjoyment of personal digital content from anywhere. So it is will be make the perfect complements to today’s mobile lifestyle.

Not only that, this product equipped with a 7200RPM drives, and adds with USB 3.0 interface to accelerate transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0. And it is also attractive super slim drive delivers quick access to large and multimedia files such as HD video games and movies thorough plug–and–play USB 3.0 interface but still maintaining compatibility with USB 2.0 ports.

Phoenix EVO 115 GB Solid State Drives from G.Skill

G.Skill Phoenix EVO 115GB Solid State Drive

At this time SSD is one of the best solution for storage media because it simple, faster, and reliable. Beside that SSDs are becoming ever more tempting these days with increasing capacities, more stability and, lower prices, and increasing speed. This new series SSD from G. skill and provide 115 GB SSD space capacity, namely phoenix EVO. The phoenix EVO 115 GB uses the new Sand Force SF-1222 controller and 2xnm NAND flash chips and it’s rated at 280MBps / 270MBps, and it comes with a 3-year warranty on top of that. But there is no listed price. The G. skill already awarding awards SDD on Phoenix family with Keeping pace with the flash manufacturers’ transition from 3xnm to 2xnm. And To ensure the best performance and reliability during the transition, they have teamed up closely with Sand Force and they have run G. Skill Phoenix EVO through a wide range of rigorous tests with the latest firmware.

In this case even though the Phoenix EVO just 2xnm requires more over provisioning space and less performance comparing with comparing with G. Skill current 3xnm based Phoenix Pro drive. So it is more effective cost for the customers. And about performance benchmark of G. Skill Phoenix EVO it is already listed on G. Skill official website. They give the information transparency and the consumers can easily choose the right product according to their desire and budget.