Samsung Electronics America today unveiled the T5 EVO, a light-weight and portable Solid State Drive (SSD) that provides up to 8 terabytes (TB) of capacity, the largest capacity currently available on the USB portable SSD market. The drive is perfect for anyone looking to shift from hard disk drives (HDDs) to SSDs. Along with its capacity, the T5 EVO delivers solid speeds in a compact and durable design, making it ideal for those looking to store and access files, photos, videos and more.

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The T5 EVO joins the award-winning Samsung portable SSD portfolio, providing another great option for high-capacity storage alongside the T7 Shield, for adventurers seeking extreme durability, and the T9, for professional use. The T5 EVO has the largest storage capacity of any Samsung portable SSD and improves the external HDD experience by offering improved speed and reliability. Based on USB 3.2 Gen 1, the T5 EVO can transfer data up to 3.8 times faster than external HDDs, making it even easier for you to transfer large files.

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Patriot Memory, a leading manufacturer of high-performance enthusiast memory modules, SSDs, flash storage and gaming peripherals, has announced the upcoming release of their newest external storage solution: the Transporter External Portable SSD.

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Featuring sequential read speeds of up to 1000MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s, high-speed USB 3.2 support and compatibility with prior USB versions, the Transporter Portable SSD offers supreme performance for easy file, photo, video and any kind of download or transfer. Along with its plug-and-play design, sleek compact exterior and dual Type-C to Type A+C connection, the Transporter Portable SSD offers the perfect combination of versatility, performance and quality for any PC or Mac user.

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Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. This product release builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NM790 (without heatsink) which claimed several awards, including Best High-Capacity SSD from PC Gamer, Best High-Capacity PCI Express 4.0 SSD from PC Mag, Best Dram-less SSD 2023 from Tom’s Hardware, and more.

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This new version of the NM790 is designed for PS5 and PC gaming rigs and delivers even more performance – 7400MB/s sequential read, 6500MB/s sequential write1, with random read and write speeds of up to 1,100K IOPs. The addition of an integrated heatsink keeps things running smoothly even at full throttle, ensuring that systems stay cool and maintain speed, power efficiency, and thermal control for sustained high-performance on both PlayStation® 5 and PCs.

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With creators and mobile professionals in mind, Silicon Power is launching two new high-speed portable SSDs: the DS72 and the MS70. Meticulously engineered and optimized for the creative process, these workflow-enhancing storage solutions pack mighty performance into an ultra-compact form. Blazing-fast read and write speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface handle large files, high-resolution media, and resource-intensive software effortlessly. In fact, these drives can transfer a 30-minute 4K video in under 28 seconds!

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Effortless Compatibility with the DS72
The DS72 not only delivers impressive read and write speeds up to 1,050MB/s and 850MB/s as well as ample capacities up to 1TB – it offers seamless versatility by featuring both Type-A and Type-C connectors to accommodate a wide range of user scenarios. Creators can effortlessly share a presentation from a MacBook with a Windows laptop using the Type-C connector, and then plug it into a public computer with a Type-A port to access the files without any compatibility issues. Photographers and videographers can easily transfer high-resolution media from a Type-C-equipped camera to a Type-A laptop or vice versa, simplifying the workflow and reducing downtime during shoots or editing sessions. Mobile professionals who use smartphones, tablets, and laptops with varying USB ports can rely on the DS72 to quickly access files on all of their devices without carrying multiple adapters or cables.

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Micron Technology, Inc., today announced the availability of the Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe SSD as an expansion of its award-winning NVMe solid-state drive (SSD) portfolio. The Crucial T500 SSD is a best-in-class PCIe® 4.0 NVMe drive, which leverages Micron’s advanced 232-layer 3D NAND technology with industry-leading NAND I/O speeds of 2.4 gigabytes per second (GB/s) and is engineered to improve performance for console and PC gamers, photo and video editors and content creators. Available in two options, the T500 SSD with the heatsink is specifically designed for platforms like the PlayStation® 5 (PS5™) and PC gaming rigs, while the version without the heatsink fits well in laptops, desktops and workstations.

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The T500 offers up to a 40% higher performance-to-power ratio, and speeds that are two times faster than the previous Gen3 NVMe SSD offering. With lightning-fast sequential read and write speeds up to 7,400MB/s and 7,000MB/s respectively, Crucial T500 SSDs enable gamers to load games up to 16% faster, get quicker game texture renders and reduced CPU utilization with Microsoft® DirectStorage. Likewise, it is easy to install and has up to 2TB of storage – making it perfect for PS5 upgrades or UHD/8K+ videos. The T500 also delivers up to 42% faster performance in content creation applications, allowing users to run heavy workloads and render photos or videos faster.

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Consumer demand for transferring large high-quality files has increased significantly due to trends in AI computing. In compliance with EU regulations, USB4 is set to become the transmission standard for a new generation of devices. Quick and convenient file transfer between various devices has undoubtedly focused consumers' attention and the time for a new generation USB4 interface to unify market specifications has arrived. ADATA, the world's leading memory brand, has launched its first USB4 SE920 external SSD, which supports Thunderbolt 3 & 4 and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 and USB 2.0. Performance can reach up to 3,800 MB/s per second. In addition, it is equipped with a mainstream Type-C interface, making it easy to transfer large multimedia files across devices or quickly export videos shot on mobile phones. The SE920 external SSD features a patented spring-loaded chassis and built-in fan to provide consumers with the ultimate in high-speed performance.

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Push and extend the casing for proprietary patented active heat dissipation
USB4 supports transmission speeds up to 40Gbps but high speeds inevitably generate high temperatures which can became a problematic issue for users. The SE920 USB4 external SSD adopts a proprietary patented active dissipation design and a built-in micro fan. Push on the telescoping casing to activate the fan and extends the chassis to increase interior space for air circulation and quickly discharge heat. Compared with fanless products with the same specifications, this patented mechanism can significantly reduce temperatures by 10% and maintain stable data transmission. Press the casing again to retract the chassis. When retracted, the SE920 is lightweight and easy to carry. This unique and ingenious design makesthe SE920 USB4 external SSD an amazing addition to anyone’s everyday carry kit.

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addlink Technology Co., Ltd, a frontrunner in global storage and memory solutions, proudly unveils its latest PCIe 4.0 SSD, the S93. This high-performance drive offers storage capacities up to 4TB and reaches impressive speeds of 7400MB/s. With its ultra-slim 2.25mm profile and power-efficient design, the S93 is the ideal choice for the latest Gen4 Intel and AMD laptops.

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Tailored for Laptops: Sleek and Energy-Efficient SSDs
The S93’s exceptional thinness, at just 2.25mm in height, results from innovative placement of high-density flash on one side of the SSD. This design is perfect for compact laptops and tight slots. In comparison to other Gen4x4 SSDs, the S93 SSD significantly reduces power consumption by over 35%, making it the top pic for laptop aficionados.

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seagate firecuda 520n ssdSeagate Technology Holdings plc today introduced the new FireCuda 520N NVMe solid state drive (SSD) with 2230-S2 M.2 form factor. The new drive is a perfect storage upgrade for Valve’s Steam Deck™, Microsoft® Surface, ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion™ Go, and other compact devices with 2230 M.2 slots.

Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the FireCuda 520N is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD specifically designed for high performing hand-held gaming devices with high octane read/write speed of up to 5,000 MB/s for the 2TB capacity and up to 4,800 MB/s for the 1TB model. The drive offers PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD performance of desktop gaming, and it is backward compatible with Gen3 and Gen2 PCIe slots.

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Western Digital today announces a lineup of new solutions from its award-winning SanDisk® brand that are designed to satisfy consumers’ needs for more storage both at home and on the go. In a world of pixelated memories and digitalized experiences, the need for more space remains constant. Whether documenting a child’s first steps, conducting wildlife research, or backing up a carefully curated music library, these new solutions from SanDisk are built for capturing and preserving life’s journeys.

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“We understand that peoples’ storage needs continuously evolve, from personal photos, videos and files to professional content, which is what pushes us to redefine the limits of what’s possible,” says Susan Park, Vice President, Consumer Solutions, Western Digital. “Our goal is to continue creating easy-to-use, trusted solutions that people rely on today and tomorrow, and we hope the solutions we are launching today inspire people to keep creating.”

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Micron Technology, Inc.,, today announced the Micron 7500 NVMe SSD for data center workloads. The 7500 SSD is the world's only mainstream data center SSD to feature 200+ layer NAND, utilizing Micron's 232-layer NAND and enabling up to 242% better random write performance than competitive drives. The SSD also delivers sub-1 millisecond (1ms) latency for 6x9s quality-of-service (QoS) in mainstream drives, creating a new, industry-leading class of SSDs perfectly suited to deliver the consistency required in the cloud.

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The Micron 7500 SSD is designed to meet the demands of storage-intensive data center workloads, such as artificial intelligence (AI), databases, content delivery, real-time analytics, social media platforms, cloud computing and virtualization. Its remarkable QoS and performance provide rapid, reliable responsiveness for these demanding workloads. For example, the drive improves RocksDB performance by up to 2.1 times versus competitive SSDs.

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