Silicon Power (SP) is excited to announce the release of its latest high-performance memory solution, the StudioPro CFexpress 4.0 Type-B memory card. Carefully designed to meet the needs of professional photographers, filmmakers, and content creators, this card offers unparalleled performance and reliable durability, supporting the demands of 4K and 8K video recording with extreme speeds and huge capacities up to 2TB.
PCIe Gen 4x2 Interface for Superior Performance
Equipped with an advanced PCIe Gen 4x2 interface, the StudioPro CFexpress 4.0 Type-B memory card easily manages 4K and 8K workflows with industry-leading speeds. Lightning-fast read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,100 MB/s ensure rapid data transfer and reduced waiting times during post-production. From high-frame-rate sports action to intricate wildlife scenes, these speeds capture smooth and uninterrupted recording, making it an essential tool for professionals seeking top-tier performance across demanding shooting environments.
Minimum Sustained Write Speeds of 1,550 MB/s
With incredibly high minimum sustained write speeds of 1,550 MB/s, the StudioPro CFexpress 4.0 Type-B memory card ensures stable performance for professional photography and video shooting. This is crucial for continuous shooting in fast-paced environments like sports or wildlife photography, where large amounts of data must be written quickly to prevent delays or interruptions. For 4K and 8K video recording, it guarantees smooth, uninterrupted footage without frame drops. Additionally, when handling large RAW files, it ensures efficient shooting, avoiding slowdowns and missed moments. This reliability is essential for professionals capturing critical, once-in-a-lifetime events.
Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in delivering high-performance, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that enhance and extend the life of Macs and PCs, today announced the launch of the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD – ready for pre-order today (shipping in October). Designed to maximize the performance of Mac and PC devices with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt 3, and USB4, this groundbreaking SSD sets a new benchmark with revolutionary speeds exceeding 6000MB/s – making it up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.
Providing unparalleled speed and versatility for professionals and enthusiasts alike, the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD is:
SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has developed PEB110 E1.S (PEB110), a high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) for data centers.
With the advent of the AI era, customer demand for high-performance NAND solutions such as SSDs for data centers, as well as ultra-fast DRAM chips including high bandwidth memory (HBM), is growing. In line with this trend, the company has developed and introduced a new product with improved data processing speed and power efficiency by applying the fifth-generation (Gen5) PCIe1 specifications.
SK hynix expects to meet diverse customer needs with a more robust SSD portfolio following successful mass production of PS10102 with the introduction of PEB110.
Add a commentKingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping the NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for users looking for high capacity 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance in a compact form factor.
The Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a robust next-gen storage solution powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller. The Kingston NV3 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s, ensuring a faster system capable of handling a variety of workloads, from editing to gaming. The drive optimizes system performance and delivers value without compromise. Its compact single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design allows for storage expansion up to 4TB, while saving space for other components. As a cost-effective storage solution, the NV3 is ideal for creators and gamers looking to enhance their PC performance.
Add a commentSilicon Power (SP) is thrilled to announce the launch of its first microSD Express memory card, the SET320. Available in 256GB capacity with an operating temperature of -25°C to 70°C, this industrial-grade solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI-driven applications. Harnessing the SD Express interface, this advanced memory card delivers exceptional performance in a familiar form factor, enabling cutting-edge AI systems and data centers to operate at their maximum potential.
SSD Performance in microSD Card Size
The SET320 leverages PCIe Gen 3x1 and NVMe interfaces to achieve incredible read speeds of up to 820MB/s – 1.4 times faster than SATA SSDs (up to 560MB/s) and more than eight times faster than traditional UHS-I microSD cards (up to 100MB/s). It also boasts write speeds of up to 640MB/s to handle data-intensive calculations with ease. These impressive figures make the SET320 comparable to SSDs in terms of performance, all within the compact and versatile form factor of a microSD card, allowing users to experience SSD-like speed and efficiency in devices that require a smaller footprint.
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD. Delivering blazing performance of 7400MB/s max read and 6500MB/s max write, this SSD is made to live up to hardcore gamers’ demands, ensuring reduced load times and seamless gameplay. Tested and approved for the PS5, this drive provides additional storage and allows gamers to play directly from the drive, so they don’t need to transfer or delete files from their consoles. The included heatsink, optimized for PS5, allows the console to maintain peak performance and power efficiency. With capacity up to 8TB, users can store about 150+ AAA games and an endurance rating of 6400 TBW offers assurance about the drive’s stability.
The PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can also be used for PC gaming. It features HMB and SLC Dynamic cache which deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.
Add a commentKingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the addition of new red colored XS1000 External SSD, a small and incredibly sleek file backup solution. The XS1000 red joins the original all-black XS1000 and silver XS2000, expanding Kingston’s external SSD product lineup. These external drives are extremely compact and under 29 grams to provide pocket-sized portability.
Kingston’s XS1000 family offers read speeds up to 1,050MB/s and large capacities up to 2TB, providing ample room for storing countless photos, videos, games, and files. The drive comes with a USB-C® to USB-A cable and an additional USB-A to USB-C adapter for maximum compatibility with newer and legacy devices. Small like a key fob, the XS1000 serves as a reliable companion for easy file backups, guaranteeing continuous access to your important documents, cherished memories and media files. Earlier this year, Kingston’s XS1000 External SSD was named a winner of the 2024 Red Dot Award: Product Design. The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955, is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious design competitions, receiving more than 20,000 annual submissions from approximately 60 countries worldwide.
Add a commentWestern Digital announced it has expanded its portfolio of Nintendo-licensed SanDisk microSD cards with the launch of new cards inspired by Pokémon, one of the world's most successful entertainment franchises. In partnership with The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo, Western Digital is introducing the SanDisk Pokémon Snorlax microSD Card (1TB), the SanDisk Pokémon Gengar microSD Card (512GB) and the SanDisk Pokémon Pikachu microSD Card (256GB).
Built for the popular Nintendo Switch Systems, the SanDisk Pokémon microSD cards allow users to add games to their libraries instead of doing the extra work of downloading, deleting and re-downloading games to make more space. The unique design of the SanDisk Pokémon card series captures the likeness of iconic Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region of the Pokémon world, making these cards a must have for fans across the globe.
Add a commentExascend, a service-oriented provider of innovative storage and memory solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its 2.5-inch SATA SSD series – SA4, SI4, and SE4 – to an unprecedented 15.36TB capacity. This advancement redefines the limits of SATA SSD storage, catering demanding applications like digital/network video recorders and media post-production.
The new 15.36TB SSDs are engineered for efficiency across diverse environments. The SE4 series operates in standard temperatures from 0°C to 70°C, while the SA4 and SI4 series feature robust coatings for extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliability in both enterprise settings and harsh conditions.
Built with 3D TLC NAND Flash technology, Exascend's SATA SSDs employ direct write-to-TLC to maintain stable read and write performance, effectively mitigating performance drop-off when the SLC cache is exhausted. These SSDs boast high-density integration, with 16 NAND Flash ICs, each with 1TB capacity, on a single PCB within a slim 7mm housing. This design innovation not only maximizes storage density but also integrates hardware-based power loss protection (PLP), securing data even during unexpected power failures.
Add a commentKingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions announced its latest data center SSD, DC2000B, a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD optimized for use in high-volume rack-mount servers as an internal boot drive.
Using the latest Gen 4x4 PCIe interface with 112-layer 3D TLC NAND, DC2000B is ideally suited for internal server boot drive applications as well for use in purpose built systems applications where higher performance and reliability are required. DC2000B includes on-board hardware-based power loss protection (PLP), a data protection feature not commonly found on M.2 SSDs. It also includes a new integrated aluminum heatsink that helps to ensure broad thermal compatibility across a wide variety of system designs.
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