ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products, today launched the HD700 and HV620S external hard drives. The two products provide reliable and affordable storage for wide range of users. The HD700 is an entry-level ruggedized, durable hard drive with IP56 water and dust proofing plus military-grade shock resistance. The HV620S is slimmed-down version of the best-selling ADATA HV620, with a sleek glossy exterior and a profile of just 11.5mm. Both drives feature a G-Shock sensor and 256-bit AES data encryption, and are Windows and Mac OS compatible.

The HD700 has been designed for users that enjoy activities such as hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, and cycling. In other words, lifestyles that call for storage to capture experiences as they happen while putting demands on storage devices, namely shocks, vibration, as well as exposure to dust and water. The HD700 is IEC IP56-certified, meaning it offers dust proofing against all but the finest particles. The HD700 is also water-proof, able to withstand high pressure jets of water. It meets MIL-STD-810G 516.6 drop test requirements to ensure military-grade impact proofing. The HD700 uses multi-layered protection, with a cushioned interior, hardened plastic enclosure, and a removable shock-canceling silicone cover. The HD710 is available in 1TB and 2TB and uses USB 3.0. Its removable silicone covers will be made available in multiple colors, to be announced at a later time.

Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today announces its multiple product launch with three USB flash drives that feature diverse designs to meet different user preferences and requirements. Widely recognized for its outstanding design capability, SP has made continuous effort in product innovation and today releases three distinguished new flash drives which all comply with USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifications－Blaze B21, Jewel J20 and Jewel J30. No matter what kind of USB flash drive you’re looking for－high capacity, tiny size or special exterior design, SP can satisfy all your needs with its new arrivals. Additionally, the three new products are designed with different chic styles that can fully meet each user’s particular taste for fashion.

Perry Yuan, the President of SP/ Silicon Power, stated that “We understand that users care different things about their storage devices－some put great emphasis on fast transfer speed, some need high capacity, and some may pay more attention to the product appearance. In view of this, SP endeavors to provide wide varieties of products for users to choose from, whether it is communicated through colors, esthetics, functions or performances. And this time, we especially introduce three models featuring different characteristics in order to fulfill all consumers’ needs.”

CDRLabs has taken a long overdue look at Samsung's FIT USB 3.0 flash drive. Designed for use in ultra-slim notebooks and automobiles equipped with USB ports, the FIT allows great portability and maintains streamlined edges of devices while providing an easy grip for removal. The drive's metal-based design also protects your data against water, shock, temp, magnets, and X-rays. To top it all off, the FIT offers sequential read speeds of up to 130MB/s, allowing users to transfer a 2.4GB full HD video or approximately 40 hours of MP3 music in less than 20 seconds.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC hardware and components today announced the launch of its latest range of solid state drives, the Neutron Series XTi. With a blisteringly quick quad-core Phison controller and performance MLC NAND, Neutron Series XTi offers SATA 6Gbps-saturating transfer speeds of up to 560 MB/sec and excellent sustained performance consistency with even the most demanding of workloads.

Available initially in capacities of 240 GB, 480 GB and 960 GB, Neutron Series XTi will also become CORSAIR's first 1920 GB SSD in the near future, combining SSD performance with HDD capacity. With top-tier performance, reliability and consistency, the CORSAIR Neutron Series XTi meets the high-performance storage needs of the most discerning PC gaming enthusiasts and content creation professionals alike.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products, today launched the Premier SP580 SATA 6Gb/s solid state drive, built for users who want to upgrade their computers with affordable SSDs and gain access to faster speeds and better efficiency compared to traditional HDDs. The Premier SP580 is powered by a Marvell controller and supports SLC caching technology, meaning it can operate in SLC (single-level cell) mode for a tangible performance boost. With LDPC ECC (low density parity check error correcting code), a high TBW (total bytes written) rating, and DEVSLP (device sleep) functionality, the Premier SP580 makes highly durable, power efficient, and affordable SSD upgrades a reality.

Utilizing a Marvell controller, the Premier SP580 offers high read/write speeds up to 560MB/410MB per second. It also features SLC caching for on-demand performance boosts, allowing the Premier SP580 to operate in a simulated SLC mode during intense data loads. The drive supports DEVSLP low power mode to reduce electricity costs and provide longer battery life when installed in portable. The Premier SP580 is available in 120GB and 240GB capacities and arrives bundled with a 2.5mm spacer, making it suitable for diverse installs – from desktop PCs to notebooks and ultrabooks.

Synology Inc. today launched DiskStation DS416play. The consumer-centric four-bay NAS server, equipped with a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor with a burst frequency up to 2.48 GHz, is a high-performance storage and application server built for home users and creative professionals to store an entire library of content in one place.

"With accelerated performance, DS416play lets you accomplish more tasks in one day," said Jason Fan, product manager at Synology Inc. "The add-on software packages allow users to organize and access files with ease, extending the capability of NAS and taking it further beyond just data storage."

Synology DS416play features single channel 4K Ultra HD or triple-channel full HD video transcoding on the fly, allowing users to effortlessly convert media files to the right formats for playback on different devices. DS416play supports a wider selection of file formats, making it easier for users to enjoy their favorite movies via Apple TV, DLNA devices, mobile devices, and computers.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, today introduced SM2258, the world's first turnkey merchant ASIC/firmware SATA 6Gb/s SSD controller solution supporting the latest 3D TLC NAND from all the major NAND suppliers. The SM2258 turnkey controller solution is designed specifically to meet the unique demands of managing 3D TLC NAND for client SSDs, offering high capacity with best-in-class performance, ultra-low power consumption and extended durability and data retention. The new SM2258 solution will accelerate the adoption of a new class of cost-competitive, high-capacity and high-performance 3D TLC-based SSDs in the market.

Silicon Motion's customizable turnkey controller solution is enabling SSD OEMs to use the latest generation, most cost-effective 3D TLC NAND flash to quickly bring to market differentiated SSD solutions that will accelerate SSD adoption. The SM2258 controller employs the company's proprietary NANDXtend™ technology consisting of LDPC hard and soft decoding as well as RAID protection that together triple the P/E cycles of 3D TLC NAND - extending the SSD lifespan and ensuring data integrity. SM2258 also features advanced Direct-to-TLC and SLC Caching algorithms for optimal sustained performance with TLC NAND.