Monster Digital, a leading innovator and developer of advanced memory storage solutions, today introduced its first product in the fast-growing SSD (Solid State Drive) category, outpacing competitors with the debut of its ultra-high speed “LeMans Series” SSD Drives. Monster Digital’s super reliable, high-performance and energy efficient SSD drives are available in densities of 80GB, 120GB, 240GB, 400GB, with 550/515 MB/s sequential read/write speeds.

As part of its commitment to enhancing user experiences, Monster Digital believes that with the right tools, virtually any consumer can upgrade their laptop or desktop computer to provide dramatically improved capabilities and performance. That’s why in addition to the standalone purchase option, all LeMans Series SSD Drives will be available in a breakthrough Easy Installation Kit, which includes everything consumers need to quickly and easily upgrade their computer. The Installation Kit includes all the necessary software, cables and even the tiny screwdriver needed to safely and securely install the new SSD Drive, as well as duplicate all existing computer hard drive files onto the faster SSD drive. Thanks to the Easy Installation Kit, many consumers who may have been thinking about replacing their computer with a better performing model can now save their money by simply upgrading to the faster, smoother, more energy-efficient performance of SSD in a snap!

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Verbatim, the global leader in data storage technology including USB flash drives, portable hard drives, solid state drives, CDs, Blu-ray disks and memory cards, announces the availability of its 2.5” SATA Solid State Drives (SSD) and upgrade kits.

Available in both SATA II and SATA III interfaces, Verbatim SSDs featuring ultra-fast data transfer rates, faster system boot-up, shut down, and increased system responsiveness. Verbatim’s new SSDs are the ideal hard drive replacements for users seeking a performance and reliability upgrade. Verbatim SSDs contain no moving parts, resulting in greater mechanical stability and reliability, increased shock resistance, silent operation, and reduced power consumption for increased battery life.

Verbatim’s line of 2.5” SATA II Solid State Drives are available individually or with an upgrade kit that makes upgrading from hard drives simple and easy. Upgrade kits are bundled with NTI Echo smart cloning software, which allows users to copy their entire hard drive, including operating system, without the need to reinstall programs or update drivers. Also included is a special casing that converts your existing hard drive into an external drive for additional storage space as well as all components needed for desktop installations, including a 3.5” bay adapter, mounting screws, and a Molex power cable (for optional desktop use).

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SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today introduced the 128 gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Extreme® SDXC™ UHS-I card. The new card is ideal for photography enthusiasts capturing Full HD 3D videos and high-resolution photos.

Advanced DSLR cameras and HD camcorders enable imaging enthusiasts to capture Full HD 1080p videos, even in 3D. According to IDC, user-generated video from digital cameras and flash memory-equipped camcorders will increase more than 50 percent, from 4 exabytes in 2011 to 6.8 exabytes in 2014.

"Consumer video capture is driving user-generated content creation," said Chris Chute, research manager, worldwide digital imaging solutions, IDC. "This is the first year that more than half of all video captured will be in HD, and that number is set to reach nearly 80 percent in 2014. This trend highlights the need for memory cards that are fast enough to handle a massive data flow while offering enough capacity to store the resulting files."

The 128GB SanDisk Extreme SDXC UHS-I card is based on the new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) architecture and is designed to capture hours of top-quality video footage. The card's UHS Speed Class 1 rating surpasses the recording requirements of demanding video use cases-from home movies captured on a DSLR to high-quality 3D footage.

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OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), today announces the debut of new and exciting SSD solutions. Using the world's most popular technology tradeshow as a platform, OCZ's latest SSDs demonstrate a commitment to advancing flash storage technology into greater realms of performance and versatility, further driving adoption in client and enterprise applications.

"CES represents a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest storage technology, and highlight next generation cloud-optimized solid state solutions that address today's enterprise needs," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. "Once again we have been able to leverage our increased R&D strength and our understanding of client needs to change the face of solid state storage and deliver innovative new solutions far ahead of our competitors, demonstrating technology leadership across all product categories."

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