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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Plextor's new 256GB M2P series SSD, the PX-256M2P. Powered by Plextor's True Speed technology, this limited-edition SSD leverages high quality components like Marvell's server-grade 88SS9174 controller chip and Toshiba's 32nm Toggle NAND flash to deliver up to 500MB/s read and 440MB/s write transfer rates. The PX-256M2P also features exclusive firmware with Instant Restore, Global Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Management to maintain original performance levels, even after intensive use and long periods of operation.
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Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Kingston's first SandForce-based drive, the HyperX SSD. Designed for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users, the HyperX is powered by SandForce's SF-2281 processor and features a SATA 6GB/s interface as well as native TRIM support. Kingston's new SSD also uses Intel 25nm compute-quality MLC NAND flash in 120GB and 240GB capacities to deliver up to 555MB/s read and 510MB/s write transfer rates and up to 60,000 4KB random write IOPS.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of Verbatim's Store 'n' Go SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Available in bright colors like Caribbean Blue and Hot Pink, this USB powered portable hard drive sports a stylish, slim design and features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface which allows transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. The Store 'n' Go also comes preloaded with Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials as well as Verbatim's Green Button energy-saving software and is covered by a 7 year warranty.
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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at OCZ's 120GB Vertex 3 solid state drive. Available in capacities ranging from 60GB up to 480GB, the Vertex 3 is powered by SandForce's SF-2281 processor and features a SATA 6GB/s interface as well as native TRIM support. OCZ's SSD also uses 25nm synchronous MLC NAND flash to deliver up to 550MB/s read and 500MB/s write transfer rates and up to 60,000 4KB random write IOPS.
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Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Patriot Memory's Supersonic USB 3.0 flash drive. Available in 32GB and 64GB capacities, the Supersonic combines a single-chip USB 3.0 flash memory controller with Quad-Channel technology. As a result, the drive is capable of delivering up to 100MB/s sequential read and 70MB/s sequential write speeds. The Supersonic also features a durable aluminum enclosure that enables shock resistance up to 15Gs to ensure greater protection of your data.Add a comment
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of SanDisk's Ultra USB flash drive. Available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities, this new drive sports an attractive slider design and is capable of transfer speeds of up to 15 MB/s. The Ultra also ships with SanDisk's SecureAccess software, which protects files against unauthorized access by creating an encrypted, password-protected folder or "vault" on the drive.
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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Samsung's new portable 6x Blu-ray combo drive, the SE-406A. This stylish and compact drive is capable of 8x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD±R DL and 5x DVD-RAM writing speeds and can read Blu-ray Discs at speeds as high as 6x. The SE-406A is also USB powered and features support for Samsung's AV connectivity technology. To top it all off, the drive comes with CyberLink's Blu-ray Disc Suite which includes software capable of playing Blu-ray movies in 3D.
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CDRLabs finishes up the week with a review of Plextor's new external 12x Blu-ray Disc writer, the PX-LB950UE. Offering some of the fastest BD reading and writing speeds available, the PX-LB950UE is capable of 12x BD-R, 8x BD-R DL and 2x BD-RE writing speeds and a maximum BD-ROM read speed of 8x. The drive also features both SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and eSATA connections as well as support for HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system and Plextor's PlexUtilities advanced application and diagnostic tool. To top it all off, it comes with CyberLink's Blu-ray Disc Suite which includes software capable of playing back Blu-ray movies in 3D.
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Today, CDRLabs brings you an in depth look at OCZ's Agility 3 SSD. This cost-effective alternative to the popular Vertex 3 is based on the same SandForce SF-2281 controller and shares many of the same features including a SATA 6Gb/s interface and TRIM support. Despite its use of more affordable asynchronous NAND, the 120GB Agility 3 is capable of delivering up to 525 MB/s sequential read and 500 MB/s sequential write speeds as well as up to 50,000 4KB random write IOPS.
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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Transcend's new USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the StoreJet 25H3P. Available in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities, the drive is capable of reading and writing at speeds as high as 90 MB/s. The StoreJet 25H3P also features a sophisticated three-stage shock protection system that meets the U.S. military's drop-test standards. Along with an anti-slip rubber enclosure, this system incorporates a reinforced hard casing that evenly distributes the force of an impact, and an internal hard drive suspension damper as a last line of defense.
