60GB PocketSize USB2.0 & eSATA Combo SSD (Solid State Disk) Drive.
SSD Drives Advantages:
Solid State Storage - No Moving Parts!
Faster start-up. Solid State Drives do not contain moving parts. This provides faster startup and random access times, because the drive doesn't have to "spin up" and doesn't use a read/write head to access data.
Typically, fast random access for reading, as there is
No noise: a lack of moving parts makes SSDs completely silent.
Low power consumption and heat production when in active use.
USB bus powered, no external power needed.
High mechanical reliability, as the lack of moving parts almost eliminates the risk of mechanical failure.
Ability to endure extreme shock, high altitude, vibration and extremes of temperature: once again because there are no moving parts. This makes SSDs useful for laptops, mobile computers, and devices that operate in extreme conditions.
Larger range of operating temperatures. Typical hard drives have an operating range of 5-55 degrees C. Most flash drives can operate at 70 degrees, and some industrial grade drives can operate over an even larger temperature range.
Relatively deterministic read performance: unlike hard disk drives, performance of SSDs is almost constant and deterministic across the entire storage. This is because the seek time is almost constant and does not depend on the physical location of the data, and so, file fragmentation has almost no impact on read performance.
SSDs are currently lighter than hard drives of the same capacity.
This Solid State Drives enable enhanced productivity in everyday computing and intensive multi-tasking applications. Perfect for the latest generation of performance notebooks, it is ideal for energy-efficient mobile computing to extend battery life, decreased access time, and provide a durable alternative to conventional hard disc drives with superior shock resistance. High capacities and low power consuming NAND flash technology provide the necessary performance and battery life boosts generated by the proliferation of mobile gaming and new ultra-thin laptops. With fast access and seek times combined with excellent reliability, this drive is the answer for consumers demanding this latest storage technology.
Laptop Computer Not Included.
USB & eSATA connector
The drives feature a durable yet lightweight aluminum housing, and because it has no moving parts, the drive is not prone to damage from common mishandling. Designed for ultimate reliability, this drive has an excellent 1.5 million hour mean time before failure (MTBF) ensuring peace of mind over the long term. It delivers incredible 120-143 MB/s 80-93 MB/s read/write speeds and seek times of less than 0.35ms, making the drve up to 10x as fast on a seek-time basis and up to 40% faster on a R/W basis that the best performing 2.5" HDDs on the market, all while consuming 50% less power.
If your computer has USB port and run MS Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/Vista or Mac OS 8.5 and later , you can use this small size, light weight USB external hard drive as extra data storage or backup drive. You can also connect it to computers through eSATA port for faster data transfer.
Product Features:
Easy to install, just plug into USB port (support both USB1.1 and USB2.0) or eSATA port, and follow on-screen instructions to complete installation, no jumper or ID setting required. True plug and play.
Auto configuration fo hard disk types. No need to modify CMOS disk types.
Can be connected to computer dynamically. No need to reboot.
Add hard disk without the trouble of upgrading BIOS or using additional disk manager software.
- Power from USB port directly. No external power needed.
- Compact Size: 5" x 3" x 0.7" (L x W x H) )
- Portable: Fits any Briefcase or Notebook PC case ,even your pocket, lightweight
- Fast Hard Disk Speed. Supports 480Mbps through USB2.0 port & 1.5/3.0 Gbps through SATA I/II interface
Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/XP/Vista or Windows 2000 and Mac OS 8.6 or later
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Solid State Drives DO NOT require defragmentation. It may decrease the lifespan of the drive.
Why buying this drive ?
Small Size (only about 5" x3" x 0.7") and Light Weight (only about 7 to 10 oz)
Real portable: It may be powered from USB port directly for high power (500mA) USB port.
High mechanical reliability, as the lack of moving parts almost eliminates the risk of mechanical failure.
Fast Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1.5Gbps for SATA I port, 3.0Gbps for eSATA port, and 480MbpS for USB2.0 Port Port
Adds disk capacity to your computer without removing your original
drive.
For those laptop /notebook computers that cannot be upgraded or very hard to be upgraded internally, an external
drive provides an excellent source of additional storage space.
Data Security: backup your computers internal hard drive to the external hard
drive. Put the external hard drive in a secured place. If you lost your computer, you
still have the most valuable part of the computer: your data. and also you can
restore much faster from an external hard drive than a tape.
Being portable. If you know your destination will have a computer available with same
connection ports, instead of carrying a complete laptop, just carry the drive with all
your applications. Connect it to a computer at your destination and start working. Less
weight to carry.
This PocketSize USB port external hard drive is ideal for data backup and storage expansion. In addition, it can be extensively used for data security to your computer information and recovering your hard disk after computer virus intrusions. It is the portable storage device you want for your desktop, notebook or handhold computers.
How does an external hard drive work ?
When you connect this external hard drive to a computer through the USB port or eSATA port, the computer will assign a drive letter to the drive, for example, "E" drive, then, this external
drive will function exactly same as an internal drive. For example,
you can copy files from your any other drives, for
example, "C" drive to this "E" drive; you can install program to this
"E" drive; you can run program from this "E" drive ;
Note:This Pocket-Size Ultra Slim USB hard drive is made of 2.5" SATA SSD drive. The advantages of having this USB SSD drive is its high mechanical reliability & portability: small size, light weight, can be powered from USB port directly.
The complete package including:
USB & eSATA port Pocket-Size SSD drive
Carry bag
USB cable for connecting the drive to computer
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