128gb | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:12:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png 128gb | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Oculus Quest 2 base model now includes 128GB of storage https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/oculus-quest-2-base-model-now-includes-128gb-of-storage/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/oculus-quest-2-base-model-now-includes-128gb-of-storage/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:12:18 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=528711 Back in June, we learned that Facebook was preparing to relaunch the Oculus Quest 2 with more storage, ditching the 64GB option and replacing it with a 128GB model, allowing more games to squeeze on to the headset's internal storage. Now, the new Oculus Quest 2 is officially available, offering 128GB of storage for the …

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Back in June, we learned that Facebook was preparing to relaunch the Oculus Quest 2 with more storage, ditching the 64GB option and replacing it with a 128GB model, allowing more games to squeeze on to the headset's internal storage. Now, the new Oculus Quest 2 is officially available, offering 128GB of storage for the same price as the 64GB model – £299. 

Initially, marketing material for this change leaked. Today, Facebook is confirming it, introducing the new 128GB Oculus Quest 2 headset, replacing the 64GB option at the £299 price mark. Those who want even more storage can opt for a 256GB model instead, which sells for £399.

At the time of writing, the 128GB model is in stock in the UK, but anyone looking to buy the 256GB model will need to shop around, as the Oculus website is currently out of stock.

This news follows on from a recent recall of Oculus Quest 2 foam facial interfaces due to reports of skin irritation. Oculus now includes a new faceplate with all Quest 2 units.

KitGuru Says: Are any of you planning on picking up an Oculus Quest 2 this year? Will you be opting for the 128GB model or the 256GB one? 

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G.Skill announces 64GB and 128GB DDR4 kits with speeds over 4GHz https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/matthew-wilson/g-skill-announces-64gb-and-128gb-ddr4-kits-with-speeds-over-4ghz/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/matthew-wilson/g-skill-announces-64gb-and-128gb-ddr4-kits-with-speeds-over-4ghz/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:53:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=394814 G.Skill has been a front runner in high-performance RAM for a good while now. We've seen the company push DDR4 speeds to their limits and now, the company is turning its attention to delivering higher capacities, with new 64GB and 128GB DDR4 RAM kits heading our way. The 64GB kit manages to hit speeds of …

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G.Skill has been a front runner in high-performance RAM for a good while now. We've seen the company push DDR4 speeds to their limits and now, the company is turning its attention to delivering higher capacities, with new 64GB and 128GB DDR4 RAM kits heading our way.

The 64GB kit manages to hit speeds of 4266MHz, with eight 8GB modules in total. Meanwhile, the 128GB kit includes eight 16GB modules running at 4000MHz. These are incredibly high speeds, particularly when you consider the number of modules and the capacity involved. Each kit uses Samsung B-die ICs, which are renowned for their reliability and frequency potential. Each kit is also validated using the ASUS PRIME X299-Deluxe II motherboard, alongside an Intel Core i9-9920X and Core i7-9800X processor respectively.

The 128GB Trident Z RGB DDR4-4000 kit runs with a CL-19-19-19-39 CAS latency at 1.35V. Meanwhile, the 64GB Trident Z RGB DDR4-4266 runs with a CL-19-19-19-39 CAS latency at 1.45V. The former was validated using an Intel Core i7-9800X while the later was validated using the higher-end Core i9-9920X.

Both memory kits support Intel XMP 2.0. We don't have availability or pricing just yet, but we are expecting both of these memory kits to start shipping in Q1 2019.

KitGuru Says: These memory kits are made with HEDT computing in mind, so you'll need an X299 motherboard to take full advantage. Still, its nice to see some high-performance, high-capacity DDR4 kits hit the market, especially at 4GHz+ speeds. Are any of you thinking about a RAM upgrade any time soon? What kit are you currently using?

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HyperX Savage 128GB USB 3.1/3.0 Review https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/matthew-wilson/hyperx-savage-128gb-usb-3-13-0-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/matthew-wilson/hyperx-savage-128gb-usb-3-13-0-review/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2016 10:46:01 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=279936 Kingston has earned a reputation with its HyperX brand over the last few years. Today, we are taking a look at the HyperX Savage 128GB USB drive, which supports first-generation USB 3.1 technology and promises ‘blazing fast' read and write speeds. How does it hold up? Let's find out! Kingston claims that the HyperX Savage …

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Kingston has earned a reputation with its HyperX brand over the last few years. Today, we are taking a look at the HyperX Savage 128GB USB drive, which supports first-generation USB 3.1 technology and promises ‘blazing fast' read and write speeds. How does it hold up? Let's find out!

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Kingston claims that the HyperX Savage can achieve 350MB/s read and 250MB/s write speeds. Today we are looking at the 128GB model though there is a lower capacity/lower speed 64GB model, as well as a 256GB model for those who require a lot of space for portable files.

Features and Specifications:

  • 350 MB/s read speeds.
  • 250 MB/s write speeds.
  • USB 3.0/3.1 first gen support.
  • Multi-platform compatibility.
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G.Skill shows off giant 128GB DDR4 memory kit https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/jon-martindale/g-skill-shows-off-giant-128gb-ddr4-memory-kit/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/jon-martindale/g-skill-shows-off-giant-128gb-ddr4-memory-kit/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:29:09 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=280280 Looking at any survey of gamers and enthusiasts shows that the most common memory configuration is 8GB. Some of you have 16GB of course and the big system buyers or heavy CG renderers may need 32GB or a little more, but we're pretty sure almost none of you have a configuration like G.Skill's new 128GB …

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Looking at any survey of gamers and enthusiasts shows that the most common memory configuration is 8GB. Some of you have 16GB of course and the big system buyers or heavy CG renderers may need 32GB or a little more, but we're pretty sure almost none of you have a configuration like G.Skill's new 128GB kit.

Not only is this a monster size kit, but its monstrously fast too. It's DDR4, so you would expect a decent frequency, but at 3,000MHz this one is very quick indeed. It's timings are CL14-14-14-34, so the trade off for added bandwidth isn't too hectic either.

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The kit is also available in black

Sold in the 8x16GB configuration, the kit is said to be one of the highest-end DDR4 solutions available today, making it a great choice for those doing 3D rendering, professional calculations or heavy image manipulation. G.Skill is particularly pleased with the kit's support for Intel's XMP 2.0 standard too.

This new giant memory kit will join the Ripjaws V series and will be available by the end of January at select retailers. No pricing information has yet been released, but expect this to be edging close to a thousand pounds based on the cost of comparative kits from other manufacturers.

KitGuru Says: This is total overkill for most people, but I bet there are some of you that could make use of it. 

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Samsung now mass producing 128GB DDR4 modules https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/jon-martindale/samsung-now-mass-producing-128gb-ddr4-modules/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/jon-martindale/samsung-now-mass-producing-128gb-ddr4-modules/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:29:53 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=276535 If the Steam Hardware Survey is anything to go by, most of you are running between four and eight gigabytes of RAM in your system. That's enough for most games, though some video editing and Photoshop pros may like a few more Gigabytes tacked on there too. Samsung clearly wants us all running much, much more than …

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If the Steam Hardware Survey is anything to go by, most of you are running between four and eight gigabytes of RAM in your system. That's enough for most games, though some video editing and Photoshop pros may like a few more Gigabytes tacked on there too. Samsung clearly wants us all running much, much more than that though, as it's already mass producing DDR4 modules with capacities as high as 128GBs per stick.

Not only are these new DDR4 DRAM modules huge though, they're efficient too. This is because in manufacturing them to this sort of size, Samsung has had to use a new technique known as through silicon via (TSV) interconnect (as per Techspot).

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TSV works by creating chips that uses vertical electrical connections through stacked DRAM chips to allow higher efficiency than traditional wire bonding. This allowed Samsung to stack as many as 144 DRAM chips into 4GB packages, which operate at up to twice the speed (with half the power used) of previous monster 64GB modules.

As much as these are impressive though, they're designed with servers in mind, not gaming PCs. However since Samsung plans to improve things even more, upping data transfer speeds and further tweaking efficiency, it wouldn't be surprising if someone started running some games on these sticks before long.

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KitGuru Says: How much system RAM does your gaming rig have?

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Corsair’s 128GB DDR4 quad-channel kits for desktops start at $1755 https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/corsairs-128gb-ddr4-quad-channel-kits-for-high-end-desktops-start-at-1755/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/corsairs-128gb-ddr4-quad-channel-kits-for-high-end-desktops-start-at-1755/#respond Fri, 15 May 2015 01:43:14 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=249525 Corsair Memory on Thursday introduced three new 128GB quad-channel DDR4 memory kits aimed at ultra-high-performance desktops and workstations. The new memory solutions offer server-class capacities with rather high clock-rates, but their prices are beyond the reach of 99 per cent of PC enthusiasts. Corsair offers three 128GB quad-channel kits: two Dominator Platinum capable of operating …

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Corsair Memory on Thursday introduced three new 128GB quad-channel DDR4 memory kits aimed at ultra-high-performance desktops and workstations. The new memory solutions offer server-class capacities with rather high clock-rates, but their prices are beyond the reach of 99 per cent of PC enthusiasts.

Corsair offers three 128GB quad-channel kits: two Dominator Platinum capable of operating at 2400MHz with CL14 16-16-31 timings as well as at 2666MHz with CL15 17-17-35 latency settings, and Vengeance LPX rated to run at 2400MHz with CL16 16-16-31. All modules require 1.2V voltages and come with XMP 2.0 serial presence detect profiles that automatically set up maximum clock-speeds on compatible platforms.

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The Dominator Platinum modules utilize custom printed circuit boards and sport sophisticated DHX heat-spreaders with user-swappable colored “light pipes” for customizable LED lighting. The Vengeance LPX modules feature eight-layer PCBs and standard aluminium heatspreaders.

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The 128GB quad-channel memory kits consist of eight 16GB modules based on Samsung’s 16Gb DDR4 DRAM devices. The modules are compatible with the Intel X99 platform and Core i7 “Haswell-E” or Xeon E5 v3 “Haswell-EP” processors.

Corsair officially positions its 128GB DDR4 memory kits for workstations used by content creators, who need “unprecedented amount of high-speed DDR4 SDRAM for memory-hungry applications.”

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Corsair Dominator Platinum and Vengeance LPX DDR4 memory kits are available from Corsair.com and Corsair's distributors and resellers. All Corsair memory is backed with a limited lifetime warranty. The price of the Dominator Platinum 128GB DDR4-2666 is $2119, the Dominator Platinum 128GB DDR4-2400 is priced at $1754.99, whereas the Vengeance LPX 128GB DDR4-2400 costs $1979.99.

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KitGuru Says: A number of leading makers of enthusiast-class memory modules recently introduced their 128GB DDR4 quad-channel kits designed for high-end desktops. Looks like they expect that such memory module sets will actually be popular…

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Kingston unveils 3GHz 128GB DDR4 memory kit https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/kingston-unveils-3ghz-128gb-ddr4-memory-kit/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/kingston-unveils-3ghz-128gb-ddr4-memory-kit/#comments Tue, 12 May 2015 01:09:45 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=248967 Kingston Memory has introduced the world’s fastest 128GB DDR4 quad-channel memory kit that is rated to run at 3.0GHz. The kit is designed for high-end workstations based on Intel Corp.’s Core i7-5960X central processing unit. The kit consists of eight 16GB HyperX Predator modules that can run at 3000MHz with ultra-tight CL16 16-16-36 timings and …

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Kingston Memory has introduced the world’s fastest 128GB DDR4 quad-channel memory kit that is rated to run at 3.0GHz. The kit is designed for high-end workstations based on Intel Corp.’s Core i7-5960X central processing unit.

The kit consists of eight 16GB HyperX Predator modules that can run at 3000MHz with ultra-tight CL16 16-16-36 timings and standard voltages. It is highly likely that the new modules are based on Samsung Electronics 8Gb memory chips that power 16GB modules from other manufacturers.

Kingston’s high-performance quad-channel 128GB DDR4 kits are designed for Intel X99 platform and Core i7 5800/5900-series “Haswell-E” microprocessors. Thanks to 3GHz clock-rate, the new modules provide memory bandwidth of up to whopping 96GB/s. The modules fully support Intel’s XMP 2.0 technology and can set their clock-rates – which exceed standard JEDEC-approved DDR4 frequencies – automatically.

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The 128GB kit weds server-class capacity with high-end desktop performance. Gamers and professionals who need a lot of fast memory will benefit from the quad-channel DDR4 solution.

Kingston did not reveal pricing of the new memory kit. Given its performance, it is highly likely that the price of the multi-module quad-channel memory solution will easily exceed £1000/$1400/€1400.

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KitGuru Says: While 128GB of ultra-fast memory sounds “cool”, desktop computers do not need such extreme amount of memory, whereas workstations and servers are not designed for factory-overclocked modules. Therefore, it is unlikely that Kingston will sell a lot of such kits…

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Samsung unveils 128GB storage for budget mobile devices https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/anton-shilov/samsung-unveils-low-cost-128gb-storage-device-for-entry-level-smartphones-tablets/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/anton-shilov/samsung-unveils-low-cost-128gb-storage-device-for-entry-level-smartphones-tablets/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2015 02:45:48 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=241056 Samsung Electronics has introduced a new NAND flash device that could enable low-cost smartphones and tablets with up to 128GB of storage space. The new eMMC memory chip is based on triple-level cell (TLC) NAND flash technology and is cheaper to make than multi-level cell (MLC) solutions of similar capacity. Samsung’s 3-bit-per-cell NAND-based flash memory …

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Samsung Electronics has introduced a new NAND flash device that could enable low-cost smartphones and tablets with up to 128GB of storage space. The new eMMC memory chip is based on triple-level cell (TLC) NAND flash technology and is cheaper to make than multi-level cell (MLC) solutions of similar capacity.

Samsung’s 3-bit-per-cell NAND-based flash memory solutions with up to 128GB capacity are eMMC 5.0 standard compliant and are compatible with contemporary mainstream application processors. The TLC NAND flash device for mobile applications features up to 260MB/s sequential read speed and can handle up to 6000 IOPS (input/output operations per second) and 5000 IOPS for read and write operations, respectively. While performance of the solution is below that of eMMC 5.1 counterparts based on the MLC NAND flash, it should be sufficient for mainstream devices. Samsung claims that its new 3-bit 128GB eMMC 5.0 memory device is the industry’s highest density eMMC 5.0 solution.

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Traditionally, TLC NAND (also known as 3-bits-per-cell NAND) flash memory has been used for memory cards, audio players, USB drives and other consumer applications that do not rewrite data too often. For solid-state storage applications (like SSDs or smartphones) device makers preferred to use MLC NAND. The commodity MLC (also known as 2-bits per-cell NAND) memory can typically endure 3000 – 10000 erase/write cycles, whereas TLC can sustain just about 1000 erase/write cycles. In a bid to make a reliable TLC-based solid-state storage device, a special firmware design that balances performance, reliability and product life is needed.

“With the introduction of our value-focused, 3-bit NAND-based eMMC 5.0 line-up, we expect to take the lead in the expansion of high-density mobile storage,” said Jung-Bae Lee, senior vice president of memory product planning and application engineering team at Samsung Electronics. “We are continuing to enhance our next-generation embedded mobile memory offerings with improved performance and higher densities to meet increasing customer demand across the mobile industry.”

Samsung will begin shipments of new memory devices in the coming months.

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KitGuru Says: Samsung uses TLC NAND for a variety of applications, including solid-state drives for client and server PCs. Therefore, it is not surprising that the company now offers TLC-based solutions for low-cost smartphones and tablets.

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Phison: 256GB SSDs could replace HDDs in notebooks in 2015 – 2016 https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/anton-shilov/phison-256gb-ssds-could-replace-hdds-in-notebooks-in-2015-2016/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/anton-shilov/phison-256gb-ssds-could-replace-hdds-in-notebooks-in-2015-2016/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:55:08 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=225106 Solid-state drives have a lot of advantages over hard disk drives, especially when it comes to mobile devices. Unfortunately, due to relatively high prices on SSDs with adequate capacities, hard drives are used in the vast majority of notebooks nowadays. But chief executive officer of Phison Electronics, a maker of SSD controllers, claims that solid-state …

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Solid-state drives have a lot of advantages over hard disk drives, especially when it comes to mobile devices. Unfortunately, due to relatively high prices on SSDs with adequate capacities, hard drives are used in the vast majority of notebooks nowadays. But chief executive officer of Phison Electronics, a maker of SSD controllers, claims that solid-state drives could replace HDDs in 2015 – 2016 when their price gets right.

“I think 128GB/256GB SSD devices will replace traditional HDDs as the basic memory standards for notebooks in 2015 – 2016 when prices of TLC (triple-level cell) NAND flash chips reach a satisfactory level,” said Khein-Seng Pua, the chairman of Phison Electronics. In an interview with DigiTimes.

Mainstream laptops today utilize hard drives with 500GB capacity, whereas entry-level/low-end machines use 320GB HDDs. 500GB drives cost around $50 in retail. At present 120GB – 128GB solid-state drives cost $65 – $70, but these capacity points are hardly enough for today’s workloads. The head of Phison believes that the price of 256GB SSDs needs to get to get to around $60 in order to become appealing to consumers.

“Consumers will opt to buy a 256GB SSD if its unit price drops to around $60,” said Khein-Seng Pua.

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Prices of NAND flash memory are dropping and it is logical to expect the price of 256GB TLC NAND flash-based SSDs to decrease to around $60 in the next twelve months or so.

The problem is whether 256GB will actually be enough for next year’s workloads. Modern programs need a lot of disk space, high-definition and ultra-high-definition content gets more and more popular every day, as a result, requirements for storage devices are getting higher. As a result, minimal amount of storage space per PC could raise to around 500GB next year.

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KitGuru Says: While 256GB SSDs today are popular among PC enthusiasts who use them as primary boot drives in their desktops, which feature multi-terabyte HDD storage, it is unknown whether it will be enough for notebooks next year. Will 256GB of storage space per PC be enough for you? Share your thoughts on Facebook or in the comments below.

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Corsair Force LX 512 GB SSD Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/henry-butt/corsair-force-lx-512-gb-ssd-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/henry-butt/corsair-force-lx-512-gb-ssd-review/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2014 06:40:07 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=205492 Today we are going to take a look at one of Corsair’s latest solid state drives, the Force LX 512 GB. This is targeted at the mainstream enthusiast audience, seeking to deliver a good balance between cost and performance. With the price of NAND having come down significantly over the past few years, solid state …

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Today we are going to take a look at one of Corsair’s latest solid state drives, the Force LX 512 GB. This is targeted at the mainstream enthusiast audience, seeking to deliver a good balance between cost and performance.

With the price of NAND having come down significantly over the past few years, solid state drives are starting to reach prices which are affordable to the masses. This makes it the perfect time for Corsair to launch the Force LX range of mainstream drives alongside their more established performance ranges.

It’s worth noting, before we start looking at the Corsair Force LX 512 GB in more detail, that this drive is available in 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB flavours and that the claimed write performance of each capacity is different.

Corsair claim that all of the drives offer sequential read speed up to 560 MB/s, and the claimed sequential read speeds for the 512 GB, 256 GB and 128 GB models are 450 MB/s, 300 MB/s and 150 MB/s respectively.

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Specification

  • Interface Type: SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA 3).
  • Form Factor: 7mm high, 2.5 inch.
  • Max Sequential Read (ATTO): Up to 560MB/s.
  • Max Sequential Write (ATTO): Up to 450MB/s.

Compatibility

  • SATA 3 6Gb/s.
  • Backward compatible with SATA II and SATA I.
  • Microsoft® Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7, Vista®, and XP; Macintosh OS X; Linux.
  • 2.5″ bay, or 3.5” bay with 2.5” drive support.
  • 7mm height for laptop and notebook compatibility.
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SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB USB3 Flash Drive Review https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/bill-smyth/sandisk-extreme-pro-128gb-usb3-flash-drive-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/bill-smyth/sandisk-extreme-pro-128gb-usb3-flash-drive-review/#respond Sun, 25 May 2014 09:33:47 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=194867 While there is no doubt that in the not too distant future we will be transferring gigabytes quickly across the planet at very little cost – right now the movement of very large files still requires a physical device. Always happy to play at the high end in terms of quality and price, we are …

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While there is no doubt that in the not too distant future we will be transferring gigabytes quickly across the planet at very little cost – right now the movement of very large files still requires a physical device. Always happy to play at the high end in terms of quality and price, we are happy to see the SanDisk Extreme pro 128GB USB 3 drive land in our offices. Let's see if it is driven to succeed.

If the folks at SanDisk are to be believed, then the 128GB Extreme Pro USB 3 drive is the ‘be-all-end-all' product for personal storage.

In terms of storage capacity, it is difficult to argue.  While we all moved from 1TB to 2TB to 3TB and so on a few years back the overpowering advantage of having an SSD-based PC has changed the mindset of most enthusiasts/professionals.

We have become used to the idea of a smaller area of storage for our current project, with lightning fast data transfer and a much larger, slower storage system in the background (be it NAS or cloud).

If you are working with video or need to install a ton of software onto a new system etc then the SSD-like transfer speeds of an external USB3.0 device can be very useful. Adding in a stylish aluminium casing and SanDisk SecureAccess software is a bonus. You never know when you might lose a data storage device.

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According to SanDisk, the products highlights are clear to see:-

  • Transfer files up to 60 times faster than with standard USB 2 drives
  • Read speeds up to 260MB/s and write speeds of up to 240MB/s
  • 128GB storage capacity lets you take your media collection with you
  • Sophisticated design with durable aluminum metal casing protects against wear and tear
  • SanDisk SecureAccess software included for 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection

So what about the all important numbers? Technical Specifications:-

  • Available capacity: 128GB
  • Performance/Speed: Up to 240MB/s write; Up to 260MB/s read
  • Dimensions: 11.0 x 21.0 x 71.0 mm; 0.45 x 0.84 x 2.79 in
  • Operating Temperature: 0 C to 45 C
  • Storage Temperature: -10 C to 70 C
  • Compatibility: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
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SanDisk debuts new largest microSD card https://www.kitguru.net/components/jon-martindale/sandisk-debuts-new-largest-microsd-card/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/jon-martindale/sandisk-debuts-new-largest-microsd-card/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:50:28 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=178766 If you have a camera or smartphone that is constantly running out of storage space, forcing you to swap out for another card, then Sandisk's latest release will be right up your street. It's a new, record breaking microSD card, with a whopping 128GB capacity. Designed with Android tablets and smartphones in-mind, the new Sandisk …

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If you have a camera or smartphone that is constantly running out of storage space, forcing you to swap out for another card, then Sandisk's latest release will be right up your street. It's a new, record breaking microSD card, with a whopping 128GB capacity.

Designed with Android tablets and smartphones in-mind, the new Sandisk Ultra card is microSDXC compiant and therefore faster than your average microSD solution. “The new SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card again demonstrates how SanDisk continues to expand the possibilities of storage so that consumers can benefit from our latest technology advancements,” said Susan Park, director, retail product marketing, SanDisk. “With 128GB of removable storage, consumers will enjoy the freedom to capture and save whatever they want on a smartphone or tablet, without worrying about running out of storage space.”
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It's also X-Ray proof, waterproof and shock proof 
To achieve this impressive storage capacity, Sandisk developed a manufacturing technique that vertically stacks the memory dies that make up the SD card's backbone, each memory chip thinner than a human hair.

Announced and debuted at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today, the new microSDXC UHS-I card from Sandisk, will retail at $150 in the US. UK pricing has yet to be announced.

KitGuru Says: 128GB is more than most people will need, but for professional photographers or HD video producers, it'll be the perfect addition for any hardware that can't stream to a networked hard drive. 

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SSD price war in full flow with Crucial and ADATA https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/harrison/ssd-price-war-in-full-flow-with-crucial-and-adata/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/harrison/ssd-price-war-in-full-flow-with-crucial-and-adata/#respond Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:32:14 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=146939 Just a few weeks ago, KitGuru was chatting internally and wondering what happened to all the cool SSD deals from last summer. We remembered a time when drives dropped below £70 and then headed down to settle around £60. Why were 2013's prices so much higher? Looks like movements in the price of chips, the …

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Just a few weeks ago, KitGuru was chatting internally and wondering what happened to all the cool SSD deals from last summer. We remembered a time when drives dropped below £70 and then headed down to settle around £60. Why were 2013's prices so much higher?
Looks like movements in the price of chips, the dollar and other factors have created downward pressure again.

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Upfront, we're gonna say that you will need to read the first few lines of the small print with the new deals we are seeing.

Example?

While the peak of performance in this are is still overwhelmingly taken by SSD products in the 500/500 (MB/sec read/write) zone, there are plenty of companies that manage to create a low cost alternative by dropping one or both of these numbers.

For general applications, you may not notice a drop if one or both of these numbers is less than 500, but there will be applications which move immense amounts of data and the fell off would make a difference.  That's something you will need to decide for yourself.

We noticed the Crucial deal first thing this morning at £69:-

  • Crucial M4 128GB: Which can read at 500MB/sec, but write speeds are only 175MB/sec

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A quick check around revealed a potentially better spec for less money (£66 in this case):-

  • ADATA Premier Pro 128GB: Which claims 550MB/Sec Read and 520MB/Sec Write in ATTO

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KitGuru says: The difference this year, we believe, is that the smaller drives like 120/128 will remain permanently low as the new high-density drives (like the 960GB from Crucial and the 800/1600GB from Samsung) force a permanent shift in relative values.

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Do 480GB SandForce SSDs leave you feeling unsatisfied? https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/jules/do-480gb-sandforce-ssds-leave-you-feeling-unsatisfied/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/jules/do-480gb-sandforce-ssds-leave-you-feeling-unsatisfied/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:42:29 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=98848 Memory giant Corsair, made its name when it stumbled upon the idea that systems which can use 2 modules of memory (at the same time), would benefit if the memory itself was ‘twinned' before sale. TwinX was born and Corsair sales went into overdrive. Now ADATA engineers claim to have created a superior SSD drive …

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Memory giant Corsair, made its name when it stumbled upon the idea that systems which can use 2 modules of memory (at the same time), would benefit if the memory itself was ‘twinned' before sale. TwinX was born and Corsair sales went into overdrive. Now ADATA engineers claim to have created a superior SSD drive by hand-picking the NAND memory inside. KitGuru buys in salt and vinegar, ready to investigate these chip claims.

SandForce, in its wisdom, allowed SSD manufacturers to use a wide variety of memory in Solid State Drives, by allocating up to 14% of the memory found as ‘spare' – to enhance stability. SandForce calls this technology RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) and it can work wonders when cheapo memory is used.

According to SandForce engineers, RAISE writes data across multiple flash die to enable recovery from a failure in a sector, page or entire block – just like the concept of multi-drive RAID used in disk-based storage, but RAISE only requires a single drive. Clever.

For comparison, Intel, Marvell etc only use 7% of the available capacity for this kind of ‘safety zone'.

So what happens when you use high quality memory?  Well, you have just wasted 7% of your drive's capacity on a safety area that won't be used. Think ‘Additional cost/usefulness of installing seat belts in the boot of your car'.

Sounds great, extra capacity WITH the speed advantages of SandForce controllers, so what will excite customers enough to buy?  ADATA has made an improvement on the branding as well.

Bless their cotton socks, but ADATA can be a little dull at times. While the products themselves are generally very good, the company's naming strategy has been woeful.

Example?

If they created an SSD design in May 2011, then it would be called the 511. Nice.

Now it seems that has changed and the company has injected a little SeX into its nomenclature. It's new range is called XPG (Xtreme Performance Gear) and includes products like the SX 9 oh oh – which makes us feel dirty and we love it.

There's also a slightly faster/more durable version available under the range name SX910.

Both of these ranges have drives that come in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB – with the top end being a 512GB drive (traditionally this would only have offered 480GB with SandForce).

The SX 900 version will take it in at 465MB/sec and blow back at 540MB/sec – and that will cost you just £319 with a 3 year warranty. Push on a little bit harder to the SX 910 and you will get a 5 year warranty with write speeds up to 530MB/sec and reads at 550MB/sec.

Having paid their money, Overclockers has the first drop of these large capacity/long warranty drives, priced as follows, SX900 (3 years with 465/540): 64GB @ £59128GB @ £85256GB @ £159 and the monster 512GB @ £319

Move up to the SX910 (5 years with 530/550) and we have 128GB @ £113256GB @ £259 and the larger 512GB @ £439

ADATA says that the reason why it's able to offer a long warranty 512GB over the traditional warranty 480GB drive, is that the NAND memory used has been carefully selected from the top manufacturers – so it's more reliable.

ADATA SX900/910 promises the same data security as SandForce RAISE - but with a 7% capacity increase

KitGuru says: In the memory module market, globally, ADATA is number two behind Kingston. Gaining the number 2 spot for SSD will be substantially harder, but if ADATA is to have any chance, then it needs to innovate – so the SX900/SX910 is a step in the right direction.

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