Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce the launch of 256GB and 128GB high capacity USB 3.0 flash drives. The series includes the high-speed 256GB JetFlash 780, the rugged 128GB JetFlash 810, the classic JetFlash700/730 and the capless JetFlash 790K/790W. With enormous storage space and blazing-fast transfer rate, these USB flash drives offer the easiest way to transfer large files efficiently between USB port-equipped devices.

JetFlash 780: Extra-large 256GB capacity & 210MB/s transfer rate
Taking full advantage of their 256GB capacity, Transcend's JetFlash 780 USB flash drives allow users to store, transfer, backup and share their entire collection of personal media files and vital data. Each 256GB flash drive can store more than 120,000 images, 64,000 mp3 songs, or a full 64 hours of Full HD video. In addition, the JetFlash 780 offers amazing transfer speeds of up to 210MB/s, allowing users to transfer and share files quicker than ever before. Besides, the top-tier MLC NAND flash chips inside provide consistent long-life durability and endurance.
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Toshiba EXCERIA Pro SD Memory Card and Toshiba EXCERIA microSD Memory Card, two flash storage options equipped to unleash a device’s full shooting potential to capture stunning images and immersive footage.
Ideal for professional DSLR photographers and high action sports enthusiasts respectively, the EXCERIA Pro SD and EXCERIA microSD provide unparalleled performance with excellent read/write rates and ample storage to capture fast-action photos and 4K videos without delay.
“Recording the most important life moments shouldn't be limited by speed or space,” said Maciek Brzeski, Vice President of Branded Storage Products, Toshiba Digital Product Division. “With the EXCERIA Pro and EXCERIA microSD, Toshiba delivers a memory card that specifically complements consumers' professional and mobile lifestyles.”
Add a commentTDK Corporation announces the new SDS1B series of 6 Gbps serial ATA compatible 2.5 inch solid state drives for industrial applications, featuring the NAND flash memory controller chip GBDriver GS1. The new products will be available from August 2015.

Recently, the need for fast, high-volume data storage is on the rise, driven by developments such as larger operating system overheads and the trend towards high-definition large-capacity data applications as exemplified by 4K and 8K full high-resolution data broadcasting. As data volumes increase, industrial applications also increasingly call for solid state drives with MLC NAND type memory. In such cases, improved data retention capability as well as high reliability become important considerations along with the regular benchmark test results.
Add a commentAddonics Technologies today announced a M2 Hybrid Controller and M2 SSD (Solid State Drive) adapter that gives PCIe-based systems a performance boost over SATA-based SSDs with READ/WRITE speeds up to 1000 MB/s via a PCIe 4-lane slot.

The Addonics Dual Hyper HDD – M2 Hybrid Controller and the M2 PCIe SSD Adapter X100 are economical solutions for building your own SSD for IO intensive applications such as gaming, video editing, CAD/CAM or workstations.
Add a commentSamsung Electronics America, Inc. today introduced its latest memory card lineups, PRO Plus and EVO Plus. The two latest product lineups add to Samsung’s SD and microSD card portfolio to now consist of the PRO Plus, PRO, EVO Plus and EVO families, to address the rapidly growing consumer need for advanced multimedia memory solutions.

"Samsung is following through on our promise to deliver next-generation memory cards that have even faster speeds and higher memory storage volume that will enhance consumer satisfaction level and solidify Samsung's branded memory business leadership," said Un-Soo Kim, Senior Vice President of Branded Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the increase of 4K UHD enabled devices and market needs for memory capacity, the PRO Plus and EVO Plus lineups are optimized solutions that will meet today’s user expectations.”
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