Toshiba Memory Europe GmbH today announced the launch of two new series of NVMe/PCIe 3.0 Gen3x4 M.2 solid state drives (SSDs), the RD500 and RC500 Series. Both product families feature the company’s own state-of-the-art 96-layer TLC (triple-level cell) BiCS FLASH™ 3D memory.

Toshiba Memory’s new SSDs are high-performance solutions for today’s mainstream gamers, DIY system builders and upgrade solution seekers. A next-generation PCIe interface enables the RD500 and RC500 Series to provide a more responsive PC experience with shorter storage latency than that of SATA SSDs.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories today announces the launch of the XPG GAMMIX S50 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD). Utilizing next-generation PCIe Gen4x4 and implementing the NVMe 1.3 standard, the S50 delivers blazing-fast read/write performance of 5000/4400MB per second. What's more, it features an aluminum heat sink for excellent heat dissipation, 3D Flash memory with up to 2TB capacity, SLC caching, a DRAM cache buffer, End-to-End Data Protection, and Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) error correcting code technology.

Made for Gamers, PC Enthusiasts, Overclockers, and Graphics Professionals
The S50 supports the NVMe standard and utilizes the latest PCIe Gen4x4 interface to let users enjoy sustained read/write speeds of up to 5000/4400MB per second. What's more, with 3D Flash memory it offers a leap forward in capacity, efficiency, and durability. Also with the M.2 2280 specification, it supports the latest Intel® and AMD platforms. These capabilities make the S50 ideally suited for gamers, PC enthusiasts, overclockers, and graphics professionals.

Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Optiarc's VP series SSDs. Designed with a focus on data integrity, the VP utilizes market leading components like Phison's PS3111-S11 controller as well as Toshiba's 64-layer BiCS3 3D TLC NAND. The drive is also equipped with an enhanced firmware to better control the data flow and prevent errors or overloading at the cellular level. To top it all off, Optiarc has implemented intensive testing procedures that go far beyond the standardized mainstream testing process. The company uses state of the art hardware to test each element of every single VP series SSD to ensure long term reliability and stability.

PNY Technologies, Inc. (PNY) today announced its next generation of high-performance solid state drives (SSDs) designed to optimize the performance of both laptops and desktop systems - the PNY CS2311 2.5” SATA III Internal SSD, CS3030 M.2 PCIe NVMe Internal SSD and the Pro Elite Portable SSD. Combined with the PNY CS900 SSD, these new SSDs round out PNY’s SSD portfolio with a full range of products and increased capacities up to 2TB.

Geared towards consumers - the PNY CS2311 SSD is engineered for the gamer/enthusiast, and the existing CS900 for the entry-level value segments. Optimized for high sequential read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s, the PNY CS3030 M.2 2280 PCIe NVME SSD is specifically geared to dramatically improve game load and entry times, as well as offering extreme performance for demanding multimedia files. Providing the next generation in mobile storage, the Pro Elite USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD boasts not only increased storage capacity, but also exceptional performance.

TEAMGROUP’s numerous products with great features have successfully attracted attention from around the world. In addition, two products with exclusive patents are released today as well, they are T-FORCE CARDEA Liquid water cooling M.2 PCI-e SSD and T-FORCE CAPTAIN RGB Control Box. T-FORCE CARDEA Liquid M.2 PCI-e SSD is the world’s first solid state drive that combines water cooling and M.2. This innovative new product uses self-circulation cooling to lower the temperatures effectively. T-FORCE CAPTAIN RGB Control Box has 4 5V ARGB output connectors and 1 12V RGB output connector. Moreover, it supports multiple devices so the style is switchable with any combination when building yourself a PC and a variety of lighting effects can enhance the atmosphere. The two new T-FORCE products released today have exclusive patents. They are both innovative and unique, and TEAMGROUP’s strength in research and development is displayed through them.

T-FORCE CARDEA LIQUID is the world’s first, water cooling M.2 PCIe solid state drive specially built for gaming and high-performance PC. The crystal -clear outer casing structure, and T-FORCE LOGO’s metal trim and the sliding rail design (Taiwan Utility Model Patent No. M574264) are the perfect combination of craftsmanship and style. After TEAMGROUP laboratory’s testing and burn-in tests, by using the concept of self-circulation cooling effect, this product is proven it can effectively lower the temperature down 10 degrees. T-FORCE CARDEA LIQUID has PCIe Gen3 x4 high speed interface. The read/write speed is up to 3400/3000 MB/s, and random read/write speed is up to 450K/400K IOPS. In addition to the effective cooling effect which can keep the system stable, its excellent performance is also reliable. This year, it not only won the COMPUTEX d&i award, but it was also praised by everyone during its first appearance at the COMPUTEX 2019.

SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., and a leader in specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions including memory modules, Flash memory cards and other solid state storage products, today announced a new addition to its SMART RUGGED product offering, the S5E 2.5" SATA SSD.

The S5E SSD provides comprehensive encryption and security features such as quick erase, SMART’s Security Data Elimination Technology (SDET) which meets current declassification standards, and erase triggers, making it an ideal data recording and storage tool for surveillance, defense and telemetry applications where data must remain secure or erased in mission-critical scenarios.

With two external triggers, the S5E is equipped with AES-XTS-256-bit encryption, which automatically protects all data written to the drive. Additional data elimination features built into the S5E are designed to meet or exceed all regulations for current military data erasure standards.

In addition to its encryption and erase features, the S5E offers up to 480GB of storage using single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash. The S5E SLC SSD is designed for both endurance (capable of capturing up to 40,000 total drive writes) and environmental stress protection (temperature and humidity, altitude performance, and shock and vibration protection), offering users a level of protection custom suited for integration into high stress or rugged-use applications.

The Superior Pro microSDXC UHS-I, the latest memory card from Silicon Power, enters the market with a competitive focus on superior high-definition quality and operational speed. Consumers can be overwhelmed by the abundance of memory card options in the market, but for those who are looking to capture 4K Ultra HD videos or to enhance their Android app operation, this memory card will be their best ally. Are you ready to upgrade your device’s memory storage to the speed of life? Then, continue reading.

Capture Every Second in 4K Ultra HD

With UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and UHS Video Speed Class 30 (V30), the Superior Pro microSDXC UHS-I card allows you to capture uninterrupted 4K Ultra HD videos. Furthermore, read and write speeds up to 100 and 80 MB/s, respectively, ensure that you’re spending more time recording and less time waiting. From outdoor adventures and weekend trips, to sporting events and special occasions, you won’t miss a single second of the action. And with capacity options of up to 512GB, you’ll have more than enough space to save all of it.