Synology Inc. today announced the release of DS416slim, a 4-bay NAS server aimed at home users and professionals in need of a compact, energy-saving, and easily transportable storage solution. It can host up to four 2.5" hard drives for a total of 8TB available data.

"Despite its diminutive form factor and incredibly light weight of roughly 700 grams, DS416slim provides all of the powerful features you'd expect from a Synology NAS server. The small size makes it perfect for users without much space for in need of a reliable file server", said Jason Fan, Product Manager at Synology Inc. DS416slim's longest side measures less than 15 cm and will fit everywhere, whether it's a small student room or a busy office desk. It can also be easily transported to serve as a local file and backup servers during off-site assignments.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the new 200GB Lexar High-Performance microSDXC UHS-I memory card. Designed for sports camcorders, tablets, and smartphones, the UHS-I, U1 microSDXC card has read transfer speeds up to  95MB per second (633x) and can capture up to 17 hours of 4K and Full HD video; 33,000 photos; or 28,000 songs.

“Professional and everyday photographers are now more passionate about shooting high-quality video, on everything from digital SLRs to sports and aerial cameras, said Steffi Ho, product marketing manager, Lexar. “With the Lexar 200GB microSDXC UHS-I card, photographers can continue to capture and store large amounts of content on the go, without having to worry about running out of space.”

The 200GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card comes with a USB 3.0 reader, which allows for high-speed file transfer of photos and videos from the card to a PC or Mac®. The reader is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports and comes with a one-year limited warranty.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today launched the UV210 USB Flash Drive. Built seamlessly and boasting a champagne gold metallic finish that covers a solid zinc-alloy housing, the UV210 USB Flash drive delivers a stylish statement of simplicity and durability.

The UV210 features a sandblasted metallic finish and sleek edges, resulting in a visibly stylish, high quality personal data storage device. It is built using zinc alloy, making it significantly sturdier than plastic USB Flash drives. There is no cap to misplace, facilitating simpler usage, reducing clutter, and creating a better fit with dynamic urban living. In addition, the UV210 is entirely plug n play, driver-less, and carefree. Just connect, store, share, unplug, and go free of hassles.

Recently, Shenzhen Renice Technology Co., Ltd., a Shenzhen-based high-end solid state drive manufacturer, announced that the company will release its 2TB R-SATA interface-based solid state drive in early April of 2016.

R-SATA, or Rugged SATA in short, is the unique interface that has been designed specifically to address vibration and the shock problem during application. It can efficiently resolve the undesirable intermittent contact or potential signal spikes resulting from vibration and shock in the SATA gold finger connector.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products, today launched the i-Memory UE710 Rose Gold Flash drive. Designed to match the look of popular Apple devices such as iPhone 6s/6s plus, the UE710 Rose Gold joins previous i-Memory series offerings in catering to the storage expansion needs of mobile device users. Available in up to 128GB, the Apple-certified drive includes Lightning and USB connectivity for easy data portability and sharing. It provides users with high speed performance up to 30MB/s read (Lightning), and is accompanied by the latest version of the free i-Memory app with support for Apple Live Photos back up function.

More style options and a sleeker match
Until today the UE710 was available in White and Black color schemes. The Rose Gold version adds an attractive option, crafted to better suit iPhone 6s/6s plus. The rose gold color scheme has become one of the most popular choices for iPhone, iPad, and other mobile device buyers. The UE710 Rose Gold therefore offers a stylish and consistent color option, making it a chic match when paired with iPhones, iPads, and others.

Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of PNY's next-generation XLR8 series SSD, the CS2211. Designed with gamers and enthusiasts in mind, the CS2211 offers both extreme performance and enhanced durability. Powered by Phison's quad-core, eight-channel PS3110-S10 controller and available with up to 960GB of Toshiba's 15nm MLC NAND flash, the drive is capable of 565 MB/s read and 540 MB/s write speeds for faster boot up times, quicker application launches, and a better overall computing experience. The CS2211 also offers cool, quiet operation and low power consumption for longer battery life.

Patriot, a leading manufacturer of consumer flash storage solutions, computer memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals and mobile accessories, today announced the release of the 200GB LX Series and 200GB Instamobile microSDXC.  A natural evolution fueled by the ever growing and dynamic storage needs of today’s mobile device users, these new high capacity cards offer an almost limitless storage solution for large HD movies, pictures, music, and productivity files.

Consumers will never miss a moment while on the go. These large capacity cards enable Android™ smart phone and tablet users to capture life’s precious moments in stunning high definition while expanding the storage space of their device. Capable of recording over 18 hours of 1080p HD video and capturing up to 36,000, 3MB photos, users will never have to worry about running out of storage space on their action camera or mobile device.