kingston_dthx30_drive.jpgCDRLabs kicks off the New Year with a review of Kingston's latest USB 3.0 flash drive, the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0. Designed with enthusiasts and gamers in mind, the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is Kingston's fastest and largest capacity USB flash drive to date. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities, the drive uses an 8-channel controller to deliver up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write speeds. The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 also sports a durable metal and rubberized case and is backed by a five-year warranty.

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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Patriot's 240GB Pyro SE solid state drive. This new and improved version of the Pyro is powered by the same SandForce SF-2281 controller and shares many of the same features including a SATA 6Gb/s interface and native TRIM support. However, instead of asynchronous NAND, the Pyro SE is equipped with 25nm synchronous MLC NAND to deliver up to 550MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds as well as a maximum of 85,000 IOPS.

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lg_bh12ls38_drive.pngCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at LG's 12x Blu-ray Disc rewriter, the BH12LS38. This new Super Multi Blue drive is capable of 12x BD-R, 12x BD-R DL and 2x BD-RE writing speeds and a maximum BD-ROM read speed of 10x. The BH12LS38 is also backwards compatible with all major CD and DVD formats offers features like HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system and CyberLink's Blu-ray Disc Suite, which includes software capable of playing back Blu-ray movies in 3D.

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sony_drx-s90u.jpgToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Sony's new slim portable DVD writer, the DRX-S90U. This sleek and lightweight drive is capable of 8x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 6x DVD±R DL and 5x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 8x. The DRX-S90U is also designed to be powered completely off a computer's USB bus and includes features like 24x CD reading and writing speeds, Power-Burn buffer underrun protection and a software bundle from Nero.

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silicon_power_diamond_d05.pngCDRLabs has put together a brief review of Silicon Power's new USB 3.0 portable hard drive, the Diamond D05. Available in 500GB, 640GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities, this pocket sized drive sports a streamlined design with a scratch-resistant, metallic grain surface. The Diamond D05 also features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface which allows transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. To top it all off, the Diamond D05 works with Silicon Power's SP Widget backup and security software and is covered by a 3-year warranty.

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plextor_px-256m2p_ssd.jpgCDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Plextor's new 256GB M2P series SSD, the PX-256M2P. Powered by Plextor's True Speed technology, this limited-edition SSD leverages high quality components like Marvell's server-grade 88SS9174 controller chip and Toshiba's 32nm Toggle NAND flash to deliver up to 500MB/s read and 440MB/s write transfer rates. The PX-256M2P also features exclusive firmware with Instant Restore, Global Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Management to maintain original performance levels, even after intensive use and long periods of operation.

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kingston_hyperx_ssd.jpgToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Kingston's first SandForce-based drive, the HyperX SSD. Designed for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users, the HyperX is powered by SandForce's SF-2281 processor and features a SATA 6GB/s interface as well as native TRIM support. Kingston's new SSD also uses Intel 25nm compute-quality MLC NAND flash in 120GB and 240GB capacities to deliver up to 555MB/s read and 510MB/s write transfer rates and up to 60,000 4KB random write IOPS.

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verbatim_store_n_go_drive.jpgCDRLabs has put together a brief review of Verbatim's Store 'n' Go SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Available in bright colors like Caribbean Blue and Hot Pink, this USB powered portable hard drive sports a stylish, slim design and features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface which allows transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. The Store 'n' Go also comes preloaded with Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials as well as Verbatim's Green Button energy-saving software and is covered by a 7 year warranty.

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ocz_vertex_3_ssd.pngCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at OCZ's 120GB Vertex 3 solid state drive. Available in capacities ranging from 60GB up to 480GB, the Vertex 3 is powered by SandForce's SF-2281 processor and features a SATA 6GB/s interface as well as native TRIM support. OCZ's SSD also uses 25nm synchronous MLC NAND flash to deliver up to 550MB/s read and 500MB/s write transfer rates and up to 60,000 4KB random write IOPS.


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patriot_supersonic_drive.jpgToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Patriot Memory's Supersonic USB 3.0 flash drive. Available in 32GB and 64GB capacities, the Supersonic combines a single-chip USB 3.0 flash memory controller with Quad-Channel technology. As a result, the drive is capable of delivering up to 100MB/s sequential read and 70MB/s sequential write speeds. The Supersonic also features a durable aluminum enclosure that enables shock resistance up to 15Gs to ensure greater protection of your data.

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