Optiarc VP SSDToday, 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.

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iosafe 1019 nasCDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of ioSafe's latest Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, the ioSafe 1019+. Using patented technologies like DataCast and HydroSafe, this 5-bay NAS can protect up to 70TB of data from fire or water damage in the event of a disaster. The 1019+ is also powered by a quad-core Intel Celeron processor and is equipped with 8GB of DDR3L RAM, a pair of gigabit Ethernet ports and two M.2 NVMe SSD slots. In addition, it runs the latest version of Synology's award-winning DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system which offers a wide range of applications for cross-platform file sharing, data backups, cloud synchronization and multimedia streaming.

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ADATA SX6000 Pro SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at ADATA's XPG SX6000 Pro SSD. Designed for the enthusiast or gamer on a budget, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Realtek's RTS5763DL controller and is available with up to 1TB of 3D TLC NAND flash. The SX6000 Pro is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 2,100 MB/s read and 1,500 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 240,000 random write IOPS.

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ADATA SU750 SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of ADATA's latest 2.5-inch SATA SSD, the Ultimate SU750. Designed to deliver terrific value, great performance and superb reliability, the SU750 is powered by Realtek's new RTS5733DMQ controller and is available with up to 1TB of 3D TLC NAND flash. The drive also features intelligent SLC caching to improve performance along with advanced LDPC error correcting code technology to ensure data integrity. To top it all off, SU750 works with ADATA's SSD Toolbox and Migration Utility.

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WD Black SN750 Heatsink SSDCDRLabs has taken yet another look at Western Digital's latest NVMe SSD, the WD Black SN750. This time around though, we've reviewed the new heatsink-equipped version of the drive. In addition to its sleek, EKWB-designed heatsink, the WD Black SN750 is powered by Western Digital's own Spectrum controller and is available with up to 2TB of the company's 64-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND flash. The drive also features an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,470 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write speeds along with a maximum of 560,000 random write IOPS.

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iStorage diskAshur PRO2CDRLabs has put together a brief review of iStorage's diskAshur PRO2 USB 3.1 portable hard drive. Designed to be the ultimate secure data storage device, the diskAshur PRO2 offers real-time military grade AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption as well as a dedicated on-board Common Criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor to protect itself from any external tampering, bypass laser attacks and fault injections. Despite its many layers of security, the diskAshur PRO2 is very easy to use. Simply connect the integrated cable to any device with a USB port, enter your PIN on the keypad and you have access to your data.

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WD Black SN750 SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Western Digital's latest NVMe SSD, the WD Black SN750. Designed to give hardcore gamers the competitive edge they desire, this single-sided M.2 form factor drive is powered by Western Digital's own Spectrum controller and is available with up to 2TB of the company's 64-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND flash. The WD Black SN750 is also available with or without an EKWB-designed heatsink and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface to deliver speeds that are more than six times faster than your average SATA 6Gb/s SSD.

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ADATA SX8200 Pro SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of ADATA's new NVMe SSD, the XPG SX8200 Pro. Designed for avid PC enthusiasts, gamers and overclockers, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's new SM2262EN controller and is available with up to 1TB of Micron's 64-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The SX8200 Pro is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 380,000 random write IOPS.

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Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Samsung's latest consumer NVMe SSD, the 970 EVO Plus. Specially designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers, and professionals who need unrivaled performance, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Samsung's proven Phoenix controller and is equipped with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface. The 970 EVO Plus also integrates Samsung's fifth generation V-NAND technology with a sophisticatedly tuned firmware to achieve significant performance improvements as well as increased power efficiency over its predecessor, the 970 EVO.

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Crucial P1 500GB SSDCDRLabs kicks off the New Year with another look at Crucial's new NVMe SSD, the P1. This time around, we've reviewed the 500GB version of the drive which combines Silicon Motion's SM2263EN controller with Micron's 3D QLC NAND flash. The P1 is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of delivering performance well beyond that of your average SATA 6Gb/s SSD.

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