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New arrivals: SanDisk Extreme 500 & Extreme 900 Portable SSD

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

SanDisk’s new family of high performance portable SSDs features the faster transfer speeds of the USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 specs. The Extreme 900 Portable SSDs offer Type C connectors, top speeds and higher capacities, while the Extreme 500 series offers portability and ruggedness.

Prices and capacities below.

The Extreme 500 (left) and Extreme 900 (right) Portable SSDs targets photographers, videographers, creative professionals and tech enthusiasts looking to move massive files at phenomenal speeds, helping them save time and simplify work processes at the office or out in the field.

The Extreme 500 (left) and Extreme 900 (right) Portable SSDs targets photographers, videographers, creative professionals and tech enthusiasts looking to move massive files at phenomenal speeds, helping them save time and simplify work processes at the office or out in the field.

The SanDisk Extreme 900 drives with their Type C connections feature USB 3.1 speeds of up to nine times faster that of a portable hard drive running on a USB 2.0 connection.

The SanDisk Extreme 500 drives with USB 3.0 offer speeds up to four times faster.

Capacity Extreme 500 Capacity Extreme 900
120GB S$188 480GB S$769
240GB S$288 960GB S$1,149
480GB S$499 1.92TB S$1,899

The new family of SanDisk Extreme Portable SSDs also feature SanDisk SecureAccess software with 128-bit encryption to secure files.

The Extreme 500 portable SSDs will be available in Singapore during COMEX 2015 next week while the Extreme 900 series will be available in end September 2015.

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New arrivals: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick streaming USB/Wi-Fi flash drive

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

The USB flash drive streams content to up to 3 devices simultaneously and each charge can support up to 4.5 hours of continuous streaming to 1 device. Available in Singapore during COMEX 2015 next week. Prices below.

The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick features a two year warranty.

The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick features a two year warranty.

Part of the SanDisk Connect Wireless family, the consumer mobile storage device is available at 16GB (S$49), 32GB (S$69),64GB (S$99) and 128GB (S$169) capacities.

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Review: Seagate NAS 4-bay 20TB Network Attached Storage for businesses

Monday, May 11th, 2015

If you’re a small growing business looking for an easy-to-use and affordable NAS storage solution that keeps your data secure and always available, this Seagate NAS 4-bay 20TB (S$1,899) could well be your answer.

Seagate NAS 4-Bay 20TB.

Seagate NAS 4-Bay 20TB.

The NAS 4-bay 20TB is one of many configurations (see sidebar below) that Seagate introduced as part of its Network Attached Storage (NAS) product line refresh that saw the replacement of its previous Business Storage series with the NAS and NAS Pro lines of product.

In the box: Seagate NAS, power supply cable, Ethernet cable, Quick Start Guide.

In the box: Seagate NAS, power supply cable, Ethernet cable, Quick Start Guide.

With pre-installed hard disk drives (HDD) and pre-configured RAID disks, as well as its latest operating system – NAS 0S 4 – Seagate offers storage simplicity for SOHOs (Small Office Home Office) and small businesses with ease of use and private cloud access over the Internet.

The ease of use and set-up is particularly attractive to small companies without dedicated IT resources, while the cloud access is especially useful for organisations with mobile workers requiring secure remote access to vital documents, data and resources from the field.

Connection is easy: Simply connect the Ethernet cable to the NAS and the router. Then connect the power cable to the NAS and the outlet and you're ready to go. You can connect a second Ethernet cable for redundancy or performance.

Connection is easy: Simply connect the Ethernet cable to the NAS and the router. Then connect the power cable to the NAS and the outlet and you’re ready to go. You can connect a second Ethernet cable for redundancy or performance.

The easy-to-navigate HTML user-interface is driven by the new LINUX-based NAS OS 4, which now comes with a redesigned Device Manager, enabling users to manage preferences and configure settings from a single location.

It includes useful features such as App Manager and Seagate Sdrive for remote access – some of the most demanded features of NAS users in general.

I found the NAS device management effortless from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone.

I was also impressed by how silent the internal fan of the NAS was – you can just leave the NAS on and hardly notice any noise.

My take:

“Seagate’s NAS 4-bay 20TB offers an excellent affordable and reliable network attached storage solution for home and small business businesses with up to 25 employees – with easy set-up and usage, as well as cloud access from anywhere with an Internet connection, from mobile devices including tablets and smartphones.”

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New arrivals: SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad with Lightning connector

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive has a Lightning and USB connector and easily increases the memory storage for your iPhone or iPad. Available now in Singapore in 16GB (S$88), 32GB (S$128) and 64GB (S$188).

The iXpand Flash Drive is a powerful, yet simple-to-use solution that quickly transfers photos and videos from an iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PC — all without cables, Internet connections, or bandwidth limitations.

The iXpand Flash Drive is a powerful, yet simple-to-use solution that quickly transfers photos and videos from an iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PC — all without cables, Internet connections, or bandwidth limitations.

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is the storage company’s first USB flash drive designed specifically for the iPhone and iPad.

“According to IDC, nearly three-quarters of all images are now captured on smartphones and tablets. With this significant increase in mobile-generated content, consumers are looking for easy ways to manage it all,” said Mark Eng, Country Manager, Singapore and Malaysia, SanDisk.

First released in the US at the end of 2014, the iXpand is now available in Singapore.

The USB flash drive makes it easy to offload content from your iPhone or iPad to free up the storage of the device, and to upload additional media or documents to the mobile device.

You can also playback music, video and photos; or read documents directly from the device while it is plugged into the Lightning connector of the iPhone/iPad.

On the desktop/notebook, the flash drive has a USB 2.0 port to plug in like any USB thumb drive.

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New arrivals: WD My Passport Wireless external hard drive

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

The new portable storage drive from WD connects to smartphones, tablets, cameras and mobile devices, expanding storage without any wires or Internet access. Available in Singapore now in 1TB (S$299) and 2TB (S$399) capacities.

My Passport Wireless is an easy to use Wi-Fi enabled storage drive that allows consumers to save, access and share stored content wirelessly with any smartphone, tablet, computer or other device.

My Passport Wireless is an easy to use Wi-Fi enabled storage drive that allows consumers to save, access and share stored content wirelessly with any smartphone, tablet, computer or other device.

For the frequent business traveler, family on a road trip or creative professional working in the field – the My Passport Wireless drive is a simple way to connect all computing and mobile devices to content without any wires or Internet connection.

WD My Passport Wireless is now available in Singapore in 1TB (S$299) and 2TB (S$299) capacities.

WD My Passport Wireless is now available in Singapore in 1TB (S$299) and 2TB (S$299) capacities.

Additionally, when users need to transfer large amounts of data, the My Passport Wireless drive provides the option of using a high speed USB 3.0 connection.

The My Passport Wireless drive broadcasts its own wireless network that allows up to eight devices to connect at the same time and access any content stored on the drive.

Available in 1TB or 2TB models, users now have the ability to store and access up to hundreds of hours of movies and music, as well photos and other digital files, from their smartphones and tablets that are typically limited by minimal storage capacity.
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New arrivals: WD Purple now ships with 6TB for surveillance cameras

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

WD expands its surveillance-class hard drive line by shipping 3.5-inch WD Purple in 6TB capacities (S$449) for IoT “fog” surveillance environments.

The inerts of the 6TB WD Purple hard drive.

The inerts of the 6TB WD Purple hard drive.

WD today announced the expansion of its WD Purple line of 3.5-inch hard drives for video surveillance applications, with the release of the 6 TB capacity.

“Video surveillance has long been a pioneering Internet-of-Things application,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president and general manager of WD’s Storage Technology group.

Video surveillance is a highly data-rich application within the “Internet of Things (IoT)” ecosystem.

WD Purple hard drives are suitable for new and existing home and small business security system environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras.

Available today, WD Purple hard drives are being offered in capacities from 1 TB up to 6 TB and is covered by a three-year limited warranty

WD boasts the following key features for its Purple hard drives.

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New arrivals: SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I memory cards

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

The new memory cards for action cameras are built to match the harshest conditions and enables the next generation of 4K Ultra HD video capture. Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.

The SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I cards are built for extreme durability.  Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.

The SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I cards are built for extreme durability. Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.

The new SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I memory cards for action cameras give extreme sports enthusiasts the speed, quality, capacity, and durability they need to confidently capture the moment in breathtaking detail.

“We are committed to offering customers a range of memory solutions that stand up to environmental extremes, including temperature, water, shocks and x-rays. These new memory cards give users the confidence that their high quality video will be there to share with others when the adventure is done,” said Mark Eng, Country Manager, Singapore and Malaysia, SanDisk Corporation.

Now rated UHS Speed Class 3 (U3), these fast, high-performing cards are well-matched with action cameras, as they deliver the performance required to capture Full HD and 4K Ultra HD action video.

The SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I memory cards for action cameras offer read/write speeds of up to 60MB/s/40MB/s to enable users to capture the most daring adventures in stunning detail.

With the new cards, action camera users can quickly transfer files and view their thrilling adventure on today’s new 4K TVs and monitors.

Perfect to endure all the action, the cards are waterproof, shockproof, and X-ray proof, and are capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.

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New arrivals: SanDisk 512GB SD and 64GB microSD memory cards

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

Both the 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card (S$1080) and the 64GB Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I memory card (S$179) enable capture of 4K Ultra HD and Full HD video, as well as fast-action photography.

Left: 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card (S$1080); and Right: 64GB Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I memory card (S$179).

Left: 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card (S$1080); and Right: 64GB Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I memory card (S$179).

SanDisk boasts that the 512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card is the world’s highest capacity SD card on the market.

“美国记忆储存器制造商 SanDisk 推出了512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I 记忆卡(S$1080新元)与 64GB Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-I 记忆卡 (S$179新元),让专业摄影师能够放心拍摄 4K Ultra HD 动画以及高速度动作摄影。” – 科技点心(微薄)

The new offerings are designed to meet the demands of industry professionals who require the most advanced gear available for shooting 4K Ultra High Definition (3840×2160 pixels) video, Full HD video (1920×1080) and high-speed burst mode photography.

512GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card (S$1080)

Built for the Pros Since SanDisk unveiled its first 512MB SD card in 2003, capacity demands have increased exponentially and the new 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card represents a 1,000-fold capacity increase in just over a decade, yet maintains the same size footprint.

“4K Ultra HD is an example of a technology that is pushing us to develop new storage solutions capable of handling massive file sizes. The 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card is a tremendous advancement that enables professionals to reliably store more content on a single card than ever before,” said Mark Eng, Country Manager, Singapore and Malaysia, SanDisk Corporation.

SanDisk’s most powerful and highest capacity SD UHS-I memory card yet, the 512GB card delivers write speeds up to 90 MB/s and UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) recording speed for high resolution, real-world color and stutter-free 4K Ultra HD video.

Transfer speeds up to 95 MB/s move data quickly for efficient post-production workflow.

The 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card delivers both the speed and capacity needed to support 4K Ultra HD video capture, enabling users to shoot tremendous amounts of content without disrupting the moment.

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News: Seagate unveils new Cloud and Enterprise Solutions

Thursday, September 11th, 2014

The slew of new solutions from Seagate aim to help organisations manage massive data growth.

The slew of new Cloud and Enterprise Solutions from Seagate includes Enterprise Hard Disk Drives, Cloud Systems and Solutions and PCIe Flash Accelerator Cards. Images are from Seagate and are not shown to scale.

The slew of new Cloud and Enterprise Solutions from Seagate includes Enterprise Hard Disk Drives, Cloud Systems and Solutions and PCIe Flash Accelerator Cards. Images are from Seagate and are not shown to scale.

The slew of new Cloud and Enterprise Solutions from Seagate includes:

  • Seagate® ClusterStor™ 9000, the ultimate high-performance system designed for big data customers.
  • Seagate® EVault® Enterprise Backup & Recovery Appliance.
  • New Seagate® Nytro® XP6000 PCIe flash accelerator cards.
  • 8th generation enterprise hard drives for datacenters and cloud service providers.

More details from the press release below.

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Pure Storage Named A Leader In Inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

The all-flash enterprise storage array company was positioned for its completeness of vision and ability to execute.

According to Gartner, Pure Storage leads the pack alongside established giants IBM and EMC.

According to Gartner, Pure Storage leads the pack alongside established giants IBM and EMC.

Pure Storage has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the inaugural Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays (SSA) by Gartner.

According to Gartner, companies considered to be “leaders” drive the market’s transformation with a clear vision and a strong ability to execute.

Leaders in SSA have generally made strong customer gains.

They provide feature sets that are appropriate for current customer use case needs.

Leaders also show evidence of superior vision and execution for anticipated requirements related to technology, methodology or means of delivery.

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