Posts Tagged ‘SSD’

Sony showcases new VAIO Windows 8 notebooks in Singapore

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

In the run up to Windows 8 official release on October 26, Sony has revealed its Fall lineup of Intel-based VAIO notebooks running on the new operating system – including the VAIO Duo 11 slate that comes with sliding keyboard.

Available from November 2012. VAIO Duo 11 will be sold at S$1,999 (i5-3317U processor) and S$2,699 (i7-3517U). Prices for the other notebooks TBA.

Sony's new lineup of VAIO notebooks is helmed by the VAIO Duo 11, an Ultrabook slate with a slide-out keyboard and stylus pen; weighing only 1.3 kg and 17.85 mm thin. 11.6-inch display and available in November 2012 at S$1,999 (i5 CPU) and S$2,699 (i7 CPU).

Sony’s new lineup of VAIO notebooks is helmed by the VAIO Duo 11, an Ultrabook slate with a slide-out keyboard and stylus pen; weighing only 1.3 kg and 17.85 mm thin. 11.6-inch display and available in November 2012 at S$1,999 (i5 CPU) and S$2,699 (i7 CPU).

Sony showcased its new VAIO lineup for the Fall at the Red Dot Museum in Singapore today.

New S Series models come in 13.3" and 15.5" screens, i5 and i7 CPUs and comes with new colour Red.

New S Series models come in 13.3″ and 15.5″ screens, i5 and i7 CPUs and comes with new colour Red. 1.69 kg, 22.8 mm thin.

The new notebooks run on the latest Intel* chips and the new Windows 8 operating system, centering user experience around Touch interactivity.

These sleekly designed machines either have a 10-point multi-touch screen, or come with touchpads that enable users to utilise the touch interface of Windows 8.

As an electronics giant with a full range of electronic products, Sony demonstrated how the VAIO computers could be tightly integrated with other electronic gadgets in its stable.

These include large DLNA TV displays, cameras, video cameras, and Android smartphones.

Two new 14"E14P Series notebooks (i5 & i7). Note the soft-edged design with no bezels.

Two new 14″E14P Series notebooks (i5 & i7). Note the soft-edged design with no bezels.

A VAIO user can therefore download, edit and share photos/videos taken with a camera or smartphone and view them either on the Web or on a large TV.

Two new 13.3" VAIO T Series models (i5 & i7 CPU) using premium materials like  magnesium and aluminium.

Two new 13.3″ VAIO T Series models (i5 & i7 CPU) using premium materials like magnesium and aluminium.

The VAIO Duo 11 ultrabook can function as a flat slate but has a slide-out keyboard to become a laptop.

The new S Series models  has 5.5 hr battery life (additional 11 hr with optional extended battery) and a Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System that uses two graphics processors.

The two new T Series Ultrabooks has either SSD or hybrid HDD/SSD storage.

* In addition to the two new VAIO E14P Series models, the lineup also includes the VAIO E 11” and 15” series which are equipped with 3rd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, or the AMD Radeon processor.

New notebooks: Dell Precision M4700 & M6700

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Dell announced today its new mobile workstations for engineering and design professionals working on the move. The 15-inch M4700 and 17-inch M6700 are available now with prices starting from S$2,854 and S$3,669 respectively.

The popular Covet Edition is back on the 17-inch version, featuring a brilliant Phoenix Red color finish for extra appeal and edge to edge Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for brighter images and increased resilience and protection.

The popular Covet Edition is back on the 17-inch version, featuring a brilliant Phoenix Red color finish for extra appeal and edge to edge Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for brighter images and increased resilience and protection.

The powerful mobile workstations are targeted towards those demanding high computing performance on the go.

Dell Precision M6700 mobile workstation.

Dell Precision M6700

Examples include film editors on movie sets, architects at construction sites, and geophysicists in the field.

The Dell Precision M4700 and M6700 incorporate the latest Intel Core i5, i7 and Extreme Edition processors with Turbo Boost Technology for optimal performance and an extensive choice of professional graphics including the NVIDIA Quadro K-series GPUS and AMD FirePro graphics.

The M6700 offers the AMD FirePro M6000 with PCIe x16 Gen 3 for fast data throughput.

Dell Precision mobile workstation.

Dell Precision mobile workstation.

Additionally, Dell provides DDR3 SDRAM with up to 32GB of system memory and 1600MHz of memory speed and up to 16GB of 1866MHz memory, the fastest memory available on a mobile workstation, for high performance and fast access to large data sets.

They also offer an optional SATA3 512GB solid state drive (SSD).

Both systems expandable in the form of RAID 0/1/5 and additional storage devices.

The M4700 can have up to three storage devices with up to 1.8TB of total storage, while the M6700 can have up to four storage devices with up to 2.8TB of total storage.

As desktop replacements, the M4700 and M6700 offer a wide array of ports to connect to a greater number of formats and devices.

The I/O ports include two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 and one eSATA/USB combo ports and three integrated video ports – one VGA, one HDMI and one DisplayPort 1.2.

An optional slice battery, ExpressCharge battery is also available.

Refer to the press release for the full details.

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New storage products: 6 SanDisk memory devices

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

SanDisk launched in Singapore today the Cruzer Glide, Cruzer Facet, Cruzer Pop, and Extreme USB flash drives; as well as the Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-1 card, and the Extreme SSD. Detailed prices and capacities below.

Mr Cheah Hon Wai (second from right), Senior Manager, Product Marketing Management, Asia Pacific; and Mark Eng (third from right), Country Manager, Singapore - launching SanDisk's latest range of portable memory devices in Singapore at The Screening Room.

Mr Cheah Hon Wai (second from right), Senior Manager, Product Marketing Management, Asia Pacific; and Mark Eng (third from right), Country Manager, Singapore – launching SanDisk’s latest range of portable memory devices in Singapore at The Screening Room.

Following the global launch in India, and subsequent launches in Taiwan and Korea, SanDisk has launched its new range of portable storage drives in Singapore.

Compared to the range of devices SanDisk released at its previous launch in September last year, the devices have naturally increased tremendously in read/write speeds.

The new devices are tabulated below.

Memory device Price & Description
SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-1 Card SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-1 Card
(8GB: S$69, 16GB, S$119)

  • For smartphones and tablets
    multi-tasking games, email, photo & Full-HD video recording.
  • Up to 95 MB/s read and 90 MB/s write speeds.
  • Compatible with microSDHC-slotted devices.
  • Ideal for UHS-enabled smartphones & tablets.
SanDisk Extreme USB Flash Drive SanDisk Extreme USB Flash Drive
(16 – 64GB: S$44.50 – S$139.50)

  • USB 3.0-enabled offers up to 190 MB/s performance.
  • 10 times faster than USB 2.0 drives.
  • Transfer 3GB and 40GB files in 20 sec and 4 min respectively.
Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive
(4 GB – 64 GB: S$7.90 – S$80.90)
(128GB: S$150.90 in Q3 2012)

  • SanDisk’s highest-capacity USB drive.
  • 5-year limited warranty.
Cruzer Facet USB Flash Drive Cruzer Facet USB Flash Drive
(4 GB – 32 GB: S$7.90 – S$40.50)

  • Stainless steel casing.
  • Fashionable with rich colours and faceted texture.
  • Available in blue, red and white.
Cruzer Pop USB Flash Drive Cruzer Pop USB Flash Drive
(4 GB – 32 GB: S$7.50 – S$39.50)

  • Innovative pop design conceals and protects connector when not in use.
  • Rich colours and patterns.
SanDisk Extreme SSD SanDisk Extreme SSD
(120GB, 240GB, 480GB)

  • Solid State Drive (SSD) for the retail market instead of OEM.
  • Up to 550/520 MB/s in read/write speeds.
  • Offers low power consumption, silent and quick boot & launch.
  • 10 times faster than a 7,200 RPM hard disk.
  • Released earlier in Feb 2012.

Christmas promotion: SanDisk memory cards

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Get a free protective camera wrap when you purchase 16GB or higher SanDisk Extreme or SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I cards. This offer will last for 1.5 months from 15 November to 31 December, while stocks last.

Free protective camera wrap for purchases of 16GB or higher SanDisk Extreme or SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I cards

Free protective camera wrap for purchases of 16GB or higher SanDisk Extreme or SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I cards

The camera wrap will offer extra protection for photographers while they carry their cameras with them as they travel and visit relatives during the Christmas season.

The offer lasts from 15 November till 31 December, while stocks last.The camera wrap is convenient and easy to use—photographers simply fold it along the corners, secure it and then stick it in their camera bag before heading off to a shoot.

SanDisk recently doubled the capacity and performance of its professional-grade imaging card lineup with the introduction of the 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC/SDXC UHS-I card.

Based on the SD 3.0 specification’s Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus architecture, the card offers the fastest write performance of any SD card in the world and is ideal for imaging enthusiasts using UHS-enabled cameras.

64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Card S$529The card’s 90 megabyte per second (MB/sec) write speed lets photographers capture a series of RAW images using burst mode, and its UHS Speed Class 1 rating can record Full HD videos.

With up to 95MB/sec read speeds, the card can transfer photos to a computer in half the time, allowing photographers to quickly enter post production.

The cards come in 8GB to 64GB capacities carrying promotional MSRPs ranging from S$69 (8GB) to S$529 (64GB).

New storage products: 7 SanDisk memory devices

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

SanDisk launched seven new memory storage devices today, targeted mainly at consumers who are photographers/videographers, smartphone/tablet and general computer users.

SanDisk Corporation produces flash memory storage solutions.The new products feature higher capacities and higher speeds and include SDXC SD and micro SDXC cards, USB thumbdrives, a USB 3.0 card reader, and two SSD drives for daily and long term storage.

Note that the SDXC memory cards will require SDXC compatible devices to use their full capacity beyond 32GB. They can be used for non-SDXC devices but can only be formatted to a maximum capacity of 32GB for SDHC devices.

The new devices are tabulated below.

Memory device Price & Description
64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Card  S$529 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Card
(S$529)
 

  • Double the performance and capacity, targeted at photo/video pros.
  • Up to 90 MB/s write speed and 95 MB/s read speed.
  • Good for Full HD videos and burst mode photography recording to RAW + JPEG.
  • 8GB – 64GB: S$69 – S$529
  • Available Q4 2011
64GB SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDXC Card S$285 64GB SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDXC Card
(S$285)
 

  • Double the capacity of smartphones and tablets
  • Up to 30 MB/s transfer speeds.
  • Good for Full HD videos
  • Available Q4 2011
Cruzer Fit USB Flash Drive Cruzer Fit USB Flash Drive
(4 GB – 16 GB: S$12 – S$36)
 

  • Tiny and compact.
  • It’s only the size of a 10 cents coin.
Cruzer Switch USB Flash Drive Cruzer Switch USB Flash Drive
(4 GB – 16 GB: S$12 – S$36)
 

  • No more worries about losing the cap.
  • Good for computers and tablets with USB ports.
SanDisk Memory Vault SanDisk Memory Vault
(S$ TBA)
 

  • 8GB and 16GB capacities available – not for large scale file backup.
  • Preserve files for up to 100 years. Good as photo albums.
  • Available Q4 2011
SanDisk Ultra SSD SanDisk Ultra SSD
(60GB: S$230)

(120GB: S$415)
(240GB: S$790) 

  • Solid State Drive (SSD) for the retail market instead of OEM.
  • Up to 280/270 MB/s in read/write speeds.
  • Offers low power consumption, silent and quick launch.
  • Good for replacing ageing internal hard-disks of old laptops/desktops.
ImageMate All-in-One USB 3.0 Reader/Writer ImageMate All-in-One USB 3.0 Reader/Writer
(S$65)
 

  • USB 3.0 interface offers up to 500 MB/s performance.
  • Four card slots for all major card formats.
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
  • Good for intensive photo and video transfer.

Company byte: SanDisk Corporation

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company producing flash memory storage devices, with more than half its sales outside the United States.

SanDisk Corporation produces flash memory storage solutions.SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and distribution for OEM and retail channels.

Founded in 1988, and headquartered in California, SanDisk’s diverse product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing market.

SanDisk’s products are used by consumers, manufacturers and enterprise customers.

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