PNY Prevail Elite 240GB SSD Review

PNY Prevail Elite 240GB SSD Review

May 10, 2013 | With all the talk about TLC, 20nm and other new forms of flash that reduce the number of P/E cycles - it's nice to see one company fight against the flow. PNY's Prevail Elite is a 10K P/E cycle SSD that uses a LSI SF-2200 Series controller.

PQI Tiffany 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

PQI Tiffany 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

May 10, 2013 | Elegant and compact, we test the latest from PQI and see how it stacks up.

Corsair Neutron 128GB and 256GB (2013 Hynix Edition) SSD Review

Corsair Neutron 128GB and 256GB (2013 Hynix Edition) SSD Review

May 8, 2013 | Recently Corsair made some changes to their popular Neutron Series products. Both the base model and GTX have new firmware, new flash and new price points. The Neutron 256GB is now one of the best value SSD's on the market and they are selling like crazy.

Seagate 600 SSD ST480HM000 480GB SSD Review

Seagate 600 SSD ST480HM000 480GB SSD Review

May 7, 2013 | Continuing our coverage of the new Seagate 2013 SSD line up, Chris tests the largest capacity size in the consumer model category.

Seagate 600 SSD 240GB RAID Report

Seagate 600 SSD 240GB RAID Report

May 7, 2013 | It's been quite a long time since we're published a RAID report. Today is Seagate's big day with four product categories emerging from under the covers. We ended up with a pair for 600 SSD 240GB drives so it was a perfect opportunity to try them in RAID 0.

Seagate 600 SSD ST240HM000 240GB SSD Review

Seagate 600 SSD ST240HM000 240GB SSD Review

May 7, 2013 | We have a number of Seagate SSD articles hitting TweakTown today. Let's start with the cornerstone of the mainstream consumer class.

Seagate's 2013 Consumer and Enterprise SSD Product Overview

Seagate's 2013 Consumer and Enterprise SSD Product Overview

May 7, 2013 | Seagate finally gives in and prepares to enter the consumer SSD market. At the same time, the company is extending their enterprise portfolio in an effort to catch up to competitors.

QNAP TS-669L 6-Bay NAS Review

QNAP TS-669L 6-Bay NAS Review

May 6, 2013 | QNAP's new "L" designation means great performance with a lower price point. If you're shopping for a large capacity NAS, but don't have a large budget, read our review of the QNAP TS-669L 6-Bay NAS.

Teratrend TS231U Dual Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA Enclosure Review

Teratrend TS231U Dual Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA Enclosure Review

May 4, 2013 | Professional grade storage at the fingertips of the consumer. Teratrend sent over the TowerStor TS231U for testing.

Corsair SSD Toolbox Software Overview - Better than Never

Corsair SSD Toolbox Software Overview - Better than Never

May 3, 2013 | Corsair has only just released its first multifunction software utility for Corsair branded SSDs. The new tool is simply called 'Corsair SSD Toolbox', but for many Corsair SSD users, it's exactly what they've been waiting for.

Infortrend EonNAS Pro 510 NAS Review

Infortrend EonNAS Pro 510 NAS Review

April 30, 2013 | Infortrend delivered the first 2-bay NAS we would ever consider and now they bring us the first NAS in this price category with dedupe. What is dedupe and how can this product increase your office productivity? Chris has the answer for us today.

SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC and microSDHC Memory Card Review

SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC and microSDHC Memory Card Review

April 30, 2013 | True performance for the professional in all of us. We review the latest SD and microSD cards from SanDisk, and see how they perform.

PQI Air Bank 500GB External Wi-Fi Hard Disk Drive Review

PQI Air Bank 500GB External Wi-Fi Hard Disk Drive Review

April 29, 2013 | The PQI Air Bank offers unique portable storage option for anyone on the go. Let's take a close look at the device.

SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB Compact Flash Memory Card Review

SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB Compact Flash Memory Card Review

April 26, 2013 | Extreme storage for the professional, we test the latest compact flash memory card from SanDisk, and see how it performs.

Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

April 25, 2013 | Waterproof performance in a durable aluminium enclosure. Corsair is out with a new Survivor flash drive, let's take a look.

Asustor AS-604T 4-Bay NAS Review

Asustor AS-604T 4-Bay NAS Review

April 23, 2013 | Asustor hit the market in late 2012 with several models that fit into each of the key NAS categories - today Chris looks at the 4-bay AS-604T unit, and fully puts it through its paces.

Mach Xtreme MX-ES 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Mach Xtreme MX-ES 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

April 21, 2013 | With UASP support and SLC NAND, we test the ES flash drive from Mach Xtreme and see how it performs.

ICY DOCK MB662U3-2S Dual Bay USB 3.0 RAID Enclosure

ICY DOCK MB662U3-2S Dual Bay USB 3.0 RAID Enclosure

April 15, 2013 | ICY DOCK brings forth a new product today in the ICYRAID dual bay USB 3.0 enclosure, and it also supports RAID.

Thermaltake BlacX Duet 5G USB 3.0 Docking Station Review

Thermaltake BlacX Duet 5G USB 3.0 Docking Station Review

April 11, 2013 | With dual bay and hot swap capabilities we test the BlacX Duet 5G from Thermaltake and see how it performs.

ADATA XPG SX900 128GB with SandForce B02 controller SSD Review

ADATA XPG SX900 128GB with SandForce B02 controller SSD Review

April 10, 2013 | ADATA is first to market with a retail product using SandForce's new B02 stepping controller. SURPRISE! TRIM is also fixed thanks to ADATA's new 5.0.7a firmware that's available for ADATA drives with SandForce 2000 Series controllers. Too little too late, or good things come to those who wait?

I'm looking at buying an SSD, what would you recommend?

Ask the Experts: I'm looking at buying an SSD, what would you recommend?

April 10, 2013 | I'd like to get an 256GB (or so) sized SSD, what would you recommend?

Crucial M500 960GB SSD Review

Crucial M500 960GB SSD Review

April 9, 2013 | The Tera-Era has begun! Crucial leverages its 20nm NAND flash to achieve a major milestone, the first consumer 2.5" SSD to reach 1TB. Since parent company Micron owns the flash fab, the price is much better than you might expect.

Intel 335 Series 180GB SSD Review

Intel 335 Series 180GB SSD Review

April 8, 2013 | The Intel 335 Series is known as 'That Intel Drive with 20nm Flash', but it's so much more. The 180GB capacity size gives you comfort room with Windows 8 and does very well in our power test.

Plextor M5 Pro 128GB with Xtreme Firmware SSD Review

Plextor M5 Pro 128GB with Xtreme Firmware SSD Review

April 5, 2013 | Plextor has given its M5 Pro 128GB SSD the Xtreme firmware treatment. We put it up against the 128GB kings from Samsung (840 Pro) and OCZ (Vector) to see how it goes.

Ineo NA216U2 Plus External USB 3.0 Enclosure

Ineo NA216U2 Plus External USB 3.0 Enclosure

April 5, 2013 | Looking for a budget friendly USB 3.0 external storage solution? Ineo may have the answer for you.

Intel 525 Series mSATA SSD Review: Five Capacities Tested

Intel 525 Series mSATA SSD Review: Five Capacities Tested

April 3, 2013 | Chris takes five Intel mSATA SSDs from the 525 Series for a spin. The mSATA standard is all around you in new products and you might not even know your new notebook has an open mSATA slot.

Upgrading the SSD in your Apple MacBook Air with OWC's 480GB Aura Pro Solid State Drive

Tweakipedia: Upgrading the SSD in your Apple MacBook Air with OWC's 480GB Aura Pro Solid State Drive

April 1, 2013 | Need more storage in your MacBook Air? Check out this upgrade guide with OWC's 480GB SSD.

Patriot Memory EP Series 64GB SDXC UHS-I Memory Card Review

Patriot Memory EP Series 64GB SDXC UHS-I Memory Card Review

March 30, 2013 | Need performance for TrueHD recording? Patriot's EP Series 64GB SDXC UHS-I memory card might be for you.

ADATA DashDrive Elite HE720 External Hard Drive Review

ADATA DashDrive Elite HE720 External Hard Drive Review

March 29, 2013 | It may be the "thinnest", but does the ADATA DashDrive Elite HE720 have the performance to be Elite? Let's find out.

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 External Hard Drive Review

ADATA DashDrive Durable HD710 External Hard Drive Review

March 28, 2013 | Durable, fast and secure. We test the ADATA HD710 external hard drive and see how it goes.

OCZ Vertex 3 .20 120GB SSD Review

OCZ Vertex 3 .20 120GB SSD Review

March 27, 2013 | Today Chris tests the new OCZ Vertex 3.20 120GB and finally gets a chance to put IMFT 20nm next to Toshiba 19nm NAND.

ADATA DashDrive HV610 External Hard Drive Review

ADATA DashDrive HV610 External Hard Drive Review

March 27, 2013 | ADATA's DashDrive HV610 external hard drive provides secure low cost option for anyone needing external storage. Let's take a look.

OCZ Vertex 3 .20 240GB SSD Review

OCZ Vertex 3 .20 240GB SSD Review

March 26, 2013 | OCZ brings makes changes to an old favorite and repositions SandForce to the mainstream market.

Backing your Apple Mac up with Time Machine

Tweakipedia: Backing your Apple Mac up with Time Machine

March 25, 2013 | How to back your Mac up with Apple's Time Machine.

Kingston HyperX Predator 512GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Kingston HyperX Predator 512GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

March 22, 2013 | Prey or Predator we put the latest from Kingston to the test. 512GB of fast USB 3.0 portable storage in your pocket.

ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 Wireless Storage Device Review

ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 Wireless Storage Device Review

March 21, 2013 | Looking for an all in one solution that fits your fast paced lifestyle? The ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 with its wireless storage might be the choice for you.

Icy Dock FlexCage MB973SP-2B 5.25-inch HDD Bay Adapter Review

Icy Dock FlexCage MB973SP-2B 5.25-inch HDD Bay Adapter Review

March 18, 2013 | Icy Dock shipped us a very high quality three HDD into two 5.25" bay adapter that looks amazing and is very functional. The dual USB 3.0 ports on the front are just the icing on the Icy Dock.

Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD Review

Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD Review

March 14, 2013 | Kingston brings SF-2281 to the mainstream with 19nm Toggle NAND and new 5.0.5 firmware. We look at this new mainstream role for LSI SandForce SATA 6G controllers and how it changes the market from now till NGFF.

Thecus N7510 7-Bay Affordable Tower NAS Review

Thecus N7510 7-Bay Affordable Tower NAS Review

March 11, 2013 | Thecus strikes gold with the new N7510, a high performance NAS that costs less than $100 per drive bay, and it has more features than you'll ever use. This is the model we've waited a long time for.

CalDigit AV Pro USB 3.0 HDD / SSD Enclosure Review

CalDigit AV Pro USB 3.0 HDD / SSD Enclosure Review

March 11, 2013 | You want speed? We test the latest USB 3.0 HDD / SSD enclosure from CalDigit and see how it performs under our tests.

Samsung 840 Pro 512GB SSD Review

Samsung 840 Pro 512GB SSD Review

March 8, 2013 | The battle for the enthusiast crown continues. Today Chris finishes the series of the 840 Pro verses Vector in this showdown between the two highest performing enthusiast class SSDs.

Monster Digital Daytona 240GB SSD Review

Monster Digital Daytona 240GB SSD Review

March 7, 2013 | We finally received TRIM enabled firmware for the Daytona, a SSD we've had for several months. The late firmware was just the start of issues that surround the Daytona and the sum of all of these problems lead us to question anyone buying a SSD from Monster Digital.

Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme 256GB SSD Review

Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme 256GB SSD Review

March 6, 2013 | Plextor's new flagship M5 Pro Xtreme hits our lab in the 256GB capacity size. Can Plextor break into the top performance tier with this product or will Xtreme just be another mainstream drive with aspirations of the crown?

My OCZ Vector SSD is having issues, is it the SSD or something else in my system causing the problems?

Ask the Experts: My OCZ Vector SSD is having issues, is it the SSD or something else in my system causing the problems?

March 5, 2013 | My system is having issues, is it my OCZ Vector SSD?

Plextor M5 Pro 256GB SSD with Xtreme 1.02 Firmware Review

Plextor M5 Pro 256GB SSD with Xtreme 1.02 Firmware Review

March 5, 2013 | Plextor announced its new M5 Pro Xtreme SSD at CES 2013, but M5 Pro owners also received a free performance increase thanks to new Xtreme firmware.

Kingston LSI SandForce B02 for Low Power SSD's - Power Consumption Investigation

Kingston LSI SandForce B02 for Low Power SSD's - Power Consumption Investigation

February 28, 2013 | LSI SandForce announced the new B02 stepping several months ago. Now companies are starting to build hardware. SF-2281VB2 uses technologies introduced by LSI to reduce the power consumption of the successful 2281 SATA III controller. The result is the same SF-2281 performance, but now paired with ultra low power consumption.

Patriot Supersonic Magnum 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Patriot Supersonic Magnum 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

February 27, 2013 | It features Magnum capacity, but does the Patriot Supersonic Magnum 256GB USB 3.0 flash drive offer the performance you crave?

Patriot Supersonic Rage XT 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Patriot Supersonic Rage XT 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

February 26, 2013 | A small drive with unique features, we take a look at the Rage XT from Patriot.

Lexar JumpDrive Triton 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Lexar JumpDrive Triton 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

February 25, 2013 | Lexar sent over its JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 flash drive. Find out if it survived testing.

SanDisk Extreme 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

SanDisk Extreme 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

February 15, 2013 | How Extreme are you? We test the latest USB 3.0 flash drive from SanDisk and see how it performs.

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