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Inateck FD1101 Aluminum HDD Dock Review

Inateck FD1101 Aluminum HDD Dock Review

July 6, 2017 | Inateck is back with a more refined HDD dock in the FD1101 Aluminum HDD Dock. Should you buy it? Let's check it out.

ASUSTOR AS6404T Consumer NAS Review

ASUSTOR AS6404T Consumer NAS Review

July 6, 2017 | ASUSTOR's AS6404T consumer NAS gets put in the spotlight as we fully test and discuss it in detail.

Apacer AC730 1TB Military-Grade Portable HDD Review

Apacer AC730 1TB Military-Grade Portable HDD Review

July 5, 2017 | Apacer outs their most durable storage solution to date, the AC730 1TB military-grade portable HDD. Is it any good? Let's find out.

Synology DS1517+ SMB 10Gbe NAS Review

Synology DS1517+ SMB 10Gbe NAS Review

June 29, 2017 | Synology's DS1517+ SMB 10Gbe NAS gets fully examined as we determine if it should find a spot in your home or office.

Intel Optane in RAID 0 - World's Fastest System Disk

Intel Optane in RAID 0 - World's Fastest System Disk

June 27, 2017 | Want the world's best performing OS disk for $240? TweakTown will show you how it's done with Intel Optane Memory in RAID 0.

Intel SSD 5 545s 512GB SATA III SSD Review

Intel SSD 5 545s 512GB SATA III SSD Review

June 27, 2017 | Intel 64-layer 3D flash makes its first appearance on Intel's newest 5-Series SATA III SSD, the SSD 5 545s.

WD Red 10TB NAS HDD Review

WD Red 10TB NAS HDD Review

June 26, 2017 | WD surprises with the 10TB WD Red NAS hard drive, is this Helium at its best? Let's see.

ADATA XPG SX8000 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

ADATA XPG SX8000 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

June 21, 2017 | ADATA jumps on the NVMe train with its new 3D flash-powered XPG SX8000 M.2 SSD. Should you buy it? Let's discuss.

Thunderbolt 3 Cable Roundup: Do they differ?

Thunderbolt 3 Cable Roundup: Do they differ?

June 15, 2017 | We collected 20 Gbps and 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 cables from several vendors and put them to the test to see if there is a difference between them.

Crucial MX300 1050GB and 2050GB SATA III SSD Review

Crucial MX300 1050GB and 2050GB SATA III SSD Review

June 13, 2017 | Do you want affordable solid state mass storage? Crucial's MX300 has got you covered. Let's take a close look.

Plugable USBC-SATA-V USB 3.1 Gen 2 HDD Dock Review

Plugable USBC-SATA-V USB 3.1 Gen 2 HDD Dock Review

May 30, 2017 | Plugable, a new vendor in the market, is looking to impress with its first drive docking solution, the USBC-SATA-V.

LaCie Bolt3 2TB Thunderbolt 3 Review

LaCie Bolt3 2TB Thunderbolt 3 Review

May 29, 2017 | We start our Thunderbolt 3 testing journey with LaCie's very impressive and expensive Bolt3 2TB external storage device.

OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt 2 Review

OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt 2 Review

May 26, 2017 | OWC's ThunderBay 4 Mini Thunderbolt 2 external storage devices goes under the spotlight as we check it out thoroughly.

ADATA AI910 Lightning Card Reader Plus Review

ADATA AI910 Lightning Card Reader Plus Review

May 25, 2017 | We investigate ADATA's AI910 Lightning Card Reader Plus, a fairly solid value for money reader for those on the market for such a device.

Alienware 15 R3 Laptop Storage Performance Investigation

Alienware 15 R3 Laptop Storage Performance Investigation

May 23, 2017 | We investigate the storage performance and options of the Alienware 15 R3 Kaby Lake laptop as it becomes the base of our Thunderbolt 3 testing.

Samsung EVO Plus 128GB microSDXC Memory Card Review

Samsung EVO Plus 128GB microSDXC Memory Card Review

May 19, 2017 | Samsung adds to its EVO Plus portfolio with new capacities including the 128GB microSDXC memory card that we are looking at today.

Drobo 5N2 Five-Bay NAS Review

Drobo 5N2 Five-Bay NAS Review

May 16, 2017 | Today's focus is on Drobo's 5N2 Five-Bay NAS, an upgrade over previous models in terms of features and performance, and one to consider.

Samsung PM961 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Samsung PM961 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

May 7, 2017 | Flash prices are going up, but thanks to MyDigitalDiscount, you can still get a super-powerful Samsung 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD for a very reasonable price.

Intel Optane Memory 32GB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

Intel Optane Memory 32GB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

April 24, 2017 | Intel Optane is here. It redefines low queue depth random read performance. Simply amazing!

Promise Technology Apollo Cloud 2TB Review

Promise Technology Apollo Cloud 2TB Review

April 21, 2017 | Promise sends over the Apollo Cloud personal storage device. Is it the best turn-key storage solution? Let's check it out.

Plextor EX1 128GB USB 3.1 Portable SSD Review

Plextor EX1 128GB USB 3.1 Portable SSD Review

April 20, 2017 | Plextor's EX1 128GB USB 3.1 portable SSD gets tested to see if it is worth adding to your arsenal or not.

Plextor M8PeY M.2 with AIC NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Plextor M8PeY M.2 with AIC NVMe PCIe SSD Review

April 12, 2017 | Powered by Marvell's 88SS1093 NVMe controller and fortified with the industries best heat sink, Plextor's M8PeY AIC SSD is sure to please.

Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z and Configurator Review

Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z and Configurator Review

April 4, 2017 | We take the highly secured FIPS 140-2 Aegis Secure 3z for a tune and test. If you need secure data, come and take a look.

Patriot Memory LX 256GB microSDXC Memory Card Review

Patriot Memory LX 256GB microSDXC Memory Card Review

April 3, 2017 | Patriot's LX Series 256GB microSDXC memory card is one of the better products we've tested at this capacity. Should you buy it? Let's see.

iStorage datAshur Pro 8GB Encrypted Flash Drive Review

iStorage datAshur Pro 8GB Encrypted Flash Drive Review

March 30, 2017 | Need rock-solid security in a flash drive? Check out iStorage's datAshur Pro Encrypted Flash Drive. It could be well what you want.

Intel Optane Memory: What It Is and Why It Matters

Intel Optane Memory: What It Is and Why It Matters

March 27, 2017 | Intel's Optane memory module is available for pre-order from today. Do you want one for your Z270 motherboard? Probably. Read on and find out why.

Kingston HyperX Savage 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Kingston HyperX Savage 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

March 24, 2017 | We put the latest from Kingston's HyperX division, the Savage 64GB USB 3.0 pen drive, to the test and see how it does.

ADATA SD700 512GB Portable SSD Review

ADATA SD700 512GB Portable SSD Review

March 9, 2017 | ADATA brings 3D NAND to the portable drive market with the durable and affordable SD700 SSD storage device. Here's our review of it.

Drobo 5C Five-Bay USB-C DAS Review

Drobo 5C Five-Bay USB-C DAS Review

March 7, 2017 | The latest offering from Drobo is the 5C, and we have it in the lab. Is this the external storage solution for you? Come and take a look.

AMD Ryzen SSD Storage Performance Preview

AMD Ryzen SSD Storage Performance Preview

March 6, 2017 | We provide an early look at AMD Ryzen SSD storage performance versus Intel in a range of different early tests.

Corsair Force MP500 480GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Corsair Force MP500 480GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

February 27, 2017 | Corsair's Force Series MP500 M.2 NVMe SSD is the most robust Phison E7-powered SSD to date. Follow on as we see how it does.

StarTech Dual Slot USB-C SD Card Reader Review

StarTech Dual Slot USB-C SD Card Reader Review

February 22, 2017 | StarTech offers up a dual slot UHS-II USB-C SD card reader capable of simultaneous transfers and here's our take on it.

SilverStone Drive Storage DS223 RAID Enclosure Review

SilverStone Drive Storage DS223 RAID Enclosure Review

February 20, 2017 | SilverStone's Drive Storage DS223 RAID dual-drive storage enclosure goes under the spotlight as we see if it should be considered or not.

MyDigitalSSD BPX 480GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

MyDigitalSSD BPX 480GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

February 13, 2017 | MDD's BPX Series M.2 NVMe SSD is being hailed as the best value in next-gen storage. Let's find out why.

SilverStone TS231U-C Two-Bay USB-C DAS Review

SilverStone TS231U-C Two-Bay USB-C DAS Review

January 19, 2017 | With a name like SilverStone behind the TS231U-C RAID DAC, could it be a worthy competitor in today's market? Let's see.

Vantec NexStar TX Enclosure and Dual-Bay Dock Review

Vantec NexStar TX Enclosure and Dual-Bay Dock Review

January 13, 2017 | Vantec launches a full lineup of value based storage appliances in the NexStar TX series. We take a look at the enclosure and dual-bay dock.

MyDigitalSSD Boost 1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable SSD Review

MyDigitalSSD Boost 1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable SSD Review

January 13, 2017 | Affordable and portable, the Boost 1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 portable SSD from MyDigitalSSD raises the bar on external storage.

G-Technology G-Drive SSD Slim USB-C Review

G-Technology G-Drive SSD Slim USB-C Review

January 12, 2017 | We put G-Technology's first Gen 2 USB 3.1 external drive, the G-Drive SSD Slim USB-C, to the test. Let's see how it does.

OWC miniStack 2TB USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Storage Review

OWC miniStack 2TB USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Storage Review

January 5, 2017 | OWC outs the miniStack, a space saving backup solution for Mac Mini users. Here's our full review of the storage device.

ADATA Ultimate SU800 SATA III SSD Review

ADATA Ultimate SU800 SATA III SSD Review

December 30, 2016 | ADATA's Ultimate SU800 is the first third-party 3D TLC SSD on the market, but is it the "Ultimate"? Let's take a close look.

Seagate 512GB SSD Game Drive for Xbox Review

Seagate 512GB SSD Game Drive for Xbox Review

December 28, 2016 | Seagate updates its portable Xbox lineup with the Game Drive SSD. We check out the 512GB version and see how it does.

Lexar Professional 512GB SDXC UHS-I Memory Card Review

Lexar Professional 512GB SDXC UHS-I Memory Card Review

December 22, 2016 | Lexar expands its offerings with a monster 512GB SD solution, the Professional 512GB SDXC UHS-I memory card. Let's see how it performs.

Western Digital Blue 1TB SATA III SSD Review

Western Digital Blue 1TB SATA III SSD Review

December 13, 2016 | WD acquires Sandisk, revamps the X400, calls it Blue and offers it as their first true mainstream SSD.

Thecus N4810 Consumer NAS Review

Thecus N4810 Consumer NAS Review

December 12, 2016 | The Thecus N4810 consumer NAS packs some unique features setting itself apart from the market. Should it be on your radar? Let's see.

PhotoFast iType-C 64GB OTG Review

PhotoFast iType-C 64GB OTG Review

December 11, 2016 | Could PhotoFast's iType-C 64GB OTG drive be the only OTG solution you will ever need? Read on and find out.

G-Technology G-RAID 20TB Thunderbolt 2 Device Review

G-Technology G-RAID 20TB Thunderbolt 2 Device Review

December 8, 2016 | We test the capacity-friendly G-Technology G-RAID Thunderbolt 2 storage device. It may not be for everyone, but it has its place.

ADATA SC660 240GB Portable SSD Review

ADATA SC660 240GB Portable SSD Review

December 6, 2016 | If you want to squeeze the most value out of your portable storage solution, the SC660 from ADATA could well be a viable option.

Strontium iDrive Nitro Lightning 64GB Card Reader Review

Strontium iDrive Nitro Lightning 64GB Card Reader Review

December 5, 2016 | Strontium adds to its Nitro lineup with a Lightning micro reader for iOS which also comes with a 64GB 566x memory card.

ADATA SV620 480GB Portable SSD Review

ADATA SV620 480GB Portable SSD Review

November 30, 2016 | On a tight budget but would like to buy a portable SSD? ADATA has you covered with the SV620 480GB model.

Intel 600p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Intel 600p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

November 28, 2016 | Intel goes after the value segment with its 600p M.2 NVMe SSD. Just because something is cheap and has a brand name, doesn't mean you should buy it.

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