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Areca ARC-8050T2 Thunderbolt 2 8-Bay RAID Tower DAS Review

Areca ARC-8050T2 Thunderbolt 2 8-Bay RAID Tower DAS Review

July 30, 2014 | Today Tyler takes a close look at Areca's ARC-8050T2, a Thunderbolt 2 8-Bay RAID Tower DAS. Read on as he gives us his full thoughts in his review.

Seagate Desktop 4TB, 5TB and 6TB HDDs RAID Report

Seagate Desktop 4TB, 5TB and 6TB HDDs RAID Report

July 23, 2014 | Today Tyler loads up his test system with Seagate Desktop HDDs for a RAID extravaganza. Included are the 4TB, 5TB and 6TB models. Let's take a look.

Corsair Voyager Air 2 1TB Mobile Storage Device Review

Corsair Voyager Air 2 1TB Mobile Storage Device Review

July 23, 2014 | Corsair returns with the Voyager Air 2 with 1TB of portable storage capacity. Read on as we take a close look at this mobile storage solution.

Western Digital Red Pro 4TB NAS WD4001FFSX Consumer HDD Review

Western Digital Red Pro 4TB NAS WD4001FFSX Consumer HDD Review

July 22, 2014 | Western Digital is taking the NAS storage market very seriously. Not only did they release a 6TB Red yesterday, but also the Red Pro 4TB HDD.

Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series 240GB Encrypted SSD Review

Intel SSD Pro 2500 Series 240GB Encrypted SSD Review

July 22, 2014 | Intel brings managed SSD storage encryption to the channel with the new Pro 2500 Series. Read on as Chris tells us about Intel's newest solid state drive.

Crucial MX100 256GB SSD Review

Crucial MX100 256GB SSD Review

July 21, 2014 | Crucial unleashes new 16nm MLC flash to combat Samsung's 3-bit MLC in price and performance. Read on and see what Chris thinks of the new MX100 256GB SSD.

Western Digital Red 6TB NAS Consumer HDD Review

Western Digital Red 6TB NAS Consumer HDD Review

July 21, 2014 | Today WD releases its newest hard drive, the new Red 6TB NAS HDD. Read on as Tyler tests it and tells us all about it and how it performs.

Seagate Desktop HDD 5TB ST5000DX000 Consumer Review

Seagate Desktop HDD 5TB ST5000DX000 Consumer Review

July 18, 2014 | Today Tyler provides us with an exclusive review of Seagate's Desktop HDD 5TB ST5000DX000 hard disk drive. Read on for his full thoughts and opinion.

Intel DC P3700 800GB NVMe vs. Intel 730 Series SATA SSD RAID Report

Intel DC P3700 800GB NVMe vs. Intel 730 Series SATA SSD RAID Report

July 17, 2014 | PCIe NVMe makes an appearance as our OS Disk in a consumer based enthusiast environment. Is it faster than our SATA RAID champion? Intel vs. Intel, go!

Corsair Flash Voyager GTX 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Corsair Flash Voyager GTX 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

July 15, 2014 | Tyler tests the new Flash Voyager GTX pen drive from Corsair. It even includes TRIM and SMART support since internally it uses an SSD controller. Read on.

Strontium Nitro Plus 128GB U3 SDXC Memory Card Review

Strontium Nitro Plus 128GB U3 SDXC Memory Card Review

July 12, 2014 | In the market for a high capacity SDXC memory card solution? Read on as we look at the Nitro Plus from Strontium and see how it works and performs.

Vantec NexStar TX 2.5-inch USB 3.0 External Storage Enclosure Review

Vantec NexStar TX 2.5-inch USB 3.0 External Storage Enclosure Review

July 11, 2014 | Today Tyler spends some time giving us a detailed look at the Vantec NexStar TX, an external storage enclosure for your shiny new HDD or SSD.

Transcend JetDrive Lite 330 64GB MacBook Expansion Memory Card Review

Transcend JetDrive Lite 330 64GB MacBook Expansion Memory Card Review

July 11, 2014 | Add storage capacity to your MacBook Pro with the JetDrive 330. Tyler gives us the details on this expansion memory card that won't look out of place.

LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt 500GB External Storage SSD Review

LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt 500GB External Storage SSD Review

July 10, 2014 | We take a look at the Rugged, a portable Thunderbolt solution from LaCie. Read on as Tyler tells us all about the 500GB SSD version and what it can do.

Strontium Nitro Plus 64GB U3 MicroSDXC Memory Card Review

Strontium Nitro Plus 64GB U3 MicroSDXC Memory Card Review

July 10, 2014 | We look at the latest microSD from Strontium, the Nitro Plus. Follow on as Tyler tells us all about this new 64GB U3 MicroSDXC memory card.

Lexar JumpDrive S33 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Lexar JumpDrive S33 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

July 9, 2014 | The S33 hits the lab. Read on as we test this new USB 3.0 flash pen drive solution from Lexar and see how it performs and if it's worth buying or not.

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC UHS II Memory Card Review

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC UHS II Memory Card Review

July 8, 2014 | We take a look at the Extreme Pro from Sandisk, the first UHS II card to come through the lab. Read on as Tyler tells us all about it and how it performs.

Lexar JumpDrive S23 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Lexar JumpDrive S23 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

July 5, 2014 | Today Tyler takes a look at the latest flash storage solution from Lexar, the JumpDrive S23. Does this green USB 3.0 pen drive have what it takes?

LaCie 2Big 12TB Thunderbolt 2 DAS External Storage Review

LaCie 2Big 12TB Thunderbolt 2 DAS External Storage Review

July 4, 2014 | We dive into the latest DAS solution from LaCie, the 2Big Thunderbolt 2. This monster comes complete with no less than 12TB of brilliant storage.

iXsystems FreeNAS Mini 4-Bay NAS Review

iXsystems FreeNAS Mini 4-Bay NAS Review

July 2, 2014 | Today Chris spends some time checking out the iXsystems' FreeNAS Mini 4-Bay NAS in detail. Should this be a new NAS for you to consider? Read on.

PNY SandForce based Optima SSD - The Switch Side Discussed

PNY SandForce based Optima SSD - The Switch Side Discussed

July 1, 2014 | We caused quite a stir with our bait and switch SSD allegation, but we stand behind it 100%. We looked at the bait, now it's time to see the switch.

Samsung 850 Pro 128GB SSD Review

Samsung 850 Pro 128GB SSD Review

June 30, 2014 | The Samsung 850 Pro brings high performance to the small 128GB capacity size. Someone forgot to shrink the price though. Check out Chris' review now.

Samsung 850 Pro 1TB SSD Review - The New Performance King

Samsung 850 Pro 1TB SSD Review - The New Performance King

June 30, 2014 | Utilizing the most advanced NAND structure to date, the Samsung 850 Pro takes SATA past the Extreme. Today Chris gives us his full thoughts in this review.

Seagate Desktop HDD ST6000DX000 6TB HDD Review

Seagate Desktop HDD ST6000DX000 6TB HDD Review

June 28, 2014 | Today Tyler spends time giving us his opinion on Seagate's new Desktop HDD 6TB hard disk drive model. Need a lot of storage space? Well, read on.

SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB SSD Review

SanDisk Extreme PRO 240GB SSD Review

June 28, 2014 | The Extreme PRO only goes down to 240GB, but it tops our chart as the fastest consumer SSD you can buy today. Check out Chris' full review of this new SSD.

SanDisk Extreme PRO 480GB SSD Review

SanDisk Extreme PRO 480GB SSD Review

June 28, 2014 | The 960GB model demands a premium price, but the 480GB Extreme PRO SSD delivers the same performance at a lower price. Follow on for our full review.

Vantec UGT-AH700U3 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub Review

Vantec UGT-AH700U3 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub Review

June 26, 2014 | Need more USB 3.0 ports with smart charging capabilities? Then read on as we take a look at the seven-port solution from Vantec.

Vantec UGT-AH400U3 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub Review

Vantec UGT-AH400U3 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub Review

June 25, 2014 | Looking for a USB 3.0 hub with charging capabilities? Tyler gives us his thoughts on a new solution from Vantec that may suit your needs.

Intel 730 480GB 6-Drive SSD RAID Report

Intel 730 480GB 6-Drive SSD RAID Report

June 20, 2014 | Our RAID champion makes another appearance, and this time we've got six 480GB Intel 730 SSD's to max out our Lynx Point chipset. Let's take a look now.

Leef Surge Copper 16GB USB 2.0 Pico Flash Drive Review

Leef Surge Copper 16GB USB 2.0 Pico Flash Drive Review

June 20, 2014 | We take a look at the pico-sized Surge Copper from Leef. Read on as Tyler gives us the complete details on this tiny, yet stylish pen drive.

SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB SSD Review - SATA III to the Extreme

SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB SSD Review - SATA III to the Extreme

June 19, 2014 | Just when you thought we reached the limits of SATA III, Sandisk releases the Extreme PRO SSD to show us the interface still has some performance to give.

Leef Magnet 3.0 Copper 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Leef Magnet 3.0 Copper 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

June 19, 2014 | We revisit the Leef Magnet 3.0, and this time it's copper. Read on as Tyler gives us the full details on this pen drive in his review right now.

Plextor M5M 256GB mSATA 2-Drive SSD RAID Report

Plextor M5M 256GB mSATA 2-Drive SSD RAID Report

June 17, 2014 | Plextor shows us what it has got in an mSATA SSD with its M5M 256GB. TweakTown shows you what that's like in RAID 0. Let's go!

Leef ICE 3.0 Copper 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Leef ICE 3.0 Copper 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

June 17, 2014 | Leef is back with the ICE 3.0 Copper pen drive. Read on as we explore the performance of this flash drive and work out if you should buy it or not.

MX Technology LX 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

MX Technology LX 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

June 13, 2014 | We take a look at the 256GB MX LX, a value based solution from Mach Xtreme Technology. Follow on as Tyler gives us all the details on this new pen drive.

Addonics ADM2PX4 PCIe 3.0 to M.2 SSD Adapter Review

Addonics ADM2PX4 PCIe 3.0 to M.2 SSD Adapter Review

June 13, 2014 | Addonics just introduced a low profile PCIe to M.2 SSD adapter. Read on as we check out the performance of its ADM2PX4 and give you our thoughts on it.

ADATA XPG 64GB SDXC UHS I U3 Memory Card Review

ADATA XPG 64GB SDXC UHS I U3 Memory Card Review

June 11, 2014 | The ADATA XPG SDXC makes its way through the labs. Read on as Tyler explores the performance of this UHS I U3 storage solution and if you should buy it.

MX Technology ES 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

MX Technology ES 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

June 10, 2014 | We look at the new 64GB ES from Mach Xtreme Technology. This USB 3.0 pen drive uses high-grade SLC NAND flash, making it one of the ones to own.

WD My Passport Pro 4TB Thunderbolt Portable Storage Review

WD My Passport Pro 4TB Thunderbolt Portable Storage Review

June 10, 2014 | We look at another bus-powered Thunderbolt solution. Enter the Passport Pro from WD. Follow on as Tyler gives us a rundown on this new portable device.

Akitio Palm RAID Thunderbolt 256GB Portable Storage Review

Akitio Palm RAID Thunderbolt 256GB Portable Storage Review

June 10, 2014 | We check out the latest from Akitio, the Palm RAID Thunderbolt. Built to put the power of Thunderbolt in your hand, follow as Tyler tells us all about it.

Vantec UGT-AH100U3 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub Review

Vantec UGT-AH100U3 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub Review

June 9, 2014 | Vantec released its latest line of products, and we have the 10-Port USB 3.0 hub in the lab. If you need to add many USB 3.0 ports to your system, read on.

ADATA Premier Pro 128GB SDXC UHS I Class 3 Memory Card Review

ADATA Premier Pro 128GB SDXC UHS I Class 3 Memory Card Review

June 6, 2014 | Tyler tells us all about ADATA's new Premier Pro 128GB SDXC memory card. Does this UHS I Class 3 device fit the bill for your needs? Read on.

Seagate Surveillance ST4000VX000 4TB HDD Review

Seagate Surveillance ST4000VX000 4TB HDD Review

June 5, 2014 | Seagate's Surveillance HDD solution hits the market in two capacities. Read on as we look at the 4TB model and see just how it performs under our tests.

Synology DiskStation DS414 4-bay NAS Review

Synology DiskStation DS414 4-bay NAS Review

June 4, 2014 | Chris spends some time checking out Synology's new DiskStation DS414 4-bay NAS. If you're on the market for a SOHO NAS, this one may be worth considering.

ASRock Z97 Extreme6 PCIe Ultra M.2 Storage Performance Overview

ASRock Z97 Extreme6 PCIe Ultra M.2 Storage Performance Overview

June 2, 2014 | Chris looks at the new ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Ultra M.2 slot and tests the 32Gb/s capable storage format with a Samsung XP941 SSD. Let's see how it all goes.

JMicron JMF667H Firmware Preview Testing with L85A, L85C and A19 Flash

JMicron JMF667H Firmware Preview Testing with L85A, L85C and A19 Flash

June 1, 2014 | Chris tests four reference sample SSDs from JMicron with new firmware with various different types of flash. Follow on for the full performance details.

Transcend 8XDVDS Portable USB 2.0 DVD Writer Review

Transcend 8XDVDS Portable USB 2.0 DVD Writer Review

May 29, 2014 | We look at the Transcend 8XDVDS, a portable DVD writer. Follow on as Tyler tells us if this device is the perfect fit for your Ultrabook or Apple MacBook.

Crucial M550 512GB 2-Drive SSD RAID Report

Crucial M550 512GB 2-Drive SSD RAID Report

May 28, 2014 | Crucial steps back into the enthusiast sector by launching a new SSD. The M550 offers cutting edge performance at an affordable price.

Corsair Force Series LX 256GB SSD Review

Corsair Force Series LX 256GB SSD Review

May 27, 2014 | Corsair jumps at Silicon Motion's new SM2246EN controller and brings it to market in the new Force LX SSD. Read on as Chris gives us the full rundown.

Buffalo DriveStation Mini Thunderbolt 512GB External SSD Review

Buffalo DriveStation Mini Thunderbolt 512GB External SSD Review

May 26, 2014 | Buffalo sent over its dual drive Thunderbolt SSD storage solution. Read on as we explore the performance of this compact device and see how it goes.

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