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Portable Drive Envoy Pro EX from OWC

Other World Computing (OWC), a leader in the production of internal and external hard drives for Macs and PC, has announced a new look "ultra-portable" SSD - OWC Envoy Pro EX.

 Drive Envoy Pro EX
 Drive Envoy Pro EX

Aura Pro SSD, on the basis of which it is built , Envoy Pro EX uses synchronous memory NAND (Tier-1) instead of a common SSD asynchronous NAND-memory. Synchronous NAND memory allows you to "synchronize" the reading and writing of data to the work of the control processor and the SSD, thereby ensuring maximum throughput of the drive. In addition to all Aura Pro SSD technology used DuraWrite, provides an even distribution of data on the memory cells and, accordingly, less wear on the memory chips and high reliability. According to the manufacturer, Envoy Pro EX can provide a hundred times better protection of important data than enterprise-class hard drive.

Specifications OWC Envoy Pro EX:

  • Anodized aluminum housing
  • SSD Aura Pro 6G with effective data
  • USB 3.0 interface and a read speed of up to 436 MB / s
  • Portability. Case Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.125 x 0.4375 inches
  • Weight - 3.8 ounces
  • Absolutely silent operation
  • Three-year warranty
  • OWC Envoy Pro EX is available to the buyer today in two configurations - 240 GB and 480 GB and costs $ 319.99 and $ 599.99.

Silicon Power Diamond D20: Portable Hard Drive In An Aluminum Case

The company Silicon Power introduced a portable drive Diamond D20, made ​​on the basis of 2.5-inch hard drive.

Silicon Power Diamond D20
Portable hard drive Silicon Power Diamond D20.

The device is enclosed in an aluminum housing, "resistant to scratches." For power supply and data exchange with a computer using a high speed interface USB 3.0, which provides bandwidth up to 5Gb /s.

The capacity of Diamond D20 is 500 GB. Perhaps the information encryption AES algorithm with a key length of 256 bits. Guaranteed compatibility with operating systems like Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000, Linux 2.6.31 and above, as well as Mac OS 10.5 and higher.

The drive weighs 135 grams and its dimensions - 116.5 × 78 × 10.5 mm with a three-year warranty.

On the timing of the start of sales Diamond D20 and the estimated value is not reported. For more information about the new product can be found here.