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ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 is a high-speed portable SSD

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), well known for high-quality gaming laptops and accessories, have launched the ROG Strix Arion S500 which is a high-speed portable SSD with the latest state-of-the-art features and an impressively-designed chassis and thermal pad.

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is a portable NVMe SSD with DRAM and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity. This facilitates file transfers to speeds of up to 1050 MB/s. The ROG Strix Arion S500 is a high-performance Phison SSD, which means that the offered speeds are almost 12X faster than standard external HDDs. Additionally, the DRAM memory and large SLC cache maximize data performance and helps extend the lifespan of the SSD.

The ROG Strix Arion S500 provides exceptional cooling through the internal thermal pad that keep operating temperatures at an optimum level in order to maintain the high-speed data transfers. This also directly affects the lifespan of the device.

Through a 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, the ROG Strix Arion S500 ensures data security without affecting CPU performance. The users’ digital assets are protected from malicious software, attacks, and hardware failure through the NTI Backup Now EZ software. The data recovery feature also helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is compatible with mobile devices, laptops, PCs, and the latest generation of gaming consoles. This SSD is also the recipient of a 2020 iF Design Award, and it also features the ASUS Aura Sync lighting to provide unrivalled system-wide ambient light effects.

The ROG SSD Dashboard interface displays vital information such as the drive’s temperature, storage status, health status, and much more. Here are the specifications of the ROG Strix Arion S500:

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is available in India from September and is priced at Rs. 13,500. For more information, please visit this page.

Seagate launches One Touch SSD – a high-capacity portable storage solution

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World-renowned data storage solution provider, Seagate Technology has launched the new Seagate One Touch SSD which strives to offer top performance speeds in its stylish and portable design. Technology enthusiasts and creators can enjoy efficient and quick transfers to streamline their production processes and know that their works are in safe hands.

The Seagate One Touch SSD offers USB compatibility out of the box (exFAT formatted) and is operational with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers through its USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C technology. The cables are included in the box, and the One Touch SSD is also compatible with Android mobile devices through the Seagate Mobile Touch app.

The One Touch SSD offers shock-resistance from a drop height of up to 2 meters and is designed with an aluminium top cover and fabric-soft touch on the sides. The One Touch SSD comes with maximum sequential read/write speeds of up to 1030 MB/s and with up to 2TB of storage capacity. The sleek SSD includes Seagate’s Toolkit desktop software with Sync Plus offering file sync via continuous backup.

In June 2021, Seagate had also launched the One Touch HDD which is a high-capacity portable storage device too, created to provide easy access to users who need a durable and dependable data-storage solution.

More importantly, Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services provide a defence mechanism against data loss and retrieval costs in Seagate’s One Touch portfolio. The drives are also packaged with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan.

The Seagate One Touch SSD is available on Amazon, Flipkart and all authorised reseller partners and is priced at Rs. 7,699 for 500GB, Rs. 13,399 for 1TB, and Rs. 26,999 for 2TB.

For more information, please visit this page.

RP Tech announces Toshiba’s new Canvio portable data storage range

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Toshiba has announced their latest additions to the Canvio Portable Storage line up, which features four new ranges of storage devices, namely, the Flex, Gaming, Advance, and Ready ranges. RP Tech India, the official dealer, has these latest range of storage devices to make the entire process of working from home, a little bit more easier.

Canvio Flex – These portable storage devices feature a capacity of up to 4TB and is compatible with USB-C and the USB-A ports. This enables users to use the Flex devices with Macs, Windows PC, iPad Pro, and other devices.

Canvio Gaming – Again, with up to a capacity of 4TB, these portable storage devices are ideal for storing games. The portable case is stylishly designed for popular gaming consoles and PC systems. These range of storage devices are also integrated with an ‘Always On” mode to support responsive gameplay.

Canvio Advance – Designed for photographers and other content creators, these range of storage devices come with unique textured designs with new colours. With a data security software, these storage devices are definitely worth saving up for.

Canvio Ready – These storage devices are made for students and other entry-level users who want simple and intuitive storage options. Featuring the USB-plug-and-play option, these devices come in a new two-tone design.

For more information on the Canvio series, please visit this page.

WD introduces palm-sized My Passport external SSDs

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WD has introduced a new line of portable SSDs that are small enough to fit in a palm. The My Passport SSD comes in capacities starting from 500GB to up to 2TB and features a compact metal design that is shock and resistant to vibration.

Based on NVMe technology, the SSD promises speed of up to 1050MB/s and 1000MB/s respectively for read and write. Moreover, the drive supports 256-bit AES hardware encryption support, software to back up large files or to a cloud service.

The My Passport SSD is ready to use out of the box, either with a PC or a Mac and supports USB Type-C connectivity but WD bundles USB-A adapter for better compatibility.

The portable SSD is available right now till Nov 13 at a special price of Rs. 6,999 (500GB), Rs. 12,999 (1TB) and Rs. 24,999 (2TB).