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more about #harddisks more comments → Kaiser-Machead: It's a mighty tough sell. But then, the GE top-loading VCR that I grew up with was just a shade over $1,000 when it was brand new. more » Herman: It doesn't even have moving parts! All this Solid State stuff is for wussies. You don't see me buying a car that has no moving parts, right? more » AvisCinna: "At least your data will be backed up, with both RAID 0 and RAID 1 as an option." When will people get that RAID 0 is not for backup. In fact, it's th... more » SalvatoreGabronie: How fast does a NAS need to be when it's serving music and video? And how fast does the network have to be to be too slow for the latest 2.5" platter... more » bosskev: "But again, don't buy this unless you live, literally, in a closet."Well, then. This device is most definitely not for me. (Not that "smallest" anythi... more » Nick: they ain't gonna hold this title for long. you know there is one somewhere in the works to run SSDs more » 92BuickLeSabre: I thought this was the world's smallest NaS? more » Kaiser-Machead: I like that little line on the product page. Save Power - Save the Planet Is it like Meatwad's computer made out of leaves? more » GitEmSteveDave_My Brute Dojo CDIAFIFE: At least they aren't advertising the "World's Smallest Network Access Digital Storage". more » strider_mt2k: Agreed. Unless there is an application that benefits specifically from SSDs a regular ol' HD will do just fine. more » -
#storage
Super Talent Ships 512GB, $1,500 MasterDrive RX SSD
The largest consumer SSD is now shipping from Super Talent, and it's a big 'un at 512GB. Read/write speeds are clocked (by Super Talent) at 230/160 MB/sec, respectively. [Super Talent, Product Page via Hot Hardware] -
#storage
Thecus N0204 miniNAS Makes the Unfortunate Claim of "World's Smallest NAS"
I can't think of another product category less served by the ol' "world's smallest" tag that gadget-makers continuously foam over than network storage drives. But, of course, here we have the "world's smallest" NAS. More » -
#brando
Brando Silicone HDD Case Prevents Bareback Docking
Mainly for use with their hard disk dock that accepts HDDs like SNES carts, these silicone rubbers, complete with removable end caps, will keep your disks from slipping around too much and add a modicum of extra protection for $17. If only anti-virus defense was this easy. [Brando] -
#storage
SimpleTech [re]drive is a 500GB Green Machine
SimpleTech's [re]drive is the self-proclaimed "World's Most Eco Friendly External Drive," calling attention to its bamboo and aluminum casing, low power hard drive, energy star power adapter and lack of fan (the aluminum acts as a heat sink). Whether or not it actually is the world's greenest seems somewhat subjective, but with 500GB of space and Turbo USB 2.0 connection, it should get the job done either way. Fabrik's Ultimate Backup is also thrown in, with 2GB of online storage for free, or unlimited storage/transfer for $5 a month. The [re]drive is available starting today for $160. [Fabrik] More » -
#solidstatedrives
Micron's Future Concept of SSD is RAM-Module Like
In addition to Micron's traditional solid state drives announced today, they also showed off a concept for a SSD module that resembles RAM in physical design and would fit into a similarly designed port. It's obvious but genius: while the SSD drives with SATA interfaces are terrific because they can be used in current laptops with no mods, the real performance of flash mem is only going to be unlocked when we cast aside the legacy of spinning disks and their cases and interfaces and mount SSDs on the mobo like we do RAM modules. More » -
#solidstatedrives
Micron unveils RealSSD Solid State Drives in 32GB, 64GB Flavors
Micron announced today that they will be releasing the RealSSD line of solid state drives, including a 64GB drive. While the entire line ranges from 1GB to 64GB, the 32 and 64 GB models are geared toward notebook and desktop use. The drives feature a SATA II interface and draw a mere 2 watts of power. More » -
