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Transcend's JetFlash V20 USB flash drive with 64GB

Written by IT News on 10:22 PM

Given the device's small footprint and the vast amount of data can be stored on it, the new JetFlash v20 USB memory from Transcend may prove to be a reliable choice for all the users out there that require ultra-portable high-capacity storage solutions.

The v20's design allows its users can easily carry it in their pocket or handbag. It has a semi-transparent color band that lights up to inform the user when JetFlash is in use. In view of the unit's high-capacity storage solution, users can easily use it to back up and store large amounts of data, music or video files.

In addition, Transcend offers users their own JetFlash elite data management tools, which can be downloaded onto the v20 flash drive to improve mobile productivity. This software can convert v20 flash drive for a key to automatically log into the site accounts, or to lock the computer for security reasons, which would prevent unauthorized access.

As expected the unit, which comes with a lifetime guarantee, is built with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface for easy plug-and-play, and is compatible with all Windows, Linux or Mac systems. So far, the company has not made public any information about the unit's pricing and availability, so keep an eye on this space for more.

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Transcend to Launch Its Own Solid-State Drives Line

Written by IT News on 9:00 PM

64GB versions are on their way
By: Bogdan Botezatu, Hardware Editor | softpedia.com

Solid-state drives are becoming more and more popular with the notebook users, but only a few can afford buying the fast, highly performing and energy efficient alternative to the good-old spinning platters. SSDs
are a generalized presence and size is not a problem, as the storage devices are now available in sizes from 32 GB to 832 GB. In fact, there is a problem, since the storage capacity is proportional to the unit's price.

Transcend has just announced a new line of solid-state drives dedicated to the notebook owners. The SSDs come in a 2.5-inch notebook form factor and connect either via a SATA or an ATA interface. The product line also includes an ExpressCard/34 format solid-state drive enclosed in a tough but extremely lightweight case. The three solid-state drives in the series feature a standard capacity of 32 GB, but, while this may sound a little too small, remember that they might feature a price you can really afford.

The drives are the ideal replacements for the old spinning platters, especially in mobile environments, since they are more power-efficient, and, at the same time, the absence of mobile parts allows the drive to take up severe shocks easily. As all the drives in the series come with a standard SATA/ATA interface, the drives can be replaced without performing expensive hardware modifications to the hosting computer.

Transcend's solid-state drives can deliver sustained read / write speeds of up to 30MB / 28MB per second. The Fhash-based NAND memory provides a latency of under 1 millisecond, that contributes to a lag-free experience, especially when running Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system. Transcend's drives come with built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) that ensures highly reliable data transfer, while increasing the system's integrity.

All the drives come with a two-year warranty. Transcend is committed to delivering 64GB and larger capacity SSDs in the near future.