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Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1000DHTZ ReviewAug 1, 2012 - in Reviews
Western Digital recently sent us its latest-generation VelociRaptor, a 1 TB update to what was already the fastest 3.5" disk drive available. Once again, it stymies the mechanical competition with significantly higher performance.
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Best SSDs For The Money: July 2012Jul 29, 2012 - in Reviews
Although we saw some small price adjustments over the last month, that's not the biggest news. A past recommendation, Samsung's 830, was based on a promotional bundle that some readers reported not getting. We took the issue to Samsung for resolution.
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Western Digital Red: NAS-Specific SATA 6Gb/s Drives, ReviewedJul 23, 2012 - in Reviews
Western Digital just launched its new Red family of mechanical hard drives, optimized specifically for home and small office/home office (SOHO) network-attached storage devices. The company sent its 2 and 3 TB models for us to benchmark and review.
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Kia UVO: Mainstream Infotainment In The 2012 SoulJul 18, 2012 - in Reviews
Kia and Microsoft come together to bring you UVO, a Windows Embedded Automotive-based infotainment system. We spent a week with Kia's 2012 Soul, armed with UVO, and have a full run-down of what we did and didn't like about the mainstream tech package.
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OCZ Vertex 4 128 GB: Revisiting Write Performance With Firmware 1.5Jul 17, 2012 - in Reviews
In our recent look at the Vertex 4 SSD equipped with firmware 1.4, we found that the 128 GB drive's write performance depended heavily on available capacity. OCZ disagreed, but then quickly rolled out firmware 1.5. So, we're back to test the new build.
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Nine External Thunderbolt Storage Devices, Rounded UpJul 15, 2012 - in Reviews
We compare nine different Thunderbolt-based storage solutions, delivering scorching sequential throughput. Of the nine, three submissions rise to the top. Although it remains pricey, in the applications where it makes sense, Thunderbolt cannot be beat.
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Micron's RealSSD P400e: Affordable SSD Storage For The Enterprise?Jul 8, 2012 - in Reviews
Enterprise-class SSDs use costly SLC NAND or, more frequently, eMLC flash. But Micron's RealSSD P400e raises eyebrows by using low-cost MLC memory. Does this make sense on an SSD fighting for the affections of data center managers with read-heavy apps?
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Intel SSD 910 Review: PCI Express-Based Enterprise StorageJul 2, 2012 - in Reviews
PCIe-based SSDs have evolved rapidly, with companies like Fusion-io, LSI, and OCZ leading the way. Intel is betting that its reputation for quality and reliability in the enterprise sector are enough to overcome that head-start as it launches SSD 910.
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Best SSDs For The Money: June 2012Jun 27, 2012 - in Reviews
We saw a number of price drops over the last month. Case in point: Crucial's 512 GB m4 now sits under $400. We have plenty of other recommendations, including a special bundle for gamers. If you've held off on an SSD upgrade, this month's deals look good.
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OCZ Vertex 4 128 GB: Testing Write Performance With Firmware 1.4Jun 25, 2012 - in Reviews
Back in April, we published one of the first reviews of OCZ's Vertex 4. In those three months, the company has issued three firmware updates, with a fourth reportedly in the pipeline. We take another look at the drive using its latest software.
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Faster USB 3.0 Performance: Examining UASP And Turbo ModeJun 19, 2012 - in Reviews
Why is it that an interface that operates at 5 Gb/s never reaches corresponding transfer rates? Our investigation reveals that not all USB 3.0-based solutions are created equal, and we explore two technologies used to bolster the performance of USB 3.0.
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In The Lab With Seagate's Momentus XT 750 GB Hybrid HDDJun 14, 2012 - in Reviews
More than two years after reviewing Seagate's first-generation Momentus XT, we're back in the lab with a 750 GB model armed with 8 GB of SLC NAND and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. How does it compare to pure solid-state and hard drive technologies? We dig deep.
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Everything You Need To Know About ThunderboltJun 11, 2012 - in Reviews
A year after its debut on Apple platforms, Thunderbolt is finally available for PCs. Both fast and scalable, the technology’s 10 Gb/s connectivity and potential for external graphics promises to inspire innovation. But is it ready for prime time?
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SYNC With MyFord Touch: Automotive Infotainment For AllMay 30, 2012 - in Reviews
Automotive infotainment systems are becoming smarter, and more powerful, featuring some of the same hardware as popular smartphones and tablets. It's time to apply our own unique analysis to technology finding its way into the automotive segment.
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Best SSDs For The Money: May 2012May 28, 2012 - in Reviews
We're updating this month's recommendations after the introduction of Intel's SSD 330. But the new drives don't affect the outcome of today's story because one vendor in particular is going crazy with price-cutting that earns it several mentions from us.
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Intel SSD 330 Review: 60, 120, And 180 GB Models BenchmarkedMay 15, 2012 - in Reviews
Intel recently introduced its SSD 330 family, positioned ahead of the SSD 320s and below the SSD 520s. Like the company's highest-end models, these drives employ SandForce's controller technology. We bought all three capacities and ran our tests on them.
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Do-It-Yourself: Upgrading Apple's 27" iMac With An SSDMay 10, 2012 - in Picture Story
Love Apple or hate it, the company's iMac is a popular machine. Per the usual, though, Apple way overcharges for an SSD upgrade. Today, we're going to show you how to replace the iMac's hard drive with your own SSD and hopefully save a bundle of money.
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Marvell-Based SSDs From Corsair, Crucial, OCZ, And Plextor: TestedApr 30, 2012 - in Reviews
Do you want the best performance from your SSD all of the time, regardless of workload? Drives with Marvell's controller technology should be on your short list. We put seven of them through the paces and discover lots of speed at each capacity point.
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Best SSDs For The Money: April 2012Apr 25, 2012 - in Reviews
SSDs prices continue to fall, and we're updating our list of recommendations to reflect those changes. This month, the best deals are found in the $200-350 range. In particular, keep an eye out for 240 GB SSDs priced closer to $1/GB than we've ever seen.
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Hitachi's 4 TB Hard Drives Take On The 3 TB CompetitionApr 24, 2012 - in Reviews
Hitachi recently started shipping a pair of 4 TB hard drives. We can see that they're pretty expensive, but how do they compare to existing 3 TB models in other ways? It’s time for a comprehensive overview of today's high-capacity hard drive offerings.
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Does Your SSD's File System Affect Performance?Apr 12, 2012 - in Reviews
SSDs serve up data quickly, and prices are low enough that some enthusiasts may want SSDs for data storage. Does the file system you use matter? We compare performance between FAT32, NTFS, and the newer exFAT file systems on two popular SSD architectures.
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In Pictures: External Data Storage Through The AgesApr 5, 2012 - in Picture Story
Although we sometimes have a hard time acknowledging hardware more than a few years old, external PC storage has been evolving since the early 1900s. Let's take a walk down memory lane and remember back to how various technologies rose and fell.
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OCZ Vertex 4 Review: A Flagship SSD Powered By...Indilinx?Apr 4, 2012 - in Reviews
OCZ breaks new ground with its Vertex 4 in that this isn't a SandForce-flavored SSD. The company's latest flagship features an Indilinx Everest 2 controller that definitely impresses us. Can Vertex 4 stand up against the SSD 520, m4, and Samsung 830?
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Workstation Storage: Modeling, CAD, Programming, And VirtualizationMar 12, 2012 - in Reviews
We use a mixture of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to quantify storage performance in our reviews. But how do you know our methodology is sound? We decided to test several workstation-oriented apps in order to generate real-world performance data.
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Open-E's DSS V6: Storage Software Set Up, Managed, And BenchmarkedMar 8, 2012 - in Reviews
We got our hands on one of Thecus' eight-bay N8800PRO storage appliances for the purpose of taking Open-E's Data Storage Software V6 out for a test drive. Read on as we set up, manage, and benchmark this marriage of storage-oriented hardware and software.
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Ten 60 GB SandForce-Based Boot Drives, Rounded-UpFeb 29, 2012 - in Reviews
What makes one SandForce-based SSD different from the others that appear to be just like it? We round up 10 models with 60 GB of capacity to explore the effects of NAND interfaces. We also stumble across some interesting data related to full drives.
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Best SSDs For The Money: February 2012Feb 27, 2012 - in Reviews
After Valentine's Day, SSDs prices fell once again, and we updated our list to reflect those changes. This month, the best deals are found in the $200-300 range, and there's one bargain in our list for a 240 GB SSD that you simply will not want to miss.
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Toshiba's $7000+ 400 GB SSD: SAS 6Gb/s, SLC Flash, And Big EnduranceFeb 23, 2012 - in Reviews
Have you ever wondered what separates an enterprise SSD from a consumer-oriented drive? How about SLC and MLC flash (and a corresponding price gap)? We explore the differences with Toshiba's MK4001GRZB SSD, an obviously enterprise-oriented powerhouse.
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Momentus XT 750 GB Review: A Second-Gen Hybrid Hard DriveFeb 8, 2012 - in Reviews
When a little bit of flash memory is good, more must be better, right? Seagate's second-generation Momentus XT hybrid hard drive is out to compete with SSDs, even as it delivers capacities typical of laptop-oriented 2.5" mobile disks.
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Intel SSD 520 Review: Taking Back The High-End With SandForceFeb 6, 2012 - in Reviews
If you thought that Intel had conceded the high-end SSD market to its competition, you were wrong. The company's new SSD 520 centers on SandForce's SF-2281 controller, incorporates top-bin IMFT NAND, and is protected by a five-year warranty.
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