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Nine External Thunderbolt Storage Devices, Rounded Up

By Andrew Ku

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.

High HDD Prices Result in Record Sales at Seagate

By Douglas Perry

Hard drive manufacturing is apparently exceeding pre-Thailand flood levels and companies such as Seagate are now reaping the benefits from increased HDD pricing.

Tom's Hardware Benchmark Charts and Database Updated

By Marcus Yam

Check out the latest updates in our charts from June 2012.

Buffalo Ships Portable HDD with Thunderbolt, USB 3.0

By Kevin Parrish

Buffalo's external drive with the dual Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 interface is now shipping with a starting price of $199.99 USD.

Faster USB 3.0 Performance: Examining UASP And Turbo Mode

By Andrew Ku

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.

SanDisk Announces 128 GB USB Flash Drive

By Douglas Perry

SanDisk announced a thorough refresh cycle for its USB flash drives, with one model boasting up to 128 GB capacity.

Seagate Purchases Controlling Interest in LaCie

By Kevin Parrish

Seagate now controls 64.5-percent of LaCie, and is offering to purchase the remaining shares.

WD Enters Wireless Home Networking Market With My Net

By Kevin Parrish

Western Digital is now officially in the networking business with the launch of four routers and a switch.

Seagate Announces Backup Plus Hard Drives

By Billy Taylor

Seagate's new Backup Plus line of external storage devices can back up local documents as well as Facebook photos.

Silicon Power Shows Off Sky Share Drives with Wi-Fi

By Jane McEntegart

Wireless sharing from Silicon Power.

Everything You Need To Know About Thunderbolt

By Andrew Ku

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?

Adata Rebrands with New, Simple Naming Scheme

By Jane McEntegart, Andrea Ferrario

No more confusing, difficult to remember names.

Buffalo Intros Dual-Interface Thunderbolt Portable HDD

By Kevin Parrish

Buffalo has introduced the world's first external drive featuring USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports.

HDD Prices Not Expected to Decline Until 2014

By Douglas Perry

The Thailand floods of 2011 will be impacting HDD prices for some time. In addition to the shortages, a new market environment is favoring higher prices and pre-flood levels will not be reached until 2014, market researchers at IHS said.