Storage
Western Digital expanded its WD Blue NVMe family of budget SSDs this week with the introduction of the the WD Blue SN5000 series, an updated lineup of SSDs that, among other things, adds a 4 TB model. Being budget drives, the SN5000 series is not going to be a performance monster, but their combination of capacity, reliability, and relatively low price could make them popular both among casual buyers and among enthusiasts looking for relatively cheap bulk solid-state storage. Western Digital's WD Blue SN500 NVMe drives come in an M.2-2280 form-factor and are based around an in-house WD controller (the company rarely discloses their codenames these days). WD's controller is a 4 channel, DRAMless design, which is what we typically see for budget and mainstream...
64GB SSD on the Desktop: Samsung and OCZ go mainstream
We provide a desktop oriented review of the new mainstream 64GB Solid State Drive from Samsung and its fraternal twin from OCZ Technology.
41 by Gary Key on 5/15/2008
Western Digital VelociRaptor- No longer just a Raptor
We provide a quick update on the WD VR150 series after receiving a new drive from Western Digital that proves this dinosaur is serious about ruling the storage world.
31 by Gary Key on 5/2/2008
Western Digital VelociRaptor: A Drive with a Bite
We provide a preview of the new VelociRaptor and a drive hampered by early firmware that still manages to set new performance standards.
31 by Gary Key on 4/22/2008
Western Digital 640GB - Twice the Platters, Twice the Fun
We take a first look at the new WD6400AAKS and find Western Digital has turned performance up a notch in the mid-range market.
42 by Gary Key on 3/21/2008
Western Digital serves up 320GB on a Platter
We take a first look at Western Digital's latest drive that will have you scrambling for part number WD3200AAKS-00B3A0.
29 by Gary Key on 2/22/2008
A Lesson in User Failure: Investigating the Serial ATA Connector
We learn about failure prevention when we break a SATA wafer connector
64 by Ryan Smith on 1/18/2008
Thermaltake Muse R-Duo: External RAID
Thermaltake sent us their Muse R-Duo for testing, and external enclosure supporting RAID 0/1, USB, and eSATA. We put the device through the performance wringer to see what it...
12 by Dave Robinet on 12/14/2007
MTRON MSP 7000 SSD - Raptors Beware
We take a quick first look at the new MTRON 7000 series and come away impressed, again.
48 by Gary Key on 12/3/2007
Seagate and Western Digital 1TB Drives: Improved and Green
Hitachi beat everyone to the 1TB drive level, but can these more recent offerings offer a compelling alternative? We'll find out, as Western Digital and Seagate target your green.
32 by Dave Robinet on 11/26/2007Ultra ULT40010: Keeping it Cool
We put Ultra's new HD cooler through the ringer and it barely breaks a sweat.
32 by Dave Robinet on 11/2/2007Transcend TS16GSSD34E: SSD ExpressCard for those on the Go...
We take a look at one of the first ExpressCards featuring SSD technology and will not be giving up our USB thumb drives, just yet.
11 by Dave Robinet on 10/25/2007Transcend 16GB SSD
We put one of Transcend's latest SSD drives through the wringer and look at the benefits and drawbacks of this technology.
18 by Dave Robinet on 10/23/2007ICY DOCK MB664US-1S: eSATA with a twist
ICY DOCK's 12 year quest to build market share continues. Do they have a hit with the MB664?
20 by Dave Robinet on 10/9/2007RAID Primer: What's in a number?
In preparation for some upcoming RAID product reviews, we wanted to provide a brief introduction to the concept of RAID storage setups, what the various levels mean, and the...
41 by Dave Robinet on 9/7/2007MTRON 32GB SSD: Better in a Notebook?
Our early look with a notebook platform and the MTRON 32GB SSD reveals this drive is faster than a speeding bullet. Well almost.
25 by Gary Key on 8/17/2007MTRON SSD 32GB: Wile E. Coyote or Road Runner?
Our preview reveals one very fast SSD drive from MTRON, but how fast depends on whether you are using an Intel or NVIDIA chipset.
37 by Gary Key on 8/15/2007Western Digital SE16 750GB: "Quiet" a Performer
With the prices of 750GB drives falling like a rock, they are finally becoming a realistic option for many buyers. How does Western Digital's offering stack up to the competition?
38 by Dave Robinet on 8/9/2007Galaxy Metal Gear Box 3500SASP - SATA/USB 2.0 Enclosure on a Budget
We take a look at one of the more inexpensive SATA/USB 2.0 enclosures on the market that provides SATA functionality and USB portability.
8 by Gary Key on 7/15/2007ICY DOCK MB559US-1SMB: eSATA Enclosure with Pizzazz
We take a look at ICY DOCK's newest external eSATA/USB 2.0 enclosure and wonder how to keep it clean in a lab full of dirty hands.
14 by Gary Key and Dave Robinet on 7/11/2007Samsung SpinPoint T166 500GB: Cool, Quiet, and Quick
Our first look at Samsung's latest SpinPoint T166 drive reveals a quick and affordable drive... oh yeah, did we mention it was quiet?
44 by Gary Key on 7/9/2007
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