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30th May
Patriot Torqx MLC SSD PFZ128GS25SSDR | Posted on: 30/05/2009 @ 22:18
Indilinx has been tapped to add their \'Barefoot\' controller into the design, and a new generation of Solid State Drives has delivered top-level speed and performance. The Patriot (Fusion) Torqx 128GB MLC SSD is one such product, built from a proven architecture that has done well for others of the same controller family. The Patriot Torqx Solid State Drive adds 64MB of Elpida DRAM to the buffer ...
Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country HD Movie Review | Posted on: 30/05/2009 @ 12:30
29th May
Testing Out The SSD Mode In Btrfs | Posted on: 29/05/2009 @ 13:50
One month ago we provided benchmarks of the Btrfs file-system and found that while it contained many features to make it a next-generation Linux file-system, its disk performance was rather displeasing. We had found the EXT4 file-system ran faster in a number of the tests and even EXT3 and XFS had their own advantages. Besides offering features like snapshots and online defragmentation, Btrfs has ...
28th May
Icy Box IB-MP309HW-B HD Media Player | Posted on: 28/05/2009 @ 10:40
If you've got a library of HD content and are looking for an easy way to get it onto your HDTV then the latest Icy Box could be just what you're after. Boasting playback of even the beefiest 1080p files and with a list of supported codecs as long as an MP's expenses claim is this a genuine alternative to a full HTPC?
27th May
Lab Update: SSDs, Nehalem Mac Pro, Nehalem EX, Bench and More | Posted on: 27/05/2009 @ 6:20
I had an epiphany the other day. Long time AnandTech readers will know that I used to do a far better job of keeping you guys apprised of what it was that I was working on. Somewhere along the way that got lost so today I’m going to try something...old, I guess. Here’s an update of what’s been going on.The WePC UpdateI've been working on a side...
25th May
Exclusive Red5 Discount: 15% Discount Code - Grab one cool gift for yourself or for Father day | Posted on: 25/05/2009 @ 14:20
Searching for something new to tide you over until the next iPhone or the xYz? Well, head over to Red5 before May 31st (that's next Sunday- be quick!)and you can treat yourself to a little something in anticipation of summer or to reward yourself for anything from finishing exams to tidying the kitchen. Simply use the code gaj-it5 at the checkout and receive a 15% discount on the total price.
Super Talent UltraDrive ME FTM28GX25H 128GB SSD | Posted on: 25/05/2009 @ 7:00
22nd May
Vantec Nexstar Hard Drive Dock | Posted on: 22/05/2009 @ 20:50
There is no question that harddrive docks are becoming increasingly more popular in the digital age. They offer faster installation time as well as competitive performance to the more common standard enclosure. Today will we see just how well Vantec's offering stacks up to the competition with a simple style, reliable performance, and ease of use.
Super Talent UltraDrive ME 64GB MLC SSD Benchmarks | Posted on: 22/05/2009 @ 16:00
The UltraDrive ME series of Solid State Drives are the fifth-generation of MLC SSDs to be released by Super Talent. These drives have read speeds up to 260MB/Sec and write speeds up to 200MB/Sec thanks to the fact that they use the Indilinx barefoot controller and 64MB of cache. Read on to see how this drive does against nine other 2.5" storage devices.
OCZ Vertex SATA 2.0 60GB SSD | Posted on: 22/05/2009 @ 14:00
Besides offering an impressive selection of USB flash drives and DDR2/DDR3 memory products, OCZ Technology has been quick to expand their selection of solid state drives. OCZ manufacturers SSD products in their value, mainstream, performance, and enterprise series with some of these series containing multiple product families. Earlier this year we provided Linux SSD benchmarks using an OCZ Core ...
21st May
Vizo Milano 3.5†HDD Enclosure w/ Integrated Media Player Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 21/05/2009 @ 8:19
Overall, Vizo has an exciting product here with the Milano. It combines two useful products into one – an external USB hard drive enclosure plus a standalone multimedia player. This makes it possible to not only back up your favorite media files, but also enjoy them independently of a computer.
19th May
Kingston SSDNow M Series 80GB SATA 2.5 Bundle Kit | Posted on: 19/05/2009 @ 13:30
The Kingston SSDNow M Series Bundle kit includes the SSDNow M Series drive, cloning software, installation guide CD, and everything needed to make the move to a Solid State Drive quickly and easily. Read on to see how our drive upgrade went on a notebook from 2006!
Tweaknews / IcyDock \"Dream Hard Drive Enclosure\" Contest | Posted on: 19/05/2009 @ 8:54
With over $800 worth in prizes, this is the chance for everyone to design and submit their thoughts and creative impressions on what a dream hard drive enclosure is. Do you find current designs are lacking in style and features? Now is you chance to put you thoughts on paper and you might win a great prize.
Super Talent UltraDrive ME SSD FTM28GX25H | Posted on: 19/05/2009 @ 4:29
Performance enthusiasts have been keeping notes on SSD technology for a while now, and until recently the price and performance of Solid State Drives were not within reach for casual consumers. SSD products are quickly moving mainstream, and former marketing points like power consumption is now the least impressive of all benefits a Solid State Drive delivers. The real payoff is in the ...
18th May
Western Digital RE2 750GB Enterprise SATA Hard Drive | Posted on: 18/05/2009 @ 11:40
The Western Digital RE2 750GB SATA hard drive is now two generations removed from being the latest and greatest in their family of enterprise class hard drives, but it didn't show its age when tested for use at home. While it performed well in typical desktop benchmarks, I can also see it being well suited to NAS duty, as a stand alone drive or in a RAID array.
15th May
OCZ Vertex 120GB SSD | Posted on: 15/05/2009 @ 10:20
SSDs might have high read speeds covered, but writing data, especially random write speeds, has held many back. Today we look at OCZ's latest high speed SSD, the Vertex, to see if the addition of onboard cache and an ARM processor can allow SSDs to fulfil their true potential.
14th May
Western Digital VelociRaptor | Posted on: 14/05/2009 @ 22:22
One of the most important (subsystem) components in any PC configuration is hard drive (or storage in general), because its performances have direct impact on performances of whole system. Since all our data is stored on hard drive(s) (storage) it is clear that HDD can be performance bottle neck. Some users solve these problems by creating RAID disk systems, while others are using SSD drives. SSD ...
Dr Hard Drive Bag- pointless but cute | Posted on: 14/05/2009 @ 12:10
Doctor! I need a cute but probably highly useless concept gadget- STAT! Ah the Dr Hard Drive Bag- just what the doctor ordered. Ok, enough of the crap medical gags. What you're looking at is a concept gadget for when your hard drive catches swine flu (or the electronic variation 5w1n3 f1u)and dies, loosing all your precious files along with it. Wheel in Dr Hard Drive Bag for a virus scan.
13th May
Is it worth upgrading your notebook to an SSD drive? | Posted on: 13/05/2009 @ 8:40
12th May
OCZ Vertex 120GB MLC SSD | Posted on: 12/05/2009 @ 18:40
OCZ ist mittlerweile im SSD-Markt eine bekannte Marke. Durch stete Optimierung der Drive konnte man sich einen Namen erarbeiten. Mit der Vertex, die auf dem Barefoot Controller von Indilnix basiert, versucht man nun das erste Mal nach der Performance-Krone zu greifen und den Platzhirschen Intel auf die Ränge zu verweisen.
8th May
OCZ Vertex EX SLC SSD OCZSSD2-1VTXEX120G | Posted on: 08/05/2009 @ 16:33
There are very few products that grab enthusiast attention like SSDs have. OCZ has created a well-deserved buzz around the industry since they launched their Core II, Apex, and Vertex multi-layer cell SSD products for retail consumers. Now they\'ve gone one step further, and designed a SLC SSD for the demanding enterprise server segment. Benchmark Reviews welcomes the OCZ Vertex EX SSD ...
7th May
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB Notebook Hard Drive | Posted on: 07/05/2009 @ 18:00
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 hard drives are the fourth generation of Seagate’s laptop storage family and are said to be one of the fastest notebook hard drives on the market. Read on to see how the Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB hard drive (ST9500420AS) does against eight other 2.5" drives to see how fast it really is.
The RAID 0 SSD Report – Intel vs. RunCore | Posted on: 07/05/2009 @ 7:20
Eagle T-Series & iNEO | Posted on: 07/05/2009 @ 6:00
We have two drive enclosures from Eagle that are designed to suit very different needs and users, each with their pros and cons. After seeing them up close and the test results, you may very well find one of these to suit your storage needs.
5th May
G.Skill Falcon FM-25S2S-128GBF1 Solid State Disk | Posted on: 05/05/2009 @ 4:50
4th May
Kingston 80GB SSDNow M Series Drive Review | Posted on: 04/05/2009 @ 16:30
Kingston's line of SSDNow solid-state drives (SSD) rounds out its suite of enterprise products. The SSDNow M Series uses Intel solid-state drives, which are said to be the best-performing drives on the market. Read on to see how the Kingston SNM125-S2/80GB does against seven other 2.5" drives!
1st May
RunCore Pro IV MLC Series 2.5-inch Solid State Disk | Posted on: 01/05/2009 @ 6:20
