Reviews of the Transcend SSD18M solid-state drive (128GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Small footprint; lightweight; fast transfer speeds; eSATA and USB 2.0 connectivity.
The Bad: Expensive; traditional external hard drives offer four times the storage space for 13 times less; proprietary cord required for eSATA connection.
The Bottom Line: Although the Transcend SSD18M solid-state drive is astronomically expensive, the price is balanced with its tiny footprint and impressive transfer speeds. It's easy to geek out on the beauty of the design, and even though hardcore nerds will love its versatility, the simple fact is that bargain-hunting consumers can get much higher capacities for a lot less, at least for now.
Manufacturer: Transcend Information. Inc.
Part number: TS128GSSD18M-M
General
- Device Type Solid state drive - External hard drive
- Width 3.1 in
- Depth 2 in
- Height 0.5 in
- Weight 1.8 oz
Hard Drive
- Form Factor 1.8" x 1/6H
- Capacity 128 GB
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
- Features Shock resistant
Performance
- Max Data Transfer Rate 90 MBps
- Data Transfer Rate Details USB (read) : 35 MBps, USB (write) : 25 MBps, Serial ATA (read) : 90 MBps, Serial ATA (write) : 50 MBps
- Internal Data Rate 90 MBps
Storage Controller
- Type External - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin mini-USB Type B, 1 x eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA
- Compatible Slots x None
Power
- External Hard Drive Power Source USB bus
- Power device type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying case
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 2 x USB Type A to mini-B - External, 1 x eSATA cable - External
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards CE, FCC, BSMI
Software / System Requirements
- Min Operating system Apple MacOS 9.0 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, SuSE Linux Kernel 2.4.0 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 °F
- Max operating temperature 158 °F
User Opinions
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