Light weight, high reliability, very low power consumption and incredible resistance to shock and vibration make SSD a hit.
With the ever-increasing popularity of compact notebooks and high-end portable devices, the demand for solid-state drives (SSD) is steadily rising across the globe and in India. Transcend is poised at the forefront of this new solid-state revolution, offering a complete line of SSD products including its brand-new 1.8” portable SSD (SSD18M) that features the versatility of both eSATA and USB connection interfaces in capacities of up to 128GB, and also 1.8" and 2.5" form-factor SATA-II and IDE interface SSDs with up to 192GB storage capacity. All of these high-speed reliable drives are backed by a two-year warranty along with the support of Transcend’s global service network. Transcend aims to aggressively market its full line of Solid State Drives in India as the company sees the Indian market quickly warming up to this new and superior storage technology.
Mr. Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “We are very enthusiastic with the initial response to our SSD range in India. People seek higher reliability and low power consumption from their storage drives and SSD is the perfect solution for their needs. Transcend solid state drives are all equipped with lightweight case, high reliability, very low power consumption and incredible resistance to shock and vibration. These features make them ideal drop-in replacements for conventional hard disk drives in both industrial and portable devices like ultra compact notebooks that require long battery life and must be durable enough to withstand a few bumps and scratches.”
Combining the speed and durability advantages of solid-state technology, Transcend's SSD18M is an innovative new type of storage device that offers fashionable good looks and high-capacity mobile storage convenience. Unlike traditional hard disk drives, Transcend's SSD18M contains no moving parts, which not only eliminates the possibility of mechanical failure resulting from vibration and shock, but also provides substantial weight savings and reduced power consumption. With both eSATA and USB2.0 interface options, this portable SSD18M features the ultimate in connection flexibility, offering guaranteed speed along with multi-platform compatibility. Its new high-speed eSATA interface provides a maximum read speed of 90MB/s and write speeds of 50MB/s, while its USB2.0 interface assures maximum compatibility with all types of notebook and desktop PCs.
Aside from its high-speed performance and solid-state durability, the SSD18M's chic gloss diamond pattern fascia sets it apart as a genuinely fashionable device. Measuring only 80mm x 50mm x 12.5mm and weighing just 50g, the SSD18M provides ultra-portable convenience, with a shape that fits perfectly in a pocket, briefcase or purse. Combining portability, speed and reliability inside an extremely elegant exterior, the SSD18M is the perfect choice for storing essential files either at home or when traveling. It is now available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities.
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In addition to the portable SSD18M, Transcend also offers 1.8" and 2.5" form-factor internal solid state drives with SATA-II and IDE interfaces. All Transcend SSDs are designed for easy and straightforward user installation in most notebook computers and mainstream PCs, and are available in capacities ranging from 8GB to 192GB.
All Transcend SSDs have built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) that ensures highly reliable data transfer and increases overall system integrity. Advanced wear-leveling technology also guarantees ultra-long lifespan and data-retention durability for long-term use. Moreover, the high-speed, low-latency performance of Transcend SSDs gives users an overall more enjoyable, lag-free computing experience. Transcend in currently developing even faster and larger capacity solid state drives to meet the future needs of the burgeoning market for high speed, lightweight low-power SSDs.
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Pricing (MRP):
8GB Rs5500 2.5” SSD/SATA/SLC
16 GB Rs8000/- 2.5” SSD/SATA/SLC
32GB Rs5500/- 2.5” SSD/SATA/MLC
64GB Rs10000/- 2.5” SSD/SATA/MLC
128GB Rs19000/- 2.5” SSD/SATA/MLC
192 GB Rs28000/- 2.5” SSD/SATA/MLC
About Transcend
Transcend is a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of memory products and peripherals. Established in 1988, Transcend offers a full line of standard and proprietary memory modules, USB flash drives and portable hard drives, solid-state disks, MP3 players, flash memory cards, card readers, and multimedia products. Transcend has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and China, and has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, and China. For more information, please visit www.transcendusa.com.
