Team Group is proud to announce a new line of USB 3.0 Portable SSDs, the PD200. Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes, these compact and lightweight 1.8-inch SSDs feature a USB 3.0 connection interface, an LED indicator for indicating data transfer status and can deliver read/write speeds of up to 250/100 MB/s (64GB Model) and 250/120 MB/s (128GB & 256GB Models), respectively. Prices unannounced yet. [Team Group]
OWC has dropped a new line of USB 3.0 portable SSDs, the Envoy Pro EX. Coming in both 240GB and 480GB sizes, these fanless SSDs are equipped with an anodized aluminum enclosure, a USB 3.0 connection interface, Synchronous NAND Flash memory chips and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 436MB/s and 429MB/s, respectively. The 240GB and 480GB models are priced at $319.99 and $599.99, respectively. [Product page]
Transcend hits back with a new line of USB 3.0 portable SSDs, the ESD200. Coming in both 128GB and 256GB sizes, these SSDs are equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, a one-touch backup button, a built-in ECC function and promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 260MB/s and 225MB/s, respectively. The 128GB and 256GB models are priced at around $125 and $250, respectively. [Transcend]
I-O Data is preparing to release a new line of USB 3.0 portable SSDs namely the HDPX-UTSS. Coming in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities, these ultra-thin SSDs (9mm thick) feature an aluminum enclosure, a USB 3.0 connection interface and are backed by a one-year warranty. The 60GB, 120GB and 240GB models will start shipping from early December for 10,920 Yen (about $137), 16,485 Yen (about $207) and 31,080 Yen (about $390), respectively. [I-O Data]