Global data storage technology leader Western Digital just announced the brand new G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series devices. Billed as the fastest G-Technology portable SSDs, R-Series utilizes the latest USB 3.1 gen 2 interface and can reach transfer speeds of 560MB/s depending on the used hardware.
Besides that, the latest R-Series SSDs are built using hand-picked components and can withstand even the toughest conditions in the field due to their extremely rugged design. The new mobile SSDs have an International Protection Rating of 67 (IP67) for water and dust resistance and have been tested to withstand up to a 3-meter drop as well as 1000 lbs of pressure.
The R-Series SSDs are compatible with the latest Mac computers and other laptops through a reversible USB-C port with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface and also include a USB 3.0/2.0 cable adapter for backward compatibility. The new mobile G-Drive SSDs come in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities retailing for $199.95, $379.95 and $699.95 respectively. All three models are also backed by an industry-leading 5-Year limited warranty.
G-Drive mobile SSD R-Series Specifications
- Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)
- USB 3.0/2.0 compatible
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 560MB/s
- Capacity: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
- Rugged and lightweight body
- Size (LxWxH): 3.74” x 1.97” x 0.57” / 94 x 50 x 14.5mm
- Weight: 0.19 lbs / 86 g
- System Requirements: Mac OS 10.10+; Windows® 10, 8.1, 7 (via reformat)
- USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A cable included
- 5-Year limited warranty
With its impressive data transfer speeds and rock-solid protection against accidental bumps or drops, the new R-Series mobile SSDs seem to be a viable option for content creators working on the go who want to have a reliable storage solution that can also protect their media, no matter what.
The G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series device will be available at select G-technology resellers around the world later this year. For more information on the G-Technology latest offerings, head over to the company’s official website.
[source: G-Technology]
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Why not thunderbolt 3? These guys are very late to the party with thunderbolt 3. They only have a hand full of t3 products and seem to refuse to update any of the portable ev series to t3