ProGrade is entering the SSD storage market with a new high-performance hard drive boasting transfer speeds of up to 2.5 GB/second and storage capacities of up to 8 TB.
The PG10 Pro will be based on the latest USB4 specification, providing read/write speeds of up to 2,500 MB/second, making it suitable for use with the latest high-end cinema cameras.
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Wes Brewer, founder of ProGrade Digital, stated, “We have recognized for years that there is an opportunity to expand further into the professional workflow with a high-capacity, high-performance SSD.
We were waiting for just the right time to enter with a truly new and defining product that offers unique features and value.
Our introduction of capacity points from 2 TB to 8 TB, and a USB4/Thunderbolt 4 interface, allows us to provide industry-leading sustained performance and reliability for professionals that have traditionally had to settle for much slower and less reliable solutions.”
The PG10 will be available in capacities starting at 2 TB and going up to 8 TB. It will utilize USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 for maximum transfer speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s, with a minimum sustainable write speed of 1,500 MB/s for the 2 TB model and 2,000 MB/s for the 4 TB and 8 TB models.
The PG10 will also be backward compatible, allowing users with older USB 3 or USB-C architectures to use the drives at the maximum speeds available for those specifications.
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Additional features include:
- A patent-pending power sensing circuit and LED to inform users if the host computer is not supporting the recommended 15W of power
- Uniquely designed dual heat sink internal structure for optimal cooling performance with no thermal throttling
- High-quality hard-shell carrying case included at no extra cost
- Refresh Pro™ enabled
- USB4-certified high-speed cable included
- 3-year warranty
- X-ray-proof and shock-proof
Furthermore, the PG10 will feature a magnetic base and adhesive metal plate, allowing users to securely mount the SSD anywhere on their camera rig or desktop with ease.
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Pricing and availability:
The ProGrade PG10 is available for pre-order now, with prices starting at $399 for the 2 TB model, $799 for the 4 TB model, and $1,299 for the 8 TB model.
Additionally, the 8 TB model will only be available in either Windows-only or Mac-only options, while the lower-capacity models are OS-agnostic.
B&H lists the 8 TB model at $1,299, while ProGrade lists it at $1,399. Shipping is expected to begin in late October or early November, just in time for the holidays.
[source: ProGrade Digital]
Order Links:
- ProGrade Digital 2TB PG10 USB4 External SSD (B&H)
- ProGrade Digital 4TB PG10 USB4 External SSD (B&H)
- ProGrade Digital 8TB PG10 USB4 External SSD, Windows Only (B&H)
- ProGrade Digital 8TB PG10 USB4 External SSD, Mac Only (B&H)
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