Angelbird USB 3.0 SSD2go Pocket Solid-State Disk Drives

Angelbird Technologies GmbH, Austrian manufacturer of SSD storage media, launched the SSD2go pocket, expanding its SSD2go series.

The SSD2go pocket is small only in terms of physical size. In every other respect the newest member of the family delivers first-class components, craftsmanship, R/W-speeds over USB 3.0 and a robust, handcrafted aluminium body – this leaves nothing to be desired, mechanically or aesthetically.

Weighing 90grams, the SSD2go pocket measures 89.0×69.9×10.4mm.

From -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F), the SSD2go pocket works flawlessly – with data integrity guaranteed from -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F).

The 128GB version draws 0.8W in idle and 2.4W under full load.

The case is made of CNC-machined aluminium, with a pearl blasted and hard-anodised finish. At the time of launch there are four colour options for the SSD2go pocket: Silver, Blue, Red and Black.

Together with the robust type-A USB 3.0 port, the SSD2go pocket works at transfer rates of 450MB/s (read) and 390MB/s (write).

Those transfer speeds are made possible through the native implementation of UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), which makes optimal use of the Silicon Motion 2246EN-controller. The SSD2go pocket uses custom packed Micron NAND (16nm/L95B) parts.

Vapour-phase soldering method is more time consuming than reflow soldering used in cheaper processes, but the results are better. Specifically, it guarantees  an MTBF of more than two million hours.

Angelbird is able to provide a 5-year warranty on the SSD2go pocket with ‘straight from the box’ compatibility with computers, TV sets and a range of multimedia devices in car and home.

USB On-The-Go (OTG) is supported by the SSD2go pocket.

To ensure data integrity, Angelbird has also implemented additional surge and overload protection including (ESD, EMS), TRIM, ECC and SMART.

The SSD2go pocket can process TRIM and SMART commands.

Customers also benefit from the inclusion of time-limited full versions of Parallels 10 (limited to 6 months), Bitwig Studio 1.0 (limited to 3 months), System Reflection backup tool (unlimited) and PureMix instructional videos.

In addition, renowned musicians like Marshall Jefferson, CeCe Rogers and Trash Junk offer exclusive music and samples for remix purposes.

Each SSD2go pocket has a serial number which can be used to register the device online with Angelbird’s PSP (Personal Support Portal), giving access to useful information. This one-stop-shop will let you know how much time remains on your warranty etc., as well as giving you access to software downloads.

The SSD2go pocket is available in capacities of 128, 256 and 512GB. As well as choosing from Silver, Blue, Black and Red, SSD2go pocket customers who choose to order directly from Angelbird’s own web site, can now order special personalized units – with a bespoke two-line engraved message.

UK prices ex. VAT:

• 128GB / £119.99
• 256GB / £159.99
• 512GB / £269.99

US prices ex. VAT:

• 128GB / $179.99
• 256GB / $249.99
• 512GB / $449.99