… And USB 3.0 External G-Drive ev SSD, 512GB ($500)

WD’s HGST’s G-Technology announced the latest additions in its Evolution Series family, the G-DRIVE ev SSD and the 500GB G-DRIVE ev external drive modules.

Inspired by creative pros, the Evolution Series is an ecosystem of G-DOCK ev docking stations and interchangeable and expandable G-DRIVE ev external drive modules with USB 3.0 that makes transferring, editing and distributing content more efficient, scalable and reliable.

Collectively, the G-DOCK ev with G-DRIVE ev external drive modules help streamline 2K/4K video, photography and other digital content workflows. The design allows for various storage system configurations to meet the demanding digital content workflow and data management needs. As capacity or performance needs grow, expand and scale by using more high-capacity, high-performance external HDD modules with the G-DOCK ev docking station to store separate projects, shuttle dailies or proxies, or deliver final work to clients.

For flexibility, the new G-DRIVE ev SSD as well as the 1TB and 500GB G-DRIVE ev modules can be used with the currently shipping G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt.

“Speed, flexibility and reliability are key considerations when selecting any storage solution for a professional workflow,” said Mike Williams, VP and GM, G-Technology. “The Evolution Series from G-Technology offers all that plus more with a stylish design that can reliably store, transfer, edit and backup content in the field or in-studio. With the Evolution Series family, we continue to deliver the latest technology with the most flexibility to meet the changing needs of the professional digital content creation market.”

Portable SSD Module: G-DRIVE ev SSD

• SSD with USB 3.0 interface
• Up to 400MB/s transfer rates via USB 3.0 for storage, transfers and edits
• Storage modules can be taken into the field and used as bus-powered external drives via USB
• Up to 480MB/s faster transfer rates when paired with the Evolution Series G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt
• 512GB capacity
• Plug-and-play setup on Mac OS but easily reformatted for Windows
• Time Machine compatible
• Stylish and rugged aluminium enclosure
• Three-year limited warranty

The 512GB G-DRIVE ev SSD will be available in April and can be purchased for a MSRP of $499.95.

Portable HDD Module: G-DRIVE ev 500GB

• 7,200rpm HDD with high-speed USB 3.0 interface
• Up to 125MB/s transfer rates via USB 3.0 for storage, transfers and edits
• 500GB capacity
• Storage modules can be taken into the field and used as bus-powered external drives, or used with the Evolution Series G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt
• Plug-and-play setup on Mac OS but easily reformatted for Windows
• Time Machine compatible
• Stylish and rugged aluminium enclosure
• Three-year limited warranty

The 500GB G-DRIVE ev will be available in April and can be purchased for a MSRP of $99.95.