USB 3.0 Pocket SSD Line of Thumb Drive-Sized by VisionTek

VisionTek Products LLC. announced an expansion to the USB 3.0 Pocket SSD line of thumb drive-sized solid state drives.

The Pocket SSD line is for creative professionals, IT power users, and performance enthusiasts seeking ultra-fast media and large file transfers. Available in density storage capacities of 128GB with an SRP of $89.99, 256GB with an SRP of $149.99, and 512GB with an SRP of $279.99, the 3.0 Pocket Drive will launch in North America later this month.

Sleek, portable storage for all types of data and devices
These USB 3.0 Pocket SSDs combines a sleek portable design and fast R/W demands, all without compromising large capacity requirements. Theses USB 3.0 Pocket SSD can be plugged into any computer’s USB 3.0 port to save or share work files, movies, images, music libraries, and more.

The speed, reliability, and storage capacity of the USB 3.0 Pocket SSD rivals internal SSDs, exceeds standard USB flash drive speeds, and demolishes the R/W speeds of external HDD drives. They can be used with nearly any Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux based system with a USB 3.0/2.0 interface.

Fastest, smallest, and durable portable SSD
The USB 3.0 Pocket SSD is similar in size to a standard USB thumb drive, but that’s where all similarities end. The aircraft-grade aluminum housing contains a functional Solid State Drive with a multi-chip design utilizing high endurance MLC NAND that delivers consistent 450MB/s reads and 155MB/s writes, which makes it possible for file transfers to and from the USB 3.0 Pocket SSD to be done twenty times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives or external HDD drives.^(*)

“Launching the VisionTek USB 3.0 Pocket SSD in full-capacity versions was a high priority for us,” said Mark Bilson, EVP, VisionTek. “We opted to expand the line fully, offering 128GB and 256GB, and adding a 512GB version as well, allowing for customers who have larger storage capacity needs to take full advantage of this fantastic, portable form factor.“

Designed in USA and built for reliability and endurance
All three models of the full-capacity USB 3.0 Pocket SSD are designed in the US and built with the same technology as company’s other internal SSDs. The technology’s design architecture employs a USB to SATA bridge, connected to an SSD controller for the highest speed, durability, and reliability. Data refresh technology ensures data integrity and the redundant storage elements produce some of the longest life expectations in its class.

The USB 3.0 Pocket SSDs are launching at Amazon.com, with expanded availability later in the month at leading resellers and distributors across North America.

^(*) Transfer to drive up to 20 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (20MB/s R/W); USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending on host system. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. USB 2.0. R/W speed will be lower and device compatibility varies.