Crucial BX500 2.5-Inch 6Gb SATA SSD

Crucial, brand of memory and storage upgrades and trademark of Micron Technology, Inc., has launched its BX500 SSD, a next-generation drive designed to provide everyday computing users with a fast and reliable storage upgrade.

Available in a 2.5-inch form factor and 120, 240, and 480GB capacities, the BX500 is a way to get the speed of a new computer without the price.

Improve performance
With sequential R/W speeds up to 540/500MB/s, the BX500 enables faster system boot up, faster file loads, and overall improved system responsiveness. It has no moving parts, making it a cooler, quieter, and more reliable alternative to a HDD. Furthermore, because it uses less power than a HDD, laptop battery life is extended.

Easy installation and support
The company’s SSD Install Guide provides easy-to-follow steps and videos for stress-free installation, and the Acronis International GmbH‘ True Image HD software helps to migrate data quickly and easily. The Storage Executive software tool allows users to see how much storage (GB) has been used, download the latest firmware, and improve drive performance. Additionally, the BX500 is backed by in-language support via phone, chat, email, and community forum.

Features:
BX500 offers a range of additional benefits, including:

• Data loss protection via the Multistep Data Integrity algorithm.

• Protection from overheating via Adaptive Thermal Monitoring tools.

• Faster writes via Dynamic Write Acceleration technology.

“It’s time for computer users to make the transition from HDDs to solid state technology,” said Teresa Kelley, VP and GM, consumer products group, Micron. “SSD technology is becoming more mainstream than ever, and for those who are ready to make the switch to solid state, the Crucial BX500 offers performance and reliability at a competitive price from a brand consumers have grown to trust.“

As a brand of Micron, one of flash storage manufacturers, the company is backed by the same expert quality and engineering innovation that has produced some of the most advanced memory and storage technologies for 40 years. With thousands of hours of Micron pre-release validation, dozens of SSD qualification tests, and a heritage of SSDs, the firm’s SSDs are thoroughly tried, tested, and proven.

The BX500 SSD is backed by a three-year limited warranty, and is available for purchase at the company website and through select global partners.

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