Transcend With USB Type-C Portable HDD Up to 2TB

Transcend Information Inc. announces the StoreJet 25M3C, an USB Type-C portable HDD to join its expanding family of USB Type-C portable storage devices.

It offers a range of USB Type-C products featuring the Type-C port or connector, including external HDDs, portable SSDs, USB flash drives, and card readers. These devices allow for easy and efficient file transfers between desktops, laptops, and Mac computers featuring the USB Type-C or USB 3.1 interface, or mobile devices supporting the OTG (On-The-Go) function.

External HDDs: StoreJet 25M3C and StoreJet 25C3S
The StoreJet 25M3C HDD features a USB Type-C port, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface that allows users to store and backup their files at speed, and a ruggedized three-stage shock protection system that meets US military drop-test standards. Housed in an aluminum alloy, this slim-and-sleek StoreJet 25C3S comes with a Type-C port and includes a USB Type-C cable and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable to connect to desktops and laptops featuring the USB Type-C or USB 3.1 interface.

The StoreJet 25M3C is offered in the 2TB size, while the StoreJet 25C3S comes in one and 2TB capacities.

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ESD Portable SSD Series

ESD350C

The firm’s portable SSDs come in a variety of speed ranges, housings and capabilities to suit the needs of different users. The Type-C portable SSD series includes the ESD350C, which features a navy blue silicone rubber case that’s compact, ruggedized, and shock-resistant. This model transfers files at an 1,050MB/s speed.

ESD250C

The ESD250C and ESD240C come in a lightweight metallic casing and feature shock resistance and a transfer speed of 520MB/s.

ESD230C

The credit-card-sized ESD230C fits in a wallet or purse, providing portability as well as transfer rates of up to 520MB/s. All models include a USB Type-C cable as well as a USB Type-C to Type-A cable to work with desktops and laptops featuring the USB Type-C or USB 3.1 interface, or with OTG devices and gaming consoles.

The ESD230C and ESD350C portable SSDs come in 240, 480, and 960GB capacities, while the ESD250C is offered in the 960GB capacity; the ESD240C comes in 120, 240, and 480GB capacities.

USB flash drive: JetFlash850 and JetFlash890

JetFlash 850 flash drive

Equipped with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, a Type-C connector, and USB OTG technology, JetFlash 850 flash drive delivers transfer speeds of up to 130MB/s. It also features an ergonomic curved grip and a lightweight design thanks to its use of Chip-on-Board technology, and its metallic casing technology provides dust and splash resistance.

JetFlash 890 flash drive

The JetFlash 890 flash drive features both a USB Type-C connector and a regular USB 3.1 one. The dual connector design allows for file transfer between the latest USB Type-C port equipped devices and USB 3.1 Gen 1 port equipped desktops and laptops.

Both the Transcend JetFlash850 and JetFlash890 come in 16, 32, and 64GB capacities.

Card readers:

RDC8 card reader

The firm’s 3-slot RDC8 card reader supports a variety of flash cards, including SD cards, microSD cards, and CompactFlash cards. Equipped with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, the RDC8 is a choice for fast data transfer from a flash card to a laptop or computer with a USB Type-C port.

RDC2 smart reader

The RDC2 smart reader, meanwhile, is an OTG card reader specifically designed for USB Type-C equipped Android smartphones and tablets. In addition to an SD card slot and a microSD card slot, it has a standard USB Type-A port that allows users to connect accessories such as USB flash drives, keyboards, or mice to their Android devices.

Transcend Elite software

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Elite is a proprietary software package compatible with macOS, Windows OS, and Android systems that helps users manage data. Available as desktop and mobile apps, it can be downloaded for free from the company’s website and from Google Play Store. It features backup and restore, data encryption, file synchronization, and cloud backup functions.