Solid-state drive Stories March 11, 2016
Solid-state drive Stories September 30, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Dual-USB Solar Charger $40, WD 4TB NAS $160, Cards Against Humanity 20% off, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
TiVo makes the DVR sexy with 4K content, AirPlay and one-click commercial skipping
- Sports/Fitness: 45% off New Balance shoes & clothing, Sport-Brella shelter/umbrella $35 (Orig. $60), more
- GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera (Refurb): $169 shipped (Orig. $240)
- Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones in black w/ iOS controls $100 shipped (Orig. $150), more
- Free PS Plus Games for October: Super Meat Boy, Broken Age, Kickbeat, more
- Amazon snags exclusive streaming rights for Back to The Future trilogy + more 30th anniv. goodies
- Freebies: LEGOLAND BOGO tickets + PDF WordSmith for iOS + $1 VUDU credit + More!
- Home: Electric Coffee Grinder $14, Air Purifier $120, Remote Wireless BBQ Thermometer $19, more
Anker 14W Dual-USB Port Solar Charger: $40 shipped (Reg. $50+)
WD My Cloud 4TB Personal Cloud Storage NAS $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
Amazon Gold Box – Cards Against Humanity 20% off: Starter Kit ($20) and Expansion Packs ($8)
Get a no-contract iPhone 6s from Boost Mobile for just $450 shipped (Orig. $649)
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi: 16GB $380 shipped (Reg. $499), 64GB $490 shipped (Reg. $599)
More new gear from today:
LG 34-inch 21:9 UltraWide LED IPS Monitor: $620 shipped (Reg. $780+)
- Skybell Wi-Fi Doorbell livestreams video of anyone who calls: $169 Shipped (Orig. $199)
- Games/Apps: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes $10, Zelda Wind Waker HD $39, Tengami $1,more
- Daily Deals: Klipsch Reference Soundbar w/ Subwoofer $350, Aduro Bluetooth Receiver $10, more
- CowBoom 20% off sitewide: iPad mini 3 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (pre-owned) from $292, more
- Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch Internal SSDs: 500GB $150 (Reg. $175+), 250GB $80 (Reg. $90)
- Networking: ZyXEL AV500 Powerline $25 shipped (Reg. $50+), travel routers, more
More deals still alive:
USB Power: Anker 15,600mAh Battery Pack $24 (Reg. $30), Lumsing Wall Charger + 3-ft. MFi Lightning Cable $10, more
Four magazine subs for $16 (or less): Wired, Dwell, ESPN, GQ, Rolling Stone, Men’s Fitness, and many more
- Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $70 shipped (Reg. $85+)
- SanDisk Connect Wi-Fi Flash Drive for iOS: 64GB $50 (Reg. $60), 32GB $30 (Reg. $40)
- Beyerdynamic T5p Tesla Audiophile over-ear headphones $650 shipped (Reg. $850+)
- Canary All-in-One Internet-Connected Home Security Device: $199 shipped (Reg. $250)
- Keep your Wi-Fi running during a power outage – APC Network Backup UPS: $40 shipped (Reg. $65)
- Gift Cards w/ email delivery: Staples $100 for $85, Applebee’s $50 for $40, other restaurants, more
- Sports/Fitness: LED Outdoor Solar Lantern $13 (Reg. $17+), 4-Pack Bubba Sport Jugs $33 (Reg. $27 ea.), more
- Freebies: LEGO building event at Toys R Us + Kama Sutra eBook + $10 Criterion credit + more!
- Buy 2 Board Games, Get 1 Free: Star Wars Pictopia $25, Jenga $9, Monopoly $20, more
- App Store Free App of the Week: Doodle Jump SpongeBob SquarePants ($2 value)
- Belkin QODE Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 in White/Gold: $49 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Learn to hack a Raspberry Pi: $115 (Orig. $804, CA Tax Only)
- Netflix October Preview: Arrow Season 3, Homeland Season 4, Hemlock Grove Season 3, more
- GoPro HERO4 Session + $40 Amazon Gift Card: $299 ($440 value)
- The best 5-port USB power supply (Aukey 8A/40W) is $10 Prime shipped (orig. $50)
- Twelve South HoverBar 3 adjustable arm stand for iPad $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
- First Generation Lytro 16GB Digital Camera $80 (Orig. $199)
- Seagate Backup Plus 8TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $200 shipped (Reg. $250)
- Google Chromecast offers for existing customers on Google Play: Free Movie Rental, 90-Days Free Music
- Shine on! Free MP3 Downloads: Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here (Reg. $8), much more
- Loot Crate: 3-Month Subscription: $49 Shipped (Orig. $58, CA Tax Only)
- SKEYE Pico Drone fits inside its own controller, packs gyro-stabilization: $35 Shipped (Orig. $49)
- Typinator Family Pack (5 licenses) for $21.99 (48% off)
- KeySmart 2.0 Titanium Key Organizer: $30 Shipped (Orig. $44, CA Tax Only)
- Lyrix Axis Levitating Wireless-Charging Speaker: $140 Shipped (Orig. $200, CA Tax Only)
- Private Internet Access VPN offers browsing protection, 2-year subscription now $60 (Orig. $80)
New products & more:
Bose’s latest connected speaker lowers the entry price into the SoundTouch family
Keurig’s new KOLD brewer lets you make Coca-Cola at home but it’s going to cost you
- Amazon’s Prime Music adds new artists to its streaming service
- GoPro introduces a new cost-effective action camera with Wi-Fi capabilities
- Exploride combines the best iPhone features into one safe head-up display unit for your car
- Microsoft is announcing a new Xbox One bundle every day this week
- Review: JBL’s new Xtreme Bluetooth speaker goes big on sound and design
- You can make the new J-Force electric surfboard go 0-35MPH with the bend of your finger
- Apple’s new Beats Active Collection brings sporty colors to familiar headphones
- Kwikset drops the extras on its new internet-connected deadbolt lock to hit a lower price point
- Minecraft is set to hit the Oculus Rift VR headset this spring
Solid-state drive Stories July 27, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 16GB $300, Samsung EVO 1TB SSD $310, Sony 4K AirPlay Receiver $299, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
Apple 13″ MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display: 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB $1,100 (Reg. $1,299)
- Inatech 2.5″ HDD Enclosure Case w/ three USB 3.0 ports: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
- Plantronics new BackBeat Sense Bluetooth headphones are loaded with sensors
- Hori’s new Tactical Assault Commander 4 brings PC style controls to the PS4
- Make your own miniature 3D printed, Raspberry Pi-powered Game Boy emulator
- 2K announces Terminator as a playable character for WWE 2K16
- Cook your food perfectly with the Range Smart Thermometer: $60 shipped (Orig. $70)
- Home: Dyson refurbs – upright vac $180/handheld $75, more
iPad Air in Silver or Space Gray: 16GB $300 (Reg. $399), 32GB $350 (Reg. $449)
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $310 shipped (Reg. $350)
Sony 7.2-ch. 4K AV Receiver w/ AirPlay and Bluetooth for $299 shipped (Reg. $400), more
QuickRes – the app that changes your resolution in a click: 50% off
Apple’s massive iOS sale w/ 100 apps for $0.99 ea: Rayman, Angry Birds, Pixelmator, Spider-Man, many more
App Store Free App of the Week: SpongeBob Moves In ($4 value)
Disney’s award-winning Animated iPad app hits a new all-time low price of $3 (Reg. $10)
Save 50% on the brand new Screenium 3 high-res, high-speed screen capture app for Mac
More new gear from today:
Motorola Refurb DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems: SB6121 $45 (Orig. $100), SB6141 $55 (Orig. $100)
- New! Daily Deals: Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank $12, LifeCHARGE case $40, more
- New! Games/Apps: Zelda Majora’s Mask 3DS $33, 1 yr. PS Plus $40, more
- New! Etekcity 8GB Voice recorder and USB Stick: $13 shipped
- New! LED light bulbs up to 40% off: 4-pack $17 shipped (Reg. $23+), more
- New! Shoot cinematic masterpieces w/ iStabilizer: $39 (Orig. $60)
- New! Free McGraw-Hill iOS apps for kids: Monster Squeeze, more (Reg. $2 ea.)
- New! Designs for Mail for $9.99 (50% off)
- New! Themes for iBooks Author for $9.99 (50% off)
More deals still alive:
iPhone 6/Plus $100 off w/ VZW or Sprint 2-yr contract: 16GB $100, 64GB $200, 128GB $300
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 iPhone car mount: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- Anker Bluetooth iPad Keyboards from $20: Folio Case $30 (Reg. $40), more
- VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)
- Tweetbot for Mac hits its lowest price ever: $10 (Reg. $13)
- Sennheiser Urbanite on-ears for $75 or XL over-ears for $130 (Orig. up to $250), more
- Magnetic Air Vent Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6/Plus $6 Prime shipped (Orig. $11)
- Timbuk2 Iris Gym Duffel Bag (Black) for $30 shipped (Reg. $54)
- Apple-Certified MFi Lightning Cables: 1-ft braided nylon $12, 10-ft $10, 3-ft $5, more
- Canon PIXMA Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer + software $20 shipped (Reg. $40+)
- Jabra SOLEMATE Portable Bluetooth Speaker $60 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
- Urge Soundbrick $18 shipped, waterproof shower speaker $10 shipped, more
- Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Wireless On-Ear Headphones in Titanium: $209 shipped (Orig. $380)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II is now available for Mac: $7 (Reg. $10)
- Save 30% on fashion at Amazon: Herschel Supply Co., Lacoste, PUMA, more
- Learn to build 11 apps with this exclusive iOS 9 Swift coding course: $59 (Orig. $299)
- Blinkist Premium 1-yr Subscription: 1000+ Grasp Nonfiction Books: $30 (Orig. $80)
- Spigen’s latest Apple Watch dock is made for watchOS 2, pre-order now for $12
- Pay what you want for the 7-course Web Hacker Bundle ($1,043 value, currently $6)
- Complete this Chipotle trivia game & receive a buy one, get one free coupon
- Sennheiser HD650 + Apogee Groove portable DAC/amp $550 shipped ($755 value)
- Bose SoundTouch Portable Series II Wireless Music System from $269 (Reg. $325)
- Aukey USB Chargers: 5-Port USB Desktop Charging Station $22, more
- JBL Control One 4″ Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: $80 or 2-pairs for $150 shipped (Orig. $180)
- Kmashi 10,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $9.39 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
- American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it
- Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
- Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
New products & more:
This Lightning cable cleverly solves an annoyance every iPhone user deals with
JBL details new Flip3 & Xtreme portable Bluetooth speakers w/ fresh designs & features
- Converse upgrades its Chuck Taylors with new technology for the first time in 98 years
- Dad makes a custom Mario Kart 8-inspired nursery and becomes instant internet sensation
- The Panono panoramic camera is filled with 36 lenses that total 108MP, available today
- Stary Board cuts the weight to become the “world’s lightest” electric vehicle
- Cusby adapters work like LEGO to let you build a custom USB-C hub
- ZNAPS gives any Lightning or microUSB charging cable a MagSafe-like connector
- Jet.com is ready to battle Amazon and Walmart for your online shopping needs
- A-Bike Electric has powered assistance in the “lightest” package in the world
- Hot Toys is partnering with Disney to create an 18-foot long Millennium Falcon model
- Acer’s $100 Liquid Leap+ Fitness Watch for iOS/Android with a 20% discount
- The Remix Mini is a low-cost Android-based PC alternative
Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker
Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand
Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stic
Solid-state drive Stories June 10, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech Harmony Keyboard $70, Onkyo Wi-Fi A/V Receiver $185, DODOcase Apple Watch Stand Giveaway, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Giveaway: The DODOcase $80 Apple Watch and iPhone charging solution stands out
- 4-Port USB car charger + 6-ft MFi Lightning cable $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $31)
- Sony’s new RX100 IV prosumer digital camera is loaded with features
- Holus uses 3D holograms to bring images from phones and tablets to life
- Apogee now offers free Waves plug-in bundles worth up to $600
- Nikon COOLPIX P530 Digital Camera Shipped $260 shipped (Orig. $450, CA Tax Only)
- Ratchet & Clank is coming to PS4 with impressive next gen visuals and a brand new arsenal
- Home: Char-Broil’s best selling electric grills from $89 (Reg. $130+), more
Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard for Apple TV, PlayStation & the rest of your living room $70 shipped (Orig. $150)
Daily Deals: Onkyo 5.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver $185, Lexar High-Performance MicroSDXC $73, more
Crucial M500 960GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $290 + $4 shipping (Reg. $340+)
‘Pay what you want’ Mobile-First Developer’s Bundle ($1,740 value, currently $6)
$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more
Restaurant and apparel gift cards 20% off: JCPenney, T.G.I. Friday’s, Legal Seafood, Steak n’ Shake, Jiffy Lube, more
Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more
More new gear from today:
Sony Bluetooth speakers: SRSX3 in white $80 (Reg. $128), SRSX5 in black $95 (Reg. $150)
Games/Apps: Captain Toad Treasure Tracker $33 Prime shipped, Slayin for iOS goes FREE, more freebies
More deals still alive:
Apple-Certified MFi iPhone 6 2,500mAh Battery Case: $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $45
Apple begins selling iPad mini 3 on its refurbished online store
- Headphones: Harman SOHOi on-ears $150, Sennheiser HD439 over-ears $40, more
- Canon refurbished cameras w/ 1-yr warranty: T5i DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $450, more
- Pencil by FiftyThree Stylus up to 20% off: Graphite $40, Gold/Walnut $50
- 2Do task management app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free (Reg. $15)
- The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free (Reg. $3)
- Toms 35+% off: Men’s Leather Searcher Boots $75 (Reg. $149), styles from $27, more
- Fox Searchlight 20th Anniv. 21-disc Blu-ray Collection $100, Blu-rays under $5
- Brother Wireless Multifunction Laser Printers from $85 shipped
- $100 off Apple’s new Macbooks (+Airs/Pros and iMacs) w/.edu email address at Best Buy
- Grado SR225e Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200), more
- Aukey gooseneck adjustable desk mount for iPad: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $32)
- KeySmart 2 key organizer, keeps up to 10 keys organized, shipped: $17 (orig. $23)
- Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband for $100 (Reg. $130)
- EC Technology 22,400mAh Power Bank $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $39)
New products & more:
June Oven has better specs than MacBook & was designed by former Apple engineers
Sonder keyboard’s E-ink display keys bring a fully customizable setup to your Mac
- Dyson’s in-house LED technology is the lifeblood of its gorgeous new desk lamp
- Gibson’s new Trainer Bluetooth headphones designed by Usain Bolt
- Microsoft announces new $349 Xbox One, 1TB model /updated controllers
- Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale
- The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditione
- Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker
- Here Active Listening Earbuds let you control the volume of the world
- Microdia plans a microSD card with 512GB of storage space, release in July
- Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game
- Here’s our first look at the official new Star Wars Uprising RPG for iOS and Android
Solid-state drive Stories June 5, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: 32GB Wi-Fi Flash Drive $30, iPhone 6/Plus cases from $2, 480GB Pro SSD $200, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free as IGN’s iOS Game of the Month (Reg. $3)
- This 3-pack of iPhone 6 screen protectors is only $0.19 with free shipping on Amazon
- Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale
- American Express cardholders can get a free $5 Google Play credit
- Home: 5-pack remote control outlet adapters $22 (Reg. $30), more
Add 32GB to your iPhone or iPad wirelessly for $30 (Orig. $60) or via Lightning for $50 (Orig. $80)
Verus iPhone 6/Plus and 5/s cases in multiple styles and colors starting at $2 shipped
SanDisk Extreme Pro 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $200 shipped (Reg. $230+), more
EC Technology 22,400mAh Ultra High Capacity Power Bank $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $39)
Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker with (almost) everything we asked for
2Do task management app for iOS and Apple Watch goes free for the first time (Reg. $15)
Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook is available to ship today, Gold model included + small discounts and potential tax advantages
More new gear from today:
Amazon Gold Box – up to 68% off iconic actors/directors collections: Clint Eastwood 22-Disc Blu-ray set $47, more
The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditioner
- New! Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband for $100 (Reg. $130)
- New! Games/Apps: Snapheal & Focus 2 photo editors $5 ea. (Reg. $10), more
- New! PreSonus Ceres 4.5″ Powered Speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming $130 (Orig. $300)
- New! Daily Deals: HP Bluetooth Keyboard $15, Samsung 55″ 4K TV refurb $665, more
- New! Sennheiser/JBL headphones: HD 439 over-ears $40 shipped (Orig. $150) + more from $15
More deals still alive:
iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in all colors: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)
iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 shipped (Reg. $399)
- VicTsing iPhone 6 MFi 3100Ah Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $37)
- Klipsch Quintet 5-Channel Home Theater System: $160 shipped (orig. $550)
- Mac Essentials Bundle: Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop, more $19.99 ($204 value)
- Puma Friends & Family Event 30-40% off + free shipping: Pull-Over Hoodie $17, more
- SanDisk Ultra 32GB Micro USB/USB 3.0 Flash Drive $15 shipped (Orig. $40)
- Prime Members can save up to 25% on VIZIO’s latest soundbars: 5.1-ch $278 (Reg. $350)
- MMOVE Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds Shipped: $32 (Orig. $49, CA Tax Only)
- Novation Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard: 49-key $100 (Orig. $200), more
- Eton Emergency Radio w/ Weather Alerts $20 (Reg. $46+) with free in-store pickup
- Keep tabs on anything with Tile Bluetooth item tracker: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- JBL J56BT $47 (Reg. $80+), SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air $75 (Reg. $150), more
- 100 classical music songs for $0.99: Mozart, Bach, Opera compilation, more
- Save an extra 10% off all StubHub! concert tickets
- Pioneer 5.2-ch. Network AirPlay 4K A/V Receiver: $190 shipped (Reg. $300+)
- Striiv Fusion Activity & Sleep Tracker, Shipped: $60 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
- Free $10 Subscribe & Save credit for Amazon Prime members
- Headphones: Jabra Move Bluetooth on-ears $70 Shipped (Reg. $100), more
- Google Chromecast (refurb) $24 shipped (Orig. $35) + free movie rental, more
- Amazon magazine subs from $5/yr: Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Time, many more
New products & more:
Here Active Listening Earbuds let you control the volume of the world
Microdia plans a microSD card with 512GB of storage space, release in July
- Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game
- Here’s our first look at the official new Star Wars Uprising RPG for iOS and Android
- Logitech’s new Anywhere 2 wireless mouse follows the design of the popular Master MX
- Wu-Tang’s RZA joins Boombotix to create speakers w/ exclusive music releases [Interview]
- Kingston takes the wraps off its USB-C flash drive lineup
- Amazon now ships some smaller items for free even if you don’t have a Prime membership
- Grovemade’s new desk accessory wraps your Apple Magic Trackpad in a handcrafted tray
- Game Boy turns into a giant, Raspberry Pi-powered console that can play NES/SNES games
- Fallout 4 for PS4, Xbox One and PC officially revealed with debut trailer
- Eedu DIY drone kit uses hands-on learning to teach kids how to code
- Xbox One bundle/controller & refreshed Playstation 4 consoles leak ahead of E3
- SanDisk details new portable USB C SSDs for MacBook and high capacity flash drives
- GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD brings a touch display to its entry-level action camera
Solid-state drive Stories April 13, 2015
USB-C is the sole port on Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook, and CalDigit today announced a version of its durable external drive that takes advantage of the new reversible USB 3.1 port. CalDigit Tuff features a USB-C port and cable for connecting the portable drive to the Apple’s ultra-thin notebook, and an included adapter cable ensures compatibility with the USB port that you’re used to seeing on your hardware as well. Since the new MacBook’s thin and light profile intends for it to venture out of your office and into the wild, CalDigit Tuff is ruggedized to endure drops, splashes, dust and other extreme environments.
CalDigit Tuff starts at $139.99 for 1TB HDD with availability starting in July (new MacBook orders currently deliver in 4-6 weeks). A solid state drive version with up to 1TB of storage will also be available while a higher capacity 2TB HDD option will be offered. expand full story
Solid-state drive Stories April 7, 2015
Review: LaCie’s 4TB Rugged Thunderbolt/USB 3 portable hard drive delivers SSD-like speed at HDD cost

LaCie announced its new 4TB Thunderbolt/USB 3 Rugged RAID portable hard drive ($420 list, $399 Amazon) today, and I’ve had some time to take it for a little ‘spin.’ There are two speedy 7200RPM 2TB portable hard drives RAID-ed together inside to give the device very impressive, almost SSD-like speeds but with the cost savings and huge storage of portable hard drives. At the same time, the package isn’t much bigger than a regular portable hard drive and better yet, it can take a serious beating…
Solid-state drive Stories March 27, 2015
Future Macs could get up to 10TB SSDs thanks to new Intel/Micron technology
SSDs are fast, but still expensive compared to spinning metal drives, giving us less storage capacity in today’s Macs than we got in older models. Pick up a classic 13-inch MacBook Pro with a hard drive, for example, and you’ll get 500GB of storage for $1100, compared to just 128GB of SSD storage in the $1300 entry-level Retina model.
That may be set to change thanks to new 3D NAND technology announced by Intel and Micron, allowing them to fit far greater storage capacity into the same space as today’s drives. By stacking flash cells on top of each other, up to 32 layers deep, they can can triple the capacity in the same size chip without the usual high price-tag, reports PC World.
For a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive that means up to 10TB of space; for the M.2 drive type used by most laptops, the 3D NAND will boost capacities up to 3.5TB.
We’ve been promised this technology before–Samsung demonstrated 24 layers of 3D NAND back in 2013–but Intel and Micron say that manufacturers will be able to buy the new chips later this year. Of course, with Apple not noted for its generosity when it comes to storage capacity, you may not want to hold your breath.
Solid-state drive Stories February 16, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: PNY flash storage up to 50% off, Motorola SB6141 modem $55, iOS freebies, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- iPad deal roundup: iPad mini $200, iPad Air $339, iPad Air 2 $424, more
- LEGO brings Jurassic world to life ahead of its summer release
- TDK TREK Micro Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker: $25 shipped (orig. $60)
- Quirky President’s Day Sale + extra 25% off: Metal Cordies cable keeper $3.75, more
- Monoprice President’s Day Sale $20 off orders of $100 or more
- Home: Dyson DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum $325, more
- RapidWeaver 6 Mega Bundle – themes, stacks, and plug-ins $80 ($673 value)
- Canon Printer w/ AirPrint + Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop $70 (~$220 value), more
Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off PNY flash storage: 256GB USB 3.0 flash drive $70 shipped (orig. $130), more
Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (refurb) $55 shipped (orig. $90)
Amazon Fire TV streaming media player $34 w/ Sling TV subscription or $84 w/o
Kensington KeyCover Bluetooth iPad Air Keyboard Case: $10 shipped (orig. $80)
ZAGG 30% off + free shipping sitewide: Slim Book Bluetooth iPad Keyboard cases from $84, much more
Small States: Cord Shoes churns out handmade boots with a story behind every pair, $250 giveaway
More new gear from today:
- New! Dell Wireless Touchpad $15 shipped (orig. $60)
- New! Games/Apps: Destiny (all platforms) $30, iOS freebies, more
- New! President’s Day Fashion: Save up to 50% at H&M, Eastbay, Timbuk2, Gap, more
- New! Groupon 10% off: Xbox One bundle $315, Chromecast (recert) $23, more
- New! Daily Deals: Lowepro Rover backpack: $79, D-Link Wireless Cam: $25, more
- New! LG 29-inch UltraWide Dual HDMI IPS LED Monitor $302 shipped (Reg. $400)
- New! Acer 11.6″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB RAM/16GB SSD $160 shipped (orig. $200)
- New! Coosh portable Bluetooth extended range speaker $28 Prime shipped (orig. $60)
- New! 50% off LED Light bulbs from IKEA
More deals still alive:
- iTunes Free App of the Week: Dr. Panda’s Restaurant 2 ($2.99 value)
- Caseology iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles/colors from $6 w/ free shipping
- Rocketcases Afterburner iPhone 6 Battery Case w/ Kickstand: $40 (Reg. $60)
- Sennheiser HD 518 over-ear headphones $65 shipped (Reg. $130)
- Get a free Fire TV/Roku streaming stick when you sign up for Sling TV
- Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR (refurb) w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $336 shipped (orig. $599)
- 20% off new video games for 2 yrs w/ Best Buy Gamers Club Unlocked: $30 in-store
- Kinivo ZX100 Mini Portable Speaker (Grey-Blue): $13 Prime Shipped
- Fitbit Charge Heart Rate + Activity Wristband: $127 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Harman recertified sale: NI in-ears $15, SoundFly AirPlay speaker $45, more
- Bose Acoustimass 6 Home 5.1 Entertainment Speaker System $400 shipped, more
- Mass Effect Infiltrator is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)
- Jaybird Freedom Sprint Bluetooth Headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Get 100GB of cloud storage at OneDrive for free
- Adobe Creative Cloud (PS CC + Lightroom): $10/month w/$25 Amazon credit
New products & more:
- Blub Uno USB desk clock uses 1950’s Nixie tubes to display time, temperature and more
- Kitchen Tech: Catch up on 10 great food and drink tool columns!
- The entire Star Wars saga is represented in LEGO’s upcoming releases, current sets now $8
- Gaming For Couples: Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts for gamers
- Mitsubishi’s new iNSTICK cordless vacuum doubles as an air purifier
- Kitchen Tech: Vitamix and hand immersion blenders make silky soups, foamy drinks
Solid-state drive Stories February 13, 2015

If you bought your iMac 3-5 years ago, there’s probably nothing so seriously wrong with the hardware that you need to consider replacing the machine. Sure, the new iMac with 5K Retina Display looks a little nicer, but at a steep $2,499 starting point, it’s still a luxury, not a necessity.
Yet there’s something you can do for $200 to $500 that will radically change your iMac’s performance: install a solid state drive (SSD) in addition to or instead of its original hard drive. SSDs use high-speed memory chips rather than the spinning platter mechanisms in traditional hard drives, achieving up to 5X benefits in speed while requiring no moving parts. Five years ago, SSDs were both expensive and limited in capacity, making them unlikely components for most Macs. Today, high-quality, capacious SSDs can be had for reasonable prices, and they’re surprisingly easy to install in iMacs. With limited expertise and only three tools, I swapped out my old hard drive for an SSD in roughly 30 minutes. Here’s how I did it, and – if you’re up for a quick do-it-yourself project – what I’d recommend for you.
Solid-state drive Stories January 30, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes Free App of the Week, Omaker 10000mAh power bank $17, SSD deals, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call updates:
- iTunes HD Downloads: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) $10, Groundhog Day $5, more
- The Creator CI20 Android/Linux microcomputer starts shipping today for $65
- Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for February
- Home: Dyson Hot+Cool fan/heater (refurb) $155 (orig. $400), more
- Audio-Technica unveils its first professional grade open-back headphones with the new ATH-R70x
iTunes Free App of the Week: ProCam 2 ($1.99 value)
Omaker 10,000mAh Dual 2.1A USB Batteries with 1W flashlight: $17 Prime shipped, (+ 5200mAh battery: $30 shipped)
2.5-inch SATA III SSDs: Samsung 850 250GB $110 (Reg. $150), Crucial MX100 256GB $90 (Reg. $128)
Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest) 2.8GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,599 ($200 off)
Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (newest version) 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB $750 (Reg. $899)
Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (mid 2013) 1.3GHz/4GB/256GB: $849 (orig. $1,099)
More new gear from today:
- New! 2-yr subscription to National Geographic Magazine w/ digital access $30 (Reg. $38+)
- New! Daily Deals: iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi: $447, Toshiba 1TB External HDD: $55, more
- New! Action role playing game Torchlight II is finally coming to Mac
- New! Games/Apps: PlayStation TV $60, PS Silver Headset $35, Xbox Live Gold $40, more
- New! Harman Kardon Esquire Portable Bluetooth Speaker (refurb) $155 shipped (orig. $250)
- New! Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones $60 shipped (orig. $100), more
More deals still alive:
- Apple 3TB AirPort Time Capsule (newest version): $349 shipped (13% off)
- ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh power bank w/ solar charging: $50 (Reg. $60)
- The Music of League of Legends Vol. 1 album for free (Reg. $9)
- Media: The Wire Complete Series $50 iTunes download, DVD/Blu-rays as low as $3
- Duet Display uses your iPad as an extra Mac display, hits lowest price: $8 (Reg. $15)
- Apple iPhone 6: $498 off contract, (iPhone 6 Plus: $598) refurb at Walmart (23% off)
- WD My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive: $80 shipped (orig. $140)
- AKG K551 over-ear headphones w/ mic $200 shipped (orig. $380)
- Last chance to score a big screen HDTV in time for the Super Bowl
- Seagate Desktop 6TB Internal Hard Drive $200 shipped (orig. $350)
- iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/ rounded edges $5 shipped
- Brother Wireless B&W 3-in-1 Printer w/ AirPrint + $30 Gift Card $110 (Reg. $180)
- Groupon 10% off sitewide: Logitech iPad Air Keyboard Cover (refurb) $27, more
- Klipsch 12-inch 300W Subwoofer $200 shipped (Reg. $300)
- Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)
- Magazine subs from $4 per yr: Popular Science, Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, more
- Free two month Spotify Premium trial
- 2.5″ HDDs: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB $120, WD Black2 120GB SSD/1TB HDD $100
- Headphones: Sennheiser HD 202 II over-ears $15, Klipsch X11 in-ears $100, more
- Omaker M4 Rugged/Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker + 15,600mAh battery: $45 shipped
- D-Link Wireless N Network Surveillance Camera $25 shipped (orig. $120)
- Network: NETGEAR N600 WiFi Extender w/ AirPlay $70 (orig. $100), more
- Garmin Vivofit Fitness Tracker (refurb) $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
- WD My Book 6TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $200 shipped (orig. $300)
New products/ongoing promos/info:
- Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life
- Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate
- Nintendo Throwback Sale 3: Metroid Prime: Trilogy $10 for Wii U, more
- Marvel Collectors Corps subscription delivers exclusive collectibles to your doorstep
- Gaming For Couples: The best PlayStation 4 bundles, games, demos and accessories
- WhatSim allows you to send unlimited WhatsApp messages from all over the globe for free
- You’ll never be able to pop this John Deere tire
- Luna smart mattress cover turns up the heat in bed and even triggers your morning coffee
- Revell’s latest miniature quadcopter drone claims to be the “world’s smallest” yet
- Kitchen Tech: Showtime Rotisserie Oven brings restaurant-quality chicken and roasts home
- The best student discounts: Apple, Best Buy, J.Crew, dozens of other national retailers
- Avid will offer a free version of its digital audio workstation software known as Pro Tools First
- Gaming For Couples: The best Xbox One bundles, games, demos and accessories
Solid-state drive Stories November 21, 2014
9to5Toys Last Call: Seiki 40″ HDTV w/ USB $200, The Whole Pantry for iOS free, Intel 240GB SSD $110, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Seiki 40″ 1080P LED HDTV w/ USB & 3 HDMI inputs: $200 shipped more
Free iOS app courtesy of Apple Store: The Whole Pantry ($2.99 value)
Intel 730 Series 2.5-inch Solid State Drives: 240GB $110 (orig. $270), 480GB $200 (orig. $500)
Giveaway: 10 limited edition Skrillex Ultimate Ears BOOM Bluetooth speakers ($200 value)
Amazon announces its Black Friday gameplan and prices, new deals every 10 minutes
Small States – TM1985: former Ralph Lauren designer goes American made w/ elegant backpacks, $407 giveaway + 25% discount
Other new deals:
- New! Adobe Creative Cloud up to 68% off NOW: $16 edu, $40 individual
- New! Games/Apps: Skylanders Trap Team (iPad) $37 (Reg. $75), iOS freebies
- New! Extra 40% off KAYSCASE protection for iPhone 6/Plus, iPad Air 2, and more
- New! Monitors: Dell 27″ $480, LG 34″ UHD w/ Thunderbolt $880, more
- New! Review/Giveaway Aukey 4-port car charger for 4 tablets at once: $17 (66% off)
- New! Daily Deals: 500GB Video Recorder: $69, Bem BT speaker: $20, more
- New! Walmart’s Pre-Black Friday sale live: HDTVs, personal goods, more
- New! Bang & Olufsen: new lambskin lined BeoPlay H2 headphones
- New! Fashion: Eddie Bauer 30% off sitewide: jackets, winter gear, more
- New! Home: Philips electric shaver $170, Hamilton Beach Grill $40, more
- New! Google gives 1TB Drive Data FREE ($240 value) w/Chromebook
- New! Gold Box Deal of the Day: 20% or more off Windows laptops
More deals still alive:
- Things task manager app for iOS goes free (Reg. up to $20), 30% off Mac version
- First look: LifeProof starts taking orders for its waterproof iPhone 6 frē case
- iPhone 6 Plus TPU rubber ultra thin bumper case and stylus $3 shipped
- Audio-Technica Noise Isolation In-Ear Headphones $33 shipped (orig. $80)
- 40% off all prints at Shutterfly with free shipping on orders of $39 or higher
- Apple 13.3-inch Retina MacBook Pro (2013) 2.4GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,149 (orig. $1,399)
- Harman Kardon CL Precision Headphones (refurb) $49 (orig. $250), more
- Save up to 50% on some hilarious (and mildly offensive) Ugly Christmas Sweaters
- Amazon offers $40 off Kindles, Fire TV and more w/ Prime membership purchases
- Apple TV (newest version) at Black Friday pricing right now: $79 shipped (Reg. $99)
- Kensington KeyCover keyboard case for iPad Air $15, more
- Amazon Prime deal: Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 (Mac/PC): $50 (Reg. $100)
- B&H matches Amazon’s Pre-order sale on Samsung HDTVs for Black Friday
- Refurb. Apple AirPorts: Extreme (newest) $120 (Reg. $199 new), Express $60 (Reg. $99 new)
- Bluetooth car kits: MPOW FM transmitter: $35, Belkin handsfree $29
- $80 mobile app prototyping software for Mac goes free
- Omaker iPhone 6 slim bumper case $7 Prime shipped (orig. $30)
- Lenmar Meridian MFi 2300mAh iPhone 5/5s Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $90)
- Free download: “How to build an iPhone App Using Swift” guide
- WD My Book 6TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $220 shipped (Reg. $249+)
- Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker (multiple colors) $340 shipped (Reg. $400)
- Brother MFC-7360N 4-in-1 Laser Printer: $100 shipped (orig. $200)
- Sennheiser RS 180 Wireless Headphones $200 shipped (orig. $390)
- Sennheiser MM30i in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $30 shipped (orig. $80), more
- Minisuit selfie stick pro w/ built-in Bluetooth $15 shipped (Reg. $20+)
Black Friday:
We’re updating our email newsletter with Black Friday/holiday shopping ideas and savings
Top leaks:
- Best Buy’s 2014 Black Friday ad is out! Samsung 55″ 4K $900, iPad Air 2 $100 off, more
- Walmart’s Black Friday ad revealed: iPad mini w/ $30 GC $199, Xbox One/PS4 deals, more
- Pre-order Samsung Black Friday: 40″ 4K Smart TV $600, Blu-ray player $55, more
- Target Black Friday preview: iPad Air 2 w/$140 GC $499, iPad mini w/$80 GC $249, more
- Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak: PS4 bundles, BOGO 40% off games, more
- Staples Black Friday Ad: save 20% on iPad, printers, streaming devices, more
- GameStop’s full Black Friday ad leak: PS4 bundle $400, Xbox One from $330, more
All other leaks/info:
- Hotel Tonight iOS/Android app offers $7 rooms on Black Friday
- BJ’s Wholesale Black Friday deals kick off this weekend
- GameStop pre-Black Friday sale w/ discounts on Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel, more
- TigerDirect in-store Black Friday: WeMo, Xbox One bundles, Samsung 4K UHDTV, more
- Black Friday Ad Roundup: Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond, Old Navy, more
- hhgregg Black Friday Ad: Apple iPad Air $299, Beats by Dre Solo 2 $150, discounted HDTVs
- Black Friday Ad Roundup: Costco, Macy’s, CVS, Big Lots, more
- OfficeMax/Office Depot Black Friday: 20% off iTunes gift cards, more
- Staples Black Friday preview: Jawbone or Fitbit w/$25 Visa GC, more
- More Black Friday ad leaks: JCPenney, Kohl’s, Pier 1, Walgreens, more
- Sam’s Club: 60″ VIZIO 4K Smart UHDTV for under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
- Sports Authority Black Friday: Garmin Vivofit $80, up to 70% off North Face, more
- Meijer Black Friday: $100 credit w/ iPads, Xbox One bundle w/ $50 credit $330, more
- Sears Black Friday leak: Samsung 55″ Smart HDTV $600, Dewalt drill kit $100, more
- Dell Black Friday ad leak: discounts on monitors, Xbox One/PS4, HDTVS, more
- Xbox One holiday price drop now live with prices starting at $349 (or lower)
- Amazon’s countdown to Black Friday kicks off w/ thousands of Lightning Deals
- Target announces free shipping for all items through the holiday shopping season
New products/ongoing promos:
- Moleskin teams up w/ Adobe to take notes and sketches from paper to the cloud
- ShotTracker brings Bluetooth LE and data collection to your hoop game
- Twelve South makes the best iPhone 6/iPad dock even better
- Logitech AnyAngle is a protective case with an ‘any-angle’ stand for your iPad
- littleBits: DIY Smart Home Kit, options for creating an internet-connected home
- Logitech announces limited ed. UE BOOM Bluetooth speaker designed by Skrillex
- Ollie gets murdered-out with the new Darkside bundle, Sphero 2.0 $40 off
- Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade titles to your web browser for free
- The thinnest iPhone 6/Plus cases we’ve found so far
Solid-state drive Stories July 4, 2014
See that little $190 daughter card up there^? It houses 240GB of Transcend SSD and it could replace the 64GB or 128GB SSD that came in your MacBook Air in as little as 5 minutes. Even better, Transcend just released larger versions in 480GB and 960GB sizes to blow your SATA III MacBook Air or Pro into new worlds of space. Keep in mind these are SATA-based SSDs and Apple’s latest round of MacBook Pro/Airs came with speedier PCIe SSDs so you can’t use these on Apple’s late 2013/2014 models (see bottom of the article for compatibility list).
I got my hands on a demo unit and took it for a test drive…
Solid-state drive Stories June 4, 2014
9to5Toys Lunch Break: ZAGG iPad keyboard cases up to 70% off, Samsung 250GB SSD $125, free iTunes music, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
ZAGG BT keyboard cases: iPad mini w/ backlit keys $30 (Reg. $100), iPad 2/3/4 $50 (Reg. $100)
Samsung 840 EVO Series 250GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive $125 shipped (Reg. $250)
Get eight top country music songs from iTunes for free
Canon PIXMA Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer w/AirPrint $100 shipped (Reg. $200)
9to5Toys Specials:
- 1-year of Backblaze online backup storage (PC/Mac) for $25 (Reg. $50) – ends in 2 days
- Scrivener 2: Winner – Best of the Mac App Store $20 (Reg. $45) – ends in 10 days
- PasswordBox Unlimited Subscription $9.99 (Reg. $72) – ends in 1 day
Other new deals:
- New! Daily Deals: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad: $20, more
- New! 1 year magazine subs: ESPN w/ digital $5, Macworld w/ digital $7.50, more
- New! Games/Apps: Ni no Kuni $5, AC IV: Black Flag $18, iOS freebies, more
- New! Lexar 64GB JumpDrive USB 3.0 flash drives (2 pack): $45 shipped (Reg. $60+)
- New! Motorola offers $100 off the 32GB Moto X for 48 hours
More deals still alive:
- Jawbone UP fitness wristband for iOS/Android $80 shipped (Reg. $130)
- Home Deals: Coleman extra $20 off $100, Air Purifiers from $39, Lowe’s coupons
- TP-LINK N300 wireless home router: $25 shipped (Reg. $50)
- Seiki 39-inch 4K Class Ultra HDTV w/ HDMI: $400 shipped (Reg. $700)
- Apple iPad Mini 16GB Wi-Fi (1st gen) $240 shipped (Reg. $299)
- Pioneer DDJ-S1 DJ Controller: $530 shipped (Reg. $699)
- TigerDirect Coupon: $15 off orders of $100 or more (stacks with other discounts)
- Western Digital Elements 3TB external desktop drive: $94 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Media: Breaking Bad Complete BR $130, Jack White First Play, more
- Get a $50 Amazon credit and 6 months of Google Play w/ a Sonos PLAY:3 or PLAY:5
- Netatmo Weather Station for iOS and Android Devices $150 shipped (Reg. $179)
- Bluetooth Speakers: Sony Portable NFC system: $98 shipped (Reg. $150), more
- iPad Deals: iPad Air 64GB WiFi $580 (Reg. $699), free $50 gift card w/ iPad Air, more
- LifeProof frē water/shock proof case cover for iPad Air: $66 shipped (Reg. $110)
- Printers: Canon Portable w/ AirPrint $75 (Reg. $100), HP All-in-One $230 (Reg. $300)
- Up to 30% off MacPaw apps: Gemini, Hider 2, CleanMyMac, more
- OtterBox Commuter Series for iPhone 5c (multiple colors): $17 shipped (Reg. $35)
- Samsung 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz Smart LED HDTV $260 shipped (orig. $499)
- Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a new 2-yr agreement
- Infinity Blade II goes free for a limited time (Reg. $7)
- RadioShack offers $79 iPhone 5s on contract, $30 iPhone 5c, or free with trade-in
- Synology DiskStation 2-Bay NAS (DS214+): $300 shipped (Reg. up to $440)
New products/useful info:
Giveaways presented by SlickWraps: Apple TV, $100 iTunes gift card, $50 SlickWraps gift card, more
The above contest is now over, congratulations to our winners: @Jemarch86, @austinkeith and @robertburnspr – stay tuned for more great giveaways…
- Logitech unveils its new $70 mini X300 wireless Bluetooth speaker
- Become an Adorama VIP for FREE ($149 Value)
- Apple acquisition: Beats tries to solidify its high end (sound) rep with new Solo2 cans
- Take $150 off early 2014 MacBook Airs (requires .edu email), deals from $750 (up to 17% off)
Microsoft/Google/Android:
- Amazon Fire TV and Kindle Fire HDX 7″ 16GB Bundle $249 shipped (Reg. $328)
- More than 50% off select ‘Scroogled’ apparel
- Sonos product w/ get six months of FREE Google Play Music ($60 value)
- The Hisense H6 is a 55-inch Android-powered TV priced under $650
Solid-state drive Stories April 10, 2014
Next-gen faster Haswells chips out as soon as next month, could find their way into upgraded MacBook and iMacs
Intel’s next generation of its Haswell CPUs could be out as soon as next month, according to sources cited by TechPowerUp (via TonyMacx86).
According to sources in the IT retail, Intel could launch these new chips, led by the Core i7-4790K, on May 10th in most markets […]
Intel Core “Haswell” Refresh processors offer marginally better performance over current Core “Haswell” chips, at existing price points (i.e., they will displace existing chips from their current price-points).The 9-series chipset offers features such as M.2 SSD support, making you ready for a tidal wave of 1000 MB/s SSDs that will launch around Computex.
Apple now uses PCIe SSD interface even in its base model MacBook Air so the mSATA improvement will only benefit PC users and Hackintoshers but the mildly improved performance might find its way into updated iMac or MacBooks due ’round WWDC.
Solid-state drive Stories January 22, 2014
9to5Toys Last Call: Discounted Samsung/Crucial SSDs 120GB-1TB, home deals from iRobot Roomba/Dyson/Cuisinart, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call updates:
- Thunderbolt Enclosures: D3 Dual-bay + USB: $222, ThunderDUO Dual Bay: $244 (Reg. up to $350) + $9 shipping
- Western Digital My Net N750 Dual-Band wireless router w/ dual USB, quad Gig Ethernet and QoS: $30 shipped (Reg. $90)
- Take up to $50 off select iRobot Roomba cleaning robots, deals start at $300 shipped
Home Deals: Dyson table fan: $100, Cuisinart Coffeemaker: $90, 10-Piece GreenGourmet cookware: $200, more
Pad & Quill Little Pocket Book for iPhone 5/5S $60 shipped ($10 off)
Other great deals from today:
- New! Headphones: Philips O’Neill CRASH over-ear $150, Plantronics Backbeat GO BT (Refurb) $35, Sennhesier CX 985 $89
- New! Game/App Deals: 20% off Walking Dead Season 2 for Mac, Star Wars Pinball 2: FREE, $10 GC w/Titanfall preorder, iOS freebies, more
- New! Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter for iPhone 5/5S refurb $15 shipped (Reg. $30)
- New! 30% off Dell Outlet refurbished monitors
- New! 1 year magazine sub: GQ & Esquire Bundle: $10 shipped (Reg. $90), more
- New! Google Nexus 7 32GB (2012) refurb: $120 shipped (Reg. $249)
More great deals still alive:
- LifeProof Nuud Series Case for iPhone 5S: $64 shipped (Reg. $90), iPhone 5 Frē case: $40 shipped (Reg. $80)
- Sony 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi streaming/USB $80 shipped (Reg. $140)
- Anker 36W/7.2A 4-Port Compact USB Wall Charger $26 shipped (w/Prime)
- Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock: $200 shipped ($100 off)
- Philips Classic Clock/Radio/iPhone/iPod 30-pin dock: $50 shipped (half off)
- IGN’s Free Game of the Month is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour ($6.99 value)
Solid-state drive Stories January 17, 2014
9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin Thunderbolt dock $200, Samsung EVO 500GB SSD $280, discounted 32″-70″ HDTVs, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock: $200 shipped ($100 off)
Samsung 840 EVO Series 500GB 2.5″ SATA III Internal SSD $280 shipped (Reg. $480)
Discounted 1080p HDTVs: 70″ Vizio $1498, 32″ Sharp $220, 47″ LG $400, 32″ Sony $330 shipped
Other great deals from today:
- New! Mophie Juice Pack Plus 2000mAh Battery Case for iPhone 4/4S: $15 shipped (Reg. $90)
- New! Game/App Deals: Battlefield 4 on PC: $25, Backbreaker Football and Tower of Fortune go free, more iOS freebies
- New! JLab Crasher Portable Bluetooth Speaker $55 (Reg. $100), iLoud Bluetooth Speaker $239 shipped (Reg. $299)
- New! 1 year magazine subs: Wired & GQ w/digital access: $5 each (Reg. up to $60), Wine Enthusiast: $10 (Reg. $70)
More great deals still alive:
- SanDisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive $130 (Reg. $230)
- D-Link DCS-930L wireless surveillance camera with iOS/Android support $30 shipped (Reg. $40)
- Portable USB battery packs: Anker Astro 5300mAh: $24 shipped, RAV Power 10400mAh: $26 shipped
- Apple Time Capsule AC wireless router/backup device (newest version): 2TB $250/3TB $350, AirPort Extreme $165
- Two sets of JLab J5M earbuds w/mic and remote: $25 shipped (Reg. $120)
- Griffin StompBox Controller w/GuitarConnect cable: $17 shipped (Reg. $100)
- LG Smart 3D Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-ray Player with USB: $50 shipped
- Bose AEi2Audio Headphones $125 (Reg. $180)
- Toshiba Canvio 1.5TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $70 shipped
- IGN’s Free Game of the Month is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour ($6.99 value)
- PNY Attache 64GB Flash Drive: $25, more
- Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker: $150 shipped ($50 off)
- Jabra Solemate portable Bluetooth speaker (Refurb) $75 shipped (Reg. $200 new)
- Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Logitech Harmony smart control w/ smartphone integration & simple remote $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
- Belkin SurgePlus 6-Outlet Wall Mount Surge Protector with Dual 2.1A USB Ports: $16
Solid-state drive Stories December 31, 2013

Following a quick look from Other World Computing last week, iFixit has published its teardown of the new Mac Pro.
Unlike any other Apple product iFixit has reviewed this year, the firm gives high praise to the repairability of the Mac Pro. The system uses no proprietary screws and RAM is accessible without the need for any tools. Add in the socketed, upgradable CPU originally found in the earlier teardown, the Mac Pro is the most repairable computer in Apple’s lineup by far.
Solid-state drive Stories November 26, 2013
I should say at the outset that this is not cheap. Very not cheap. What you’re looking at is $890’s worth of external drive in the 512GB version I have here, or $500 for the 256GB model.
This is not a drive aimed at a consumer wanting a bit of external storage for their movies, but rather a high-performance drive aimed at audiovisual professionals who need an external drive that delivers the kind of speeds in a mobile environment that they are used to from their office setup … expand full story
Solid-state drive Stories November 4, 2013
Update: It appears this may be a function of the 1TB drives fitted to both 13- and 15-inch models. The reason for this isn’t yet clear: it may be the drives used offer greater bandwidth.
Benchmark tests by French site Mac4Ever show that the latest MacBook Pro 15 is delivering SSD read and write speeds in excess of 1GB per second. The site repeatedly achieved these speeds when Apple claims only “up to 775MB per second.”
The MBP 15 is able to achieve these speeds because it has a 4-channel PCIe connection to the SSD, in contrast to the 2-channel link on the MBP 13 and MacBook Air models, though from some reader reports this may be the case only on models fitted with 1TB drives …
Solid-state drive Stories September 25, 2013

iFixit has taken a look at the newly-released generation iMacs, tearing down both the 21.5 inch and 27.5 inch variants. Although most of the internal structure is the same, which is to be expected given that the new iMacs have retained the same casing, there are some small differences.
iFixit points out that the 21.5 inch iMac now includes a Fusion Drive SSD bay as standard, improving future upgradeability prospects of the machine. With last year’s model, this expandability was only available if customers had specifically ordered the iMac with a Fusion Drive originally. As the new drives are now connected via PCIe, third-party drive makers should be able to make appropriate adapters to enable the addition of a second hard drive. Both the 21.5 inch and 27 inch models offer this unused PCIe Fusion Drive SSD port. A picture of the empty port is attached below.
Solid-state drive Stories June 6, 2013
When Thunderbolt adoption goes mainstream, this is your 10GB/s 128GB Thumb drive
The chicken and egg adoption/price reductions of Thunderbolt haven’t yet made the devices accessible to most storage shoppers. That didn’t stop Thunderbolt’s inventor, Intel from Frankenstein-ing an otherworldly thumb drive with a Thunderbolt interface and 128GB of fast storage.
Internally, the drive has SanDisk SSD (why not Intel’s own?) storage and probably has a bottleneck giving the device somewhere between SATA 3 and 10GB/s Thunderbolt speeds. Intel is making a few for demo purposes and but doesn’t expect a consumer version until wider Thunderbolt adoption takes place and prices for the tech go way down.
Solid-state drive Stories June 4, 2013
SanDisk launches new Extreme II SSD, gives way to all-time lows for current memory products
From 9to5Toys.com:
Today SanDisk has unveiled their newest line of Solid State Drives, the Extreme II, which features faster speeds and 19nm flash memory and proprietary high-performance tiered system architecture. SanDisk promises that these new drives will offer quick game loads, enhanced gameplay and an improved user experience for anyone who works with big chunks of data. Boasting sequential read/write speeds of 550MB/sec and 510MB/sec and up to 95,000 random read IOPS and 78,000 random write IOPS, all while coming in at reasonable prices.
The Extreme II SSD is available in three capacities: 120GB ($130), 240GB ($230) and 480GB ($440)
Perhaps a side-effect of this release, our 9to5Toys team is seeing all-time lows for current SanDisk products over at Amazon’s impressive 2 Day Gold Box Event and today’s 480GB SSD for just $300 deal.
Solid-state drive Stories June 3, 2013
60% off SanDisk USB Sticks, SD Cards and SSD products at Amazon: 64GB as low as $33
From 9to5Toys.com:
Amazon is having a 1 day SanDisk Storage sale across its lineup of products including: USB Sticks, Micro/SD Cards and SSDs. These are the lowest prices we’ve seen on many of these products.
Standouts include: