OWC’s New Jellyfish NAS Solutions are Lightning-Quick
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced two all-new flash network attached storage (NAS) devices, the Jellyfish Nomad and the Jellyfish Studio.
Western Digital is Being Sued Over Its Failing SanDisk SSDs
A California customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Western Digital, the parent company of SanDisk, alleging the company misrepresented the capabilities of its portable SSD products which have been widely reported to be failing en masse.
SanDisk’s Name is Now Mud
Due in large part to its abysmal response -- or rather, complete lack thereof -- to widespread reports of the failure of its portable SSD products, the SanDisk brand name is now mud.
SanDisk Portable SSDs Are Failing So Frequently, We Can No Longer Recommend Them
It has been a tough year at Western Digital Corporation's San Jose, California headquarters. The well-known storage company, which also operates the SanDisk brand, has been mired by one issue after another. Adding to it, now people are losing their data, the cardinal sin of storage devices.
Crucial’s New Small, Compact, Super-Fast SSDs are Made for Photographers
Crucial, a Micron brand, has announced two new portable SSDs that are designed specifically for photographers and content creators in mind. They're extremely compact and use a new technology to bring super-fast speeds without Thunderbolt.
The Sharge Disk is a Tiny USB SSD That Works with Mirrorless Cameras
Sharge Disk is a new super-compact, actively cooled, USB-C connected, M.2 NVMe SSD that is about the size of two bottle caps and promises transfer speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s.
Nextorage’s New Portable SSD is Super-Fast and Pocket-Sized
Nextorage, a company that to this point is best known for its memory cards, is branching out into portable drives with the launch of the NX-P2SE series, super-small SSDs that promise blazing fast transfer speeds.
Sabrent’s New Docking Station Holds Four Portable SSDs in One Array
Sabrent's new 4-Bay USB-C Docking Station allows photographers to connect up to four external SSDs or card readers simultaneously, keeping them cool while also letting each drive be accessed individually.
Storaxa is a Customizable Remote NAS and Home Cloud Storage System
Arrotrack Technology has announced a new fully customizable remote NAS cloud storage system called Storaxa.
The SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD is the Ideal 4K/6K Video Working Drive
Working on videos for my YouTube channel, I’ve been finding that even the SSDs I own aren’t able to keep up with the transfer speeds needed for live editing of 10-bit 4K video. As I test things for PetaPixel, like the super-high resolution cameras with 6K and higher footage capabilities that using the fastest drives possible becomes increasingly important.
Sabrent’s Nano V2 External SSD is Tiny, Rugged, Fast, and High Capacity
Sabrent has announced the Rocket Nano V2, its second-generation external solid-state drive (SSD) that features capacities of up to 4TB and transfer speeds of up to 1,500 MB/s.
SanDisk’s New Pro-G40 SSD is Wicked Fast and Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
SanDisk has announced the Pro-G40 SSD, a super-fast external storage device that can connect to computers using either USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 through its single port.
Panasonic Will Soon Allow the GH6 To Record to an SSD via USB
Panasonic is set to release a firmware update for the GH6 camera that will allow it to directly record and play back photos and videos using an external SSD connected via USB.
Tilta’s Camera Cage with Built-In SSD Brings Super Speed to Sony Cameras
Tilta is rumored to be producing a half-cage-style grip for Sony cameras with CFexpress Type-A card ports will feature a fast M.2 512GB SSD USB 3.2 output and write speeds fast enough to handle any video format thrown at it.
Walmart Sold a Super-Cheap Scam SSD That Fakes a 30TB Capacity
Until earlier this week, Walmart was offering what appeared to be an incredible deal: a portable SSD available in a variety of sizes from 500GB up to 30TB for as little as $18. The product was, perhaps obviously, a scam.
The Best Drobo Alternatives in 2023
Drobo, one of the most popular brands for storage among photographers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. While this doesn't mean the brand will disappear, it might be time to look for an alternative option just in case.
The James Webb Telescope Stores its Photos on a Small 68GB SSD
The James Webb Space Telescope is capturing photos of the universe in remarkable resolution, but it only has enough onboard storage to keep about a day's worth of photos at a time.
Lexar’s New Super-Fast Portable SSD Features RGB Lighting
Lexar has announced a new SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD that features RGB lighting. The compact drive promises up to 2000MB/s read and 1900MB/s write and answers the question: "What if storage was also for gamers?"
SanDisk’s Pro-Blade SSD Makes Storage Thin, Small, and Modular
SanDisk has announced a new solid state drive (SSD) system called the Pro-Blade. Billed as a modular ecosystem, the company says that it is designed to allow creators to easily swap high-capacity "mags" into one enclosure that dramatically reduces bulk.
Samsung’s New Flash Memory Writes Twice as Fast with Half the Power
Samsung has developed what it claims is the industry's highest performing Universal Flash Storage (UFS). Called UFS 4.0, it boasts speeds twice as fast as the previous generation with read speeds of up to 4,200MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s.
Samsung’s Palm-Sized T7 Shield SSD is Fast and Affordable
Samsung has revealed the credit card-sized T7 Shield SSD that promises plug-and-play functionality on Mac, PC, and Android devices. It is also Samsung's most durable portable SSD to date and is designed for travelers and outdoor content creators.
Sonnet’s Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock Packs Storage and Ports
Sonnet has announced a new SSD dock that is built for storage and connectivity. The Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock brings compatibility with M1 Macs, the iPad Pro, and PCs and can be equipped with up to 16TB of SSD storage.
Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 16TB Docking Station: Storage First, Dock Second
Sabrent turned heads when it announced a Thunderbolt 3 Docking station that came packed with 16TB of NVMe M.2 SSD storage along with multiple other ports in a compact package. After testing and teardown, I'm pleased to report it's a pretty awesome and value-rich total package, but I wish it was better able to sink heat.
OWC miniStack STX Review: The Perfect Partner for the Mac mini
While OWC has made enclosures that could pair with Mac mini's for a long time, the OWC miniStack STX is the first that brings a Thunderbolt hub into the mix, making it an ideal storage and working drive solution for creatives.
Mac Studio Teardown Reveals SSD is Upgradable, But Blocked By Apple
According to a pair of recent YouTube videos from Max Tech and Luke Miani, the M1 Ultra Mac Studio might actually be upgradeable, but only by Apple. The SSD is removeable, but upgrades appear blocked on a software level.
Sabrent’s New Thunderbolt Dock Features a 16TB SSD and Tons of Ports
Sabrent has announced the DS-SKRT-D16TB Thunderbolt 3 Dual NVMe SSD Docking Station that promises to turn any Mac or PC into a powerhouse workstation thanks to tons of fast SSD storage and a wealth of ports.
Adapter Lets You Turn Cheap SSDs into CFexpress Cards
A cheap adapter from Sintech allows industrious photographers to take inexpensive SSDs and build their own CFexpress memory cards at home, allowing them to possibly save hundreds of dollars over "official" cards.
What Photographers Should Look for When Buying or Building a PC
As cameras have rapidly evolved over the last decade, so have the requirements to get the most out of them. Specifically, what a photographer should care about when it comes to a computer has gone from simple, to somewhat complicated and often nuanced.
A Comprehensive Overview of Photo Storage Backup Strategies
The topic of proper backup and storage strategies for creatives has been a heated debate for years. While there are a plethora of best practices to follow, arguably there is no "one size fits all" solution to cater to every photographer's needs.
WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD: Speed That Keeps Creative Juices Flowing
From photographers to graphic designers to software developers, people are increasingly dependent on their computers to manage their workflow, and any extra lag or load times can lead to increased stress and decreased productivity. Juggling many workload demands, today’s creative professionals need technology that empowers their creativity.