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SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable External SSD - Up to 550MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDSSDE60-500G-G25

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  • High-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds let you move hi-res photos and videos fast (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application.)
  • Ruggedized, water- and dust-resistant (IP55-rated) (IEC 60529 IP55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 minch; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use.)
  • Shock-resistant solid state core for greater durability (Shock-resistant (up to 1500G) and vibration-resistant (5g RMS, 10-2000 HZ), Non-Operating Temperature(from ‐20°C to 70°C), operating temperature (from 0°C to 45°C))
  • Compact and pocket-sized
  • For PC and Mac users
  • Built by SanDisk, a technology leader and pioneer of the modern day SSD, to deliver superior performance
  • 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
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    SanDisk Extreme

    Portable SSD

    The rugged SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed storage for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos

    Portable SSD

    SanDisk Extreme


    The rugged SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds*. This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos.

    Moves File Faster

    High-Speed Storage for Hi-Res Photos & Videos

    With high-performance transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds*, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD lets you offload and edit files in a snap.

    With up to 2TB of high-speed storage for high-res photos, videos and sound files, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is perfect for all your creative pursuits.

    IP55 Dust/Water Resistant

    Rugged and Compact Design

    The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is IP55-rated, which means it’s built to withstand water and dust. It is also certified to stand up to 2-meter drops(2).

    The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-performance and capacity in a drive that’s smaller than a smartphone.

    Works with Windows. Great with Mac.

    USB Type-C + USB-A Compatible

    Designed to work with both Windows and Mac, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is equipped with a USB 3.1 Type-C connector and also includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a Type-C to Type-A adapter, meaning it will work with the PCs and Macs of today, tomorrow and yesterday.

    Complete Your Gear Bag

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    Extreme PRO SD UHS-I Card

    Work straight from the drive

    Fast transfer speeds up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write**

    Higher sustained speeds

    Transfer speeds up to 2000MB/s** read and write

    Accelerate your workflow

    Shot speeds up to 140MB/s, transfer speeds up to 200MB/s(4)[256GB-1TB]

    Work Safer

    IP55 rate for dust- & water-resistance(3)

    Tough Enough to Take with You

    IP55 and aluminum enclosure for added durability(3)

    4K UHD Ready(5)

    Capture all the action with-out skipping a frame

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    * Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

    ** Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

    (2) Up to 2M (6.5’) on a concrete floor.

    (3) Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP 55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use.

    (4) Read speed only, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.(5) Read speed only, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

    (5) Full HD (1920x1080) and 4K UHD (3840x2160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See official SanDisk website for more details.

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    Product Description

    The ruggedized SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds. This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos. With an IP55 rating, it also stands up to rain, splashes, spills and dust.(1) | 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes; 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less. | Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. | (1) IEC 60529 IP55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 minch; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use. | (2) Up to 2M (6.5’) on a concrete floor | (4) Shock-resistant (up to 1500G) and vibration-resistant (5g RMS, 10-2000 HZ), Non-Operating Temperature (from -20 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius), Operating Temperature (from 0 degrees Celsius to +45 degrees Celsius) | (5) Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and macOS High Sierra, Sierra or Mac OS X El Capitan.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    24,407 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the speed, performance, size and portability of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's fast, works flawlessly, is small enough to fit inside any pocket and is very portable. Customers are also impresseded with the durability, saying it'll last for years and is solidly bulletproof.

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    568 customers mention523 positive45 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's fast as hell, has fast transfer rates, and provides fast backup. Some say that it works flawlessly and that Photoshop runs smoothly. Overall, most are happy with the performance of the drive.

    "...This drive is fast enough to where I can work on Logic Pro X projects directly on it without having to create scratch space locally, something I..." Read more

    "...Still, they are highly portable -- small and slim -- and incredibly fast, matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is..." Read more

    "...Initially fast transfer speed but slows down to a crawl when transferring large numbers of files all at the same time...." Read more

    "...Good speed and good operating temperature" Read more

    455 customers mention423 positive32 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the external hard drive. They say that it works well, is fast, and durable. Some customers also mention that it's perfect for their needs and is very valuable.

    "This external is absolutely perfect for my needs. I bought the 2TB version and it has become my "everything" drive...." Read more

    "...matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is excellent...." Read more

    "...Both drives are great and and work flawlessly with my iPad Pro using iPadOS 13 file system...." Read more

    "...Yes I'd buy this again. It is a great price. I've never actually seen a portable drive that will do what I've wanted this one to do...." Read more

    424 customers mention395 positive29 negative

    Customers are impressed with the size of the drive. They say it's small enough to fit inside any pocket, and doesn't take up much space on their desktop. Customers also appreciate the 2TB capacity on such a small SSD.

    "...Still, they are highly portable -- small and slim -- and incredibly fast, matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is..." Read more

    "The drive itself is amazing. It's tiny, light, and fast as hell, truly living up to the promised 550 MB/s...." Read more

    "...First thing to like is portability — it's very small and light; it looked durable too...." Read more

    "...Tiny, convenient and with a solidly bulletproof feel to boot. And, on Prime Day, I was able to purchase it for $399. This thing is wonderful...." Read more

    334 customers mention330 positive4 negative

    Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They say it is super small, lightweight, and slim. They also say it slips perfectly in their pocket and disappears. Customers also love the physical size and weight, saying it's light as a feather and perfect for traveling. They mention that the SSD is thinner than a credit card and like an inch higher.

    "...It's actually smaller than I expected it to be and it slips perfectly in my pocket and disappears because it's so lightweight...." Read more

    "...Still, they are highly portable -- small and slim -- and incredibly fast, matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is..." Read more

    "PROS: Nice price: Loads of storage. Lightweight, small form factor Drive did all that I asked of it...." Read more

    "The drive itself is amazing. It's tiny, light, and fast as hell, truly living up to the promised 550 MB/s...." Read more

    269 customers mention254 positive15 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the durability of the computer drive. They mention that it is very robust, reliable, and solidly bulletproof. They also say it is a durable solution for extra storage for a laptop or anything else, and the most versatile solid-state portable external drive out there. Customers also say that it makes outstanding external hard drives from which to run alternative operating systems. They say it's weather proof and drop resistant.

    "...Furthermore, it's rated to withstand a 2 meter (roughly 6.5 foot) drop...." Read more

    "...They make outstanding external "hard drives" from which to run alternative operating systems...." Read more

    "...Both drives are rugged and will probably withstand hot and humid environments, like Costa Rica where I live part of the year...." Read more

    "...First thing to like is portability — it's very small and light; it looked durable too...." Read more

    157 customers mention144 positive13 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the storage capacity of the computer drive. They mention it has an awesome storage capacity, is reasonably high capacity device, and is great for big files. They also appreciate the quick transfer speed and the ability to carry so much data so easily. The drive is nice and compact, has great memory, and an SSD to boot. It's an obvious go-to storage solution for almost any occasion, and it's unmatched for large file transfers.

    "...These SSD cards are unmatched for large file transfers. I have observed write rates of 400 MB/sec or more, and read rates close to 500 MB/sec...." Read more

    "PROS: Nice price: Loads of storage. Lightweight, small form factor Drive did all that I asked of it...." Read more

    "...and weight (or lack thereof), while it's only 500GB, it is a blazing FAST 500GB. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some speed...." Read more

    "I love the huge capacity in such a tiny, lightweight case. I love how fast it backs up my files...." Read more

    109 customers mention102 positive7 negative

    Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's really simple to use on their Xbox One X, incredibly easy to setup, and convenient. They say it makes their life super easy with no installation or software required. They also say the form is convenient and the supplied cable is just the right length. Customers also mention that it'll clone their HD to this external, making it a piece of cake to use it.

    "...Tiny, convenient and with a solidly bulletproof feel to boot. And, on Prime Day, I was able to purchase it for $399. This thing is wonderful...." Read more

    "...So I went with this SanDisk 500GB SSD external. It was incredibly easy to setup, almost as easy and plug and play...." Read more

    "...Definitely recommend. Installed very easily with included usb adaptor. Very compatible with the original xbox one consol...." Read more

    "This little gizmo makes your life super easy!It does bring you peace of mind!why? Because...Main reasons...." Read more

    232 customers mention136 positive96 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it's a fabulous SSD, reliable, and super portable, while others say that it'd failed majorly 3 times, kept crashing, and started corrupting file data.

    "...The icing on top is the added durability. This is IP55 rated which means it can withstand dust and splashing, which means it's great for outdoor use..." Read more

    "...As a hardware manufacturer they fall short with the basic software to run their platform and do not care about the customers experience...." Read more

    "...much larger than conventional USB flash drives, but their technology is much more complex, hence the need for a larger form factor, which also helps..." Read more

    "The drive itself is amazing. It's tiny, light, and fast as hell, truly living up to the promised 550 MB/s...." Read more

    I tested Standard vs PRO Extreme SSD’s with iPad Pro 2018.
    5 Stars
    I tested Standard vs PRO Extreme SSD’s with iPad Pro 2018.
    I have bought both the SanDisk 500GB Extreme (550 MB/s) and the SanDisk 500GB Extreme PRO (1050 MB/s) to use them primarily as external drives for my iPad Pro 12.9” 3rd Gen.Both drives are great and and work flawlessly with my iPad Pro using iPadOS 13 file system. What follows is a side by side comparison between the two SanDisk drives.Weight and Size: The Pro is much larger and heavier than the Standard (77g vs 40.7g ). BTW, the cable that comes with the Standard model is too short to rest the drive on any surface. Thank god, the SSD is light enough to safely dangle by the cable off the iPad.Temperature: The Pro remained cool even during writing a 95GB file to it for more than 25 minutes, whereas the Standard model was very warm to touch after writing to it a 5GB for less than 2 minutes. No wonder, additional 37 grams of aluminum body on the Pro absorb and dissipate heat faster. Solution: Don’t copy giant files to the plastic drive unless the ambient air is cool or point a small portable fan at it.Protection against the elements and overheating in hot and humid climates:Both drives are rugged and will probably withstand hot and humid environments, like Costa Rica where I live part of the year. The Pro will run cooler under the same circumstances.Price: The Pro is $125 whereas the Standard model is $90, minus 15% cash back special, so the effective price is $76.50. It is almost $50 less than the Pro. The Pro is new this year. The prices may come down in 2020.Performance: Note that iPad Pro supports the true USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, that allows the Pro to reach it’s maximum transfer speed of 1050MB/s, as per product description.- Copy ~5GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 22 sec, Standard - 45s- Copy ~5GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 67 sec, Standard - 106s Here the Pro is almost 2x as fast in both directions.- Copy ~95GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 10m 50s, Standard 10m 39s (Here there is no difference, probably because the write to iPad speed is the determining factor, not the read from Sandisk)- Copy ~95GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 26m 15s, Standard 37min (Here the Pro is about 11 minutes or 40% faster than the Standard).The only real performance advantage of the Pro model is when copying giant amounts of data (hundreds of Gigabytes) to the SSD from iPad. I am willing to wait extra 10 minutes for every 100GB to save $50.Copying large amounts of data to iPad from both SSD’s produce identical speed.On my 5 year old PC with USB 3.0 interface, the time writing the 95GB file to either drive was identical - 5m 20s at 290MB/sec.(Note that the PC with USB 3.0 is 5 times faster writing to the Pro SSD than iPad with USB 3.1, and 7 times faster writing to the Standard than iPad. I guess iPad Pro is not very good at writing to external media in general. Can it be that Apple intentionally slowed the Write to external memory API, to sell iPads and iPhones with larger built in storage? Mine is 256GB.)Bottom line: The small speed/time advantage of the Pro in most real life situations, like editing video files on iPad and then saving the results back to the external SSD, does not justify IMHO almost double the cost of the Pro compared to the standard model.So I kept the Standard model and the PRO went back to Amazon.Both drives deserve 5 stars and both have their own advantages for different types of users.UPDATE for tech minded:As per some users’ advice I reformatted the drive. Changed the exFat Allocation Unit (AU) or Cluster Size from the original 1MB to the Microsoft’s default of 128KB (8 times smaller). To change the AUS or cluster size do Quick Format only. You will still lose all the files on the drive.This saves about 10% of space for my large collection of MP3 music files which average 1 to 5 MB is size. For video files that are 1 to 5 GB it does not matter. For large number of word documents, TXT or HTML files that average less than 128K, the space savings can be 90%.The small AUS slowed the data transfer speed from 2 to 8 times depending on configuration. The worst case scenario is on PC. Copying the huge 95GB file to the Standard Model SSD went from 5 to 40 minutes. The slowdown makes sense because the each cluster is transferred as a single read write operation. The total number of clusters transferred increased as the cluster size decreased about the same 8x. Bottom line: Use AUS that is appropriate for the typical file size in your application. What you save on space will come out of the speed. exFat for allows clusters as small as 32K.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I tested Standard vs PRO Extreme SSD’s with iPad Pro 2018.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
    I have bought both the SanDisk 500GB Extreme (550 MB/s) and the SanDisk 500GB Extreme PRO (1050 MB/s) to use them primarily as external drives for my iPad Pro 12.9” 3rd Gen.

    Both drives are great and and work flawlessly with my iPad Pro using iPadOS 13 file system. What follows is a side by side comparison between the two SanDisk drives.

    Weight and Size: The Pro is much larger and heavier than the Standard (77g vs 40.7g ). BTW, the cable that comes with the Standard model is too short to rest the drive on any surface. Thank god, the SSD is light enough to safely dangle by the cable off the iPad.

    Temperature: The Pro remained cool even during writing a 95GB file to it for more than 25 minutes, whereas the Standard model was very warm to touch after writing to it a 5GB for less than 2 minutes. No wonder, additional 37 grams of aluminum body on the Pro absorb and dissipate heat faster. Solution: Don’t copy giant files to the plastic drive unless the ambient air is cool or point a small portable fan at it.

    Protection against the elements and overheating in hot and humid climates:
    Both drives are rugged and will probably withstand hot and humid environments, like Costa Rica where I live part of the year. The Pro will run cooler under the same circumstances.

    Price: The Pro is $125 whereas the Standard model is $90, minus 15% cash back special, so the effective price is $76.50. It is almost $50 less than the Pro. The Pro is new this year. The prices may come down in 2020.

    Performance: Note that iPad Pro supports the true USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, that allows the Pro to reach it’s maximum transfer speed of 1050MB/s, as per product description.

    - Copy ~5GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 22 sec, Standard - 45s
    - Copy ~5GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 67 sec, Standard - 106s
    Here the Pro is almost 2x as fast in both directions.

    - Copy ~95GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 10m 50s, Standard 10m 39s (Here there is no difference, probably because the write to iPad speed is the determining factor, not the read from Sandisk)
    - Copy ~95GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 26m 15s, Standard 37min (Here the Pro is about 11 minutes or 40% faster than the Standard).

    The only real performance advantage of the Pro model is when copying giant amounts of data (hundreds of Gigabytes) to the SSD from iPad. I am willing to wait extra 10 minutes for every 100GB to save $50.

    Copying large amounts of data to iPad from both SSD’s produce identical speed.

    On my 5 year old PC with USB 3.0 interface, the time writing the 95GB file to either drive was identical - 5m 20s at 290MB/sec.

    (Note that the PC with USB 3.0 is 5 times faster writing to the Pro SSD than iPad with USB 3.1, and 7 times faster writing to the Standard than iPad. I guess iPad Pro is not very good at writing to external media in general. Can it be that Apple intentionally slowed the Write to external memory API, to sell iPads and iPhones with larger built in storage? Mine is 256GB.)

    Bottom line: The small speed/time advantage of the Pro in most real life situations, like editing video files on iPad and then saving the results back to the external SSD, does not justify IMHO almost double the cost of the Pro compared to the standard model.

    So I kept the Standard model and the PRO went back to Amazon.

    Both drives deserve 5 stars and both have their own advantages for different types of users.

    UPDATE for tech minded:
    As per some users’ advice I reformatted the drive. Changed the exFat Allocation Unit (AU) or Cluster Size from the original 1MB to the Microsoft’s default of 128KB (8 times smaller). To change the AUS or cluster size do Quick Format only. You will still lose all the files on the drive.

    This saves about 10% of space for my large collection of MP3 music files which average 1 to 5 MB is size. For video files that are 1 to 5 GB it does not matter. For large number of word documents, TXT or HTML files that average less than 128K, the space savings can be 90%.

    The small AUS slowed the data transfer speed from 2 to 8 times depending on configuration. The worst case scenario is on PC. Copying the huge 95GB file to the Standard Model SSD went from 5 to 40 minutes. The slowdown makes sense because the each cluster is transferred as a single read write operation. The total number of clusters transferred increased as the cluster size decreased about the same 8x. Bottom line: Use AUS that is appropriate for the typical file size in your application. What you save on space will come out of the speed. exFat for allows clusters as small as 32K.
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    Mauro K. M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Atingiu as expectativas
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 10, 2023
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: Old Generation - up to 550MB/sVerified Purchase
    Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Preso nel 2020, ma con la stessa cifra si possono trovare ssd da 1Tb senza IP55..
    Reviewed in Italy on January 16, 2022
    Capacity: 500GBStyle: Old Generation - up to 550MB/sVerified Purchase
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    Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Preso nel 2020, ma con la stessa cifra si possono trovare ssd da 1Tb senza IP55..
    Reviewed in Italy on January 16, 2022
    Ho acquistato questo Sandisk extreme da 500gb per installarci alcuni programmi di editing e giochi leggeri (in termini di Gb occupati).

    Come è fatto:
    Mi hanno sorpreso le dimensioni, è piccolo e leggero. Questo rende il Sandsik facilmente trasportabile anche in tasca.
    I materiali li ho trovati ottimi, è compatto e solido. Rivestito in plastica e gomma piacevole al tatto.
    Mi ha colpito il design, rifinito in ogni dettaglio anche se minimale.
    Non mi è piaciuto il cavo usb-c/usb-c, ho trovato troppo corto e poco curato. Misura circa 15 cm e questo mi crea difficolta nel posizionamento sulla scrivania, dovendolo usare per forza affianco al Pc.

    Uso quotidiano:
    Nell’uso di tutti i giorni mi sono trovato benissimo, è scattante e veloce (anche se è stato superato da ssd più moderni).
    Ho usato quasi quotidianamente questo hard-disk per un anno e non mi ha mai dato problemi, risultando molto affidabile. L’ho sfruttato per lo più per editing di foto e video. Uso il formato Raw e edito i video in 1080, solo qualcosina in 4k (ma molto raramente). Non ho avuto rallentamenti o errori di sorta.
    Nei giochi non mi ha fatto da collo di bottiglia ed ho potuto godere appieno dei titoli provati.
    Ho fatto dei test sia su pc che su Mac usando due programmi divers. Non ho mai raggiunto i 550 MB/s dichiarati. Ma con Disk speed test ( su Mac) i 324 MB/s in scrittura e i 370 MB/s in lettura di media. Mentre su Win 10 i 450 MB/s sia in scrittura e lettura. Non so a cosa sia dovuta questa differenza, ma nell’uso quotidiano non si nota. Mi ritengo soddisfatto!
    Per quanto riguarda la capacità di Storage mi trovo bene con i 500 Gb, ma nel futuro cercherò qualcosa di più capiente. Alcuni giochi ormai occupano 100 Gb se non di più. Anche le foto e video diventano sempre più ingombranti.

    Conclusioni e prezzo:
    Ho pagato circa 95 euro per portarlo a casa nel dicembre 2020, sono contento dell’acquisto!! Confrontandolo con prodotti simili (gennaio 2022), anche della stessa marca, si prendere uno storage da 1Tb alla stessa cifra o poco più.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great if you ignore the incorrect instructions from the manufacturer.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2020
    Capacity: 500GBStyle: Old Generation - up to 550MB/sVerified Purchase
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    Sergolo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vale a pena adquirir
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 7, 2019
    Capacity: 250GBStyle: Old Generation - up to 550MB/sVerified Purchase
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    José Luis CC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pequeño, ligero y muy rápido...!!!
    Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2020
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: Old Generation - up to 550MB/sVerified Purchase
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Pequeño, ligero y muy rápido...!!!
    Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2020
    Comparado con mis otros discos duros HD, éste es super rápido: se nota mucho que no existen elementos físicos que hacen que vaya más lento. Lo he usado tanto para copiar como para pasar información a otro pc y las pruebas han sido excelentes: muy buena velocidad tanto de copiado como de pegado de la información.

    También lo he probado para instalar una versión del sistema operativo de Apple en un iMac del 2013 y, aunque conectado al puerto USB del ordenador, ha dado unos resultados sorprendentes por la rapidez en cargar el sistema y por el funcionamiento bastante fluido del mismo dentro del iMac.

    En cuanto al físico del SSD es muy pequeño, muy transportable con unas medidas de 97 mm de largo x 49 mm. de ancho x 8 mm. de grueso, con un orificio por donde meter una argolla y llevarlo encima siempre. La conexión al pc es mediante puerto USB-C (trae el cable) y también si no tenemos puerto USB-C en el portátil, un adaptador para transformar el puerto USB-C a puerto UB 2.0 o 3.0. Según las características del anuncio, es impermeable al agua aunque yo no lo probaré por razones obvias (al menos nos dice que es resistente al agua en el caso que se nos caiga en algún lugar mojado).
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