The PNY 1TB Pro Elite V2 USB Type-C Portable SSD offers high-speed storage in a compact, durable design. Featuring read and write speeds of 1100 MB/s and 1000 MB/s respectively, this SSD connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C for efficient data transfer. Its aluminum chassis ensures durability, making it ideal for professionals and users who need reliable, portable storage for large files and backups.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $119.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The PNY 1TB Pro Elite V2 USB Type-C Portable SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $119.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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