from $59.99
Storage: 250GB
2 configurations available
The Transcend ESD270C Portable SSD is a compact and lightweight external storage solution, offering 250GB of reliable SSD capacity. Weighing just 0.1 lb and measuring 3 x 2.2 x 0.4 inches, it's designed for ultimate portability. With read speeds up to 520 MB/s and write speeds up to 460 MB/s, connected via USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, it provides fast data transfers for universal computer and mobile OS support, making it ideal for quickly backing up or expanding storage on the go.
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 $59.99.
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 Transcend 250GB ESD270C Portable SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $59.99.
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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