Model: TS500GESD260C
from $119.99
Take your most essential files with you with the durable and lightweight design of the Transcend 500GB ESD260C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable Solid-State Drive . Boasting read and write speeds up to 520 and 460 MB/s, respectively, you can efficiently manage your files between your host device and the ESD260C with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface. With 3D NAND Flash storage, you can ensure your data is properly written for quick data recall when needed. Included USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-A and standard Type-C cables enable you to use the ESD260C on a wide range of devices such as your computer, your phone, and even select video game consoles.
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 Transcend 500GB ESD260C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable Solid-State Drive (Silver) 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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