G-Technology G-DRIVE Lineup of Portable Solutions Expanded with Solid State Technology and Fast USB-C™ Connectivity
October 27 2016 - 6:28PM
Business Wire
G-Technology®, a trusted premium storage brand by Western
Digital (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced the expansion of its G-DRIVE
portfolio, with its first solid state portable drive, the G-DRIVE
slim SSD USB-C. The new drive brings faster interface speeds with
USB-C connectivity and expanded external storage for
next-generation computers such as MacBook and the all-new MacBook
Pro, perfect for consumers and creative professionals across the
world.
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G-Technology G-DRIVE slim SSD USB-C in
Space Gray (Photo: Business Wire)
Available in 1TB and 500GB capacities, the G-DRIVE slim SSD
USB-C delivers super-fast solid state drive performance of up to
540MB/s. It features the speedy 10Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface,
taking full advantage of the SSD performance. The included
high-quality Type-C to Type-C cable and Type-C to Type-A cable,
allows this drive to operate with any computer featuring
Thunderbolt 3, USB-C or USB 3.0* ports. Requiring no external power
source, the G-DRIVE slim SSD USB-C will ensure that high-quality
videos, photos and music will be readily available whether
traveling in the field, back at home or in the office.
“G-Technology continues to embrace advanced technologies in its
line of products, and is excited to announce its fastest portable
consumer storage solution to date,” said Mike Williams, vice
president, advanced technologies/G-Technology, Content Solutions
Group, Western Digital. “The G-DRIVE slim SSD USB-C embodies our
commitment to delivering products that offer exceptional
performance, style, and reliability, while combining SSD technology
with the latest USB-C interface ensures users will have the latest
technology and performance at their fingertips.”
Plug-and-play for Mac®, this sleek drive is available in space
gray and silver, making it a perfect companion for a MacBook or
MacBook Pro. The MSRP for the 500GB capacity is $229.95 and the 1TB
is $379.95*. The product is available for purchase today at
G-Technology resellers with the space gray model available
exclusively at Apple Stores in early November.
G-Technology also announced today a new rose gold color for its
G-DRIVE mobile USB-C line up, adding to its portfolio that also
includes space gray and gold. Featuring a fast 1TB 7200RPM hard
drive for transfer speeds of up to 136MB/s, the G-DRIVE mobile
USB-C is compatible with any Thunderbolt 3, USB-C or USB 3.0
system**. The G-DRIVE mobile USB-C, is available in your favorite
Apple colors, now at Apple stores, with rose gold coming in early
November. The silver G-DRIVE mobile USB-C is available today at
G-Technology resellers. The drives can be purchased at a
manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $119.95*.
“When I am out on location I need fast, reliable portable
storage solutions to help keep up with demanding shoots. With sleek
designs and super speeds, I know I can count on G-Technology drives
as my go-to back up and transfer solutions, wherever I need to be,”
said Jeremy Cowart, celebrity photographer and G-Team
Ambassador.
The G-DRIVE mobile USB-C and G-DRIVE slim SSD USB-C are easily
reformatted for Windows users with the G-Technology Windows Format
Wizard. For more information on G-Technology offerings, please
visit www.g-technology.com.
Stay connected with G-Technology
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About Western Digital
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is an industry-leading
provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people
to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company
addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio
of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused
innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products
are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs,
distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and
consumers.
*Actual prices may vary**USB 3.0 compatibility is through
included Type C to Type A adapter cable
G‐Technology external hard drives serve as an element of an
overall backup strategy. It is recommended that users keep two or
more copies of their most important files backed up or stored on
separate devices or online services.
© 2016 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. Western
Digital, G-Technology and G-DRIVE, are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the
U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. Apple, MacBook and Mac are registered
trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the US and/or other countries. USB-C
and USB Type-C™ are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and/or other countries. Thunderbolt is a trademark of
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. References in
this publication to products, programs or services do not imply
that they will be made available in all countries.
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