Computer Storage
Keep your most essential data safe across multiple devices with Seagate's all-new One Touch and FireCuda X Vault hard drives intended for both professional and gaming use.
Seagate 24TB One Touch Desktop HDD
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Gaming enthusiasts and creators can address all of their storage needs with Seagate’s new FireCuda X1070 SSD. Sporting an M.2 2280 form factor, Seagate’s latest drive supports easy, plug-and-play installation with most motherboards. It even includes a one-month trial to Xbox Ultimate Game Pass as well as a two-month trial of Adobe Creative Cloud Pro.
Mass storage, the only solution that can save us from that overflowing drawer of thumb drives and the spare 3.5” HDDs we swore we'd transfer over last year. Compared to other, less-capacious drives, mass storage is an entirely different beast all together. And while it may seem complex at first, fear not, for today we are going to guide you through the various ins and outs of mass storage.
Types of Mass Storage Units
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So now that we know a little bit more about mass storage, let’s take a look at a few physical items that will help you create your own little digital library of photos, videos, music, and more. It all starts with a concept: What are you looking to do with your mass storage drive? Are you a creator who needs a lot of space? Maybe something small enough to transport? Maybe something big for your company? There are tons of units out there and we are going to help provide you with a solid jumping off point.
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We previously discussed some of the things you should look out for when it comes to buying a portable drive. Whether that drive be a flash drive, an HDD, or an SSD, we here at B&H have you covered with plenty of options. Here are a couple of our personal favorites that should inspire you to find the exact drive that you may need.
Flash Drives
SanDisk Ultra USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive
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LaCie is happy to announce its latest portable storage drive, the Rugged SSD4 External SSD. Whether you are a videographer, photographer, or somewhere in between, the Rugged SSD4 is there for all of your storage needs.
LaCie Rugged SSD4 USB4 External SSD
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Creatives have more than likely buckled under the massive weight of a thousand (or more) SD cards. This completely unorganized pile of flash memory can become quite unwieldy. Even when properly sorted, there are other ways to ensure your creative works remain intact. For this holiday season, instead of handing your creative relative another SD card, how about a fresh storage drive instead. Come take a look at some of our favorite storage drives.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2
ProGrade Digital is happy to announce its latest large-capacity PG10 external SSD for photographers, videographers, and filmmakers. Offering a maximum of 16TB of storage space, the PG10 has ample room to store tons of photos and footage.
ProGrade Digital 16TB PG10
Give your 8K video, DIT, and large format photography workflow a major boost with the newly released OWC Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD. Available in 1 to 8TB capacities, this external SSD can reach up to 6000 MB/s transfer speeds, delivering internal drive-like performance when connected to your computer’s 80 Gb/s compatible USB4 or Thunderbolt 5 port. An aircraft-
There are so many storage drives out there with so many options that it can be hard to pinpoint exactly which ones we really need. So, today we are going to take a look at several different types of storage drives designed for your needs!
HDDs
Seagate BarraCuda SATA Internal HDD
When it comes to HDDs, having a high-capacity unit that can store your important files is essential, especially if you are a content creator. One of our favorite SATA solutions is the
Storage drives are essential to making your computer work. Without one, your system simply wouldn’t run—nothing would load up and you would be stuck looking at your BIOS screen. With so many different types of internal storage drives out there, we are going to break down all the different types, their benefits, and which ones you should keep an eye on when making your next purchase. We’ll look at some of the oldest drives that are still in use today as well as newer models used by creatives and gaming enthusiasts alike. Let’s get started!
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I love a good portable SSD. My desk drawer is filled to the brim with various drives holding a vast assortment of files, games, and other media. But those drives are a bit old, they’re a touch slow, and they take up a lot of room. Fortunately for me, Crucial recently released its capacious new X10 Portable SSD. Not only is this thing fast, but it is the smallest SSD I have ever seen in my life.
Angelbird is happy to announce the new Performance CFexpress 2.0 Type B Card Reader designed for the creator on the move. Designed to assist with moving files quickly and efficiently, the card reader uses USB4 technology to transfer your data with speeds reaching up to 40 Gb/s!
OWC is happy to announce its latest dock and RAID storage devices, both designed for computers that support the full, powerful bandwidth of Thunderbolt 5 technology. Giving you up to 80 Gb/s data transfer speeds, Thunderbolt 5 technology delivers exceptional performance and OWC’s latest devices are determined to leverage its full capabilities. Streamlining your workload and expanding your connectivity options, OWC is here to expand your capabilities for a job well done.
Thunderbolt 5 Dock
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Exascend is excited to announce the new Nitro Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card and memory card reader designed for filmmakers and other professional creatives.
If you are looking for fast read and write speeds, the Nitro Pro has you covered. Thanks to its PCIe 4.0 x2 interface, the Nitro Pro Type B memory card promises up to 3750 and 3400 MB/s read and write speeds, making these cards suitable for