➀ This review focuses on the Lexar PLAY 2280 4TB NVMe SSD, examining its performance and specifications.
➁ The Lexar PLAY 2280 features a Maxio controller and YMTC NAND, offering high read and write speeds without DRAM cache.
➂ The drive is capable of 7400 MB/s read and 6500 MB/s write speeds, with an endurance rating of 3200 TBW for the 4TB model.
➀ ASUS introduces the Cobble SSD enclosure, a stylish and durable external storage solution with fast transfer speeds up to 10Gbps.
➁ The enclosure supports M.2 NVMe® PCIe® and SATA SSDs, providing versatile storage options.
➂ Key features include a scratch-resistant finish, water- and dust-resistance, and excellent heat dissipation to ensure stability and longevity.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
Seagate's Ultra-Compact SSD offers a sleek, premium design with 1TB and 2TB options and three years of data recovery service. However, its performance lags behind faster alternatives and some competitors offer more for less.
The drive, while attractive and offering some convenient features, struggles to compete with more powerful options in the market.
Seagate's data recovery service is a standout feature, but it doesn't fully compensate for the slower performance and higher price of the drive.
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
➀ Sourcengine reports that the Q4 market stabilized due to memory production;
➁ However, low consumer demand kept prices low and lead times declining;
➂ The exception was for AI components, where demand spikes caused shortages for HBM and SSDs;
➃ Prices are expected to stay low throughout H1.
➀ Crucial's X9 Pro 2TB external SSD is currently available for $119 on Amazon, offering fast and portable storage.
➁ The SSD features a compact design with read and write speeds up to 1050MB/s and is water and dust resistant with an IP55 rating.
➂ The product is ideal for gamers and professionals who need to move large files between devices.
➀ ACEMAGIC announces the pre-sale of its new F3A AI 370 Mini-PC, featuring AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU.
➁ The Mini-PC supports up to 96GB RAM, up to 4TB SSD storage, and advanced cooling solutions.
➂ It is ideal for creators, professionals, and high-end gamers.
➀ AYANEO 3 is a modular handheld gaming device with dual USB4 ports, OCulink connectivity, and customizable RGB-ringed Hall effect joysticks.
➁ It offers IPS and OLED display options, with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APUs.
➂ Pricing ranges from $699 to $2099, depending on configuration.
➀ Lexar has launched India's first ultra-thin SL500 Portable SSD, which is among the world's slimmest external SSDs.
➁ The SSD features a durable aluminum unibody design, with read speeds up to 2000 MB/s and write speeds up to 1800 MB/s.
➂ It supports 4K ProRes video recording via Lexar’s magnetic kit and is compatible with various devices including Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, gaming consoles, and cameras.
