![]() These are 8Tb (1TB) modules, for a total of 4TB. We previously reviewed the Inland Platinum External SSD, which uses the same controller and QLC flash but is rated for higher speeds and comes only at lower capacities. This two-channel controller typically manages up to sixteen dies, so this capacity pushes the controller a bit. In this case, we have a USB-C connector and speeds up to 800 MBps - less than what the 10 Gbps interface and 1 GBps U17 can handle - coupled with QLC at up to 4TB. The U17 is a native UFD controller in the same vein as Silicon Motion’s SM2320, which is used in the Kingston XS2000. The controller is also capable of managing up to 4TB of flash and can reach higher speeds. Phison more recently developed the U17 from this basis, with the same interface but a Type-C connector. It’s often speed- and capacity-limited when utilized for that application. The original Phison PS2251-17 controller was used for USB flash drives with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface and a Type-A connector. The lack of a bridge chip tells us that this controller is an embedded hybrid design that manages both the interface and flash. It would be best if you bought this for basic storage extension the Crucial X6 isn't intended to be a high-end product.Ī closer look at the controller lets us see various power circuitry centered around the Phison PS6103 PMIC. While the cost per gigabyte could be lower, it remains reasonable against its competition. Pricing is best at 1TB or higher capacities, and that’s where you should look to buy a drive like this anyway. Crucial backs this drive with a three-year warranty. ![]() The drive is small and lightweight in every incarnation, specified as less than 1.5 ounces and easy to fit in a pocket. The drives are drop-resistant up to two meters, or about 6.5 feet. The 500GB SKU is still limited to the original peak read throughput of 540MBps however, the larger models are now rated for up to 800MBps for sequential reads. Nobody wants to open velcro in the reverential hush of a museum.The Crucial X6 is available at 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. It's the perfect bag to take to a museum for an afternoon, perfectly sized for a sketchbook and pencils, and the whisper-quiet magnetic closures make it super discreet. That's something I never thought I'd want to do, but reaching down to pluck out a camera, a sketchbook, or my phone makes it feel like an assistant is handing me the things I need.īecause it's vertically oriented, there's much less risk of your stuff spilling out onto the sidewalk if you crouch down to take a photo. The big weighty front flap secures seamlessly (and quietly) with a magnetic closure, and it flips over the back and rests securely against your body so you can walk around with it open. Waterfield's Muzetto crossbody shares the sturdy construction of its bigger sibling, but it has fewer internal pockets and the leather doesn't have as much give, so stuffing it with bulky objects, like full-sized headphones, can be awkward. They have a bad habit of banging against my hip when I walk and can be tough to cinch closer to my body. ![]() I've always had mixed feelings about vertically oriented messengers. ![]() When I first saw this bag, I was skeptical. It feels sturdy, the seams are thick and robust, and the pockets and front latch seem like they’re made to last a lifetime. They’re handmade to order, and that attention to detail really shines through. It’s a stylish bag (very dark academia and scholar-chic), and it’s built to last, with a leather outer that has so far weathered nicely. The interior lining is a bright orange, which helps with visibility. Plus, it has ample interior pockets and pouches to store small things, like lip balm and charging cables. There’s just enough internal structure to keep my gadgets safe but enough flexibility that after a few uses it will start to contour to your body. The leather Executive Messenger addresses this problem by being slim but flexible. Messenger bags are often bulky, even when they’re not full. But Waterfield Designs’ Executive Messenger is hands-down the best messenger bag I’ve ever laid my hands on. I’ve gone through my fair share of messenger bags, even before writing about them was part of my job. ![]()
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