SAN JOSE, Calif.--(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.
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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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