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Samsung Electronics Introduces New Portable SSD T5 - The Latest Evolution in Fast, Reliable Storage
Samsung (News - Alert) Electronics America, Inc. today announced the introduction of
the Samsung Portable SSD T5 - the newest portable solid state
drive (PSSD) that raises the bar for the performance of external memory
products. The T5, built with Samsung's latest 64-layer V-NAND
technology, delivers industry-leading transfer speeds with encrypted
data security in a compact and durable design, making it easier than
ever for consumers to access their most valuable data anywhere, at any
time.
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"Samsung has been pushing the envelope of what is possible in portable
storage and solid state drives for years, and the Portable SSD T5
continues our legacy of leadership and innovation," said Un-Soo Kim,
Senior Vice President of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at
Samsung Electronics. "We are confident that the T5 will exceed
consumers' expectations for external storage by offering faster speeds
and a solid design that is lightweight and conveniently pocket-sized. It
is the ideal portable storage product for consumers and professionals
who are in search of a fast, durable and secure device."
Delivering stunning speeds of up to 540 MB/s1 - up to 4.9
times faster2 than external HDD products - the new T5 is
designed especially for content creators, business and IT professionals
as well as mainstream consumers to give instant, easy access to data.
Also, the T5 is smaller than an average business card at 74 x 57.3 x
10.5 millimeters (3.0 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches) and incredibly lightweight at
a mere 51 grams, comfortably fitting in the palm of your hand. The
aluminum exterior comes in two distinct metal finishes - Deep Black (1TB
and 2TB models) and Alluring Blue (250GB and 500GB models).
With no moving parts and a shock-resistant internal frame, the T5 offers
users peace of mind as it can withstand accidental drops of up to 2
meters (6.6 feet)3. The Samsung Portable SSD Software4
for PCs and Macs based on the AES 256-bit hardware data encryption makes
it easy to configure security settings and receive the latest firmware
and software updates. A mobile app5 is also available for
Android (News - Alert) smartphones and tablets for even further convenience. In
addition, the T5 includes two connection cables - USB-C to C and USB-C
to A - for enhanced compatibility across numerous devices.6
The T5 comes with a three-year limited warranty and will be available
globally Aug. 15 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)
starting at $129.99 for the 250GB model. For more information, please
visit www.samsung.com/T5.
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Key Specifications
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Category
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Samsung Portable SSD T5
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Capacity
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2TB/1TB (Deep Black), 500GB/250GB7 (Alluring Blue)
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Interface
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USB 3.1 (Gen 2, 10Gbps) backwards compatibility
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Dimensions (LxWxH)
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74 x 57.3 x 10.5 mm (3.0 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches)
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Weight
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51 grams (1.8 oz)8
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Transfer Speed
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Up to 540 MB/s
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UASP Mode
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Supported
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Encryption
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AES 256-bit hardware data encryption
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Security
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Samsung Portable SSD Software9
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Certifications
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CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC (News - Alert), IC, UL, TUV, CB
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RoHS Compliance
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RoHS2
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Warranty
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Three (3) Year Limited Warranty10
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About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America,
Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics,
mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing beyond the limits of
today's technology and providing consumers and organizations with a
portfolio of groundbreaking products in appliances, home entertainment,
Internet of Things, mobile computing, smartphones, virtual reality,
wireless infrastructure and wearables, in addition to offering leading
content and services related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video,
customer support and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones
and HDTVs in the U.S. and one of America's fastest growing home
appliance brands. To discover more about Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com.
For the latest Samsung news, please visit news.samsung.com/us
and follow us @SamsungNewsUS.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative
ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs,
smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network
systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news,
please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.
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Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach
maximum transfer speeds of 540 MB/s, the host device and
connection cables must support USB 3.1 Gen 2 and UASP mode must be
enabled.
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Based on internal test results compared to an external HDD
500GB. Test system configuration: Asus® Strix Z270E Gaming
motherboard, Intel (News - Alert)® Core™ i5-7600 @3.5 GHz, DDR4 1066 MHz 4 GB,
OS-Windows® 10 x64, Performance measurements based on
CrystalDiskMark 5.2.1.
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The internal free fall shock test was conducted under
controlled conditions.
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Software requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android
4.4 (KitKat), or higher. Older versions of the Windows, Mac, and
Android operating systems may not be supported. Firmware update
requires PC or Mac connection.
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Android app available on Google (News - Alert) Play.
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Compatibility with host devices may vary. Some operating
systems may require T5 reformatting. Please find the compatible
devices list on www.samsung.com/portable-ssd
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1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Lower
capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to its use of a
different measurement standard.
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Exact weight of product may vary by capacity.
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Software requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android
4.4 (KitKat), or higher. Older versions of Windows, Mac and
Android operating systems may not be supported. Firmware update
requires PC or Mac connection. Available on Google Play.
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Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including
but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on
Samsung Electronics product or loss of profit or revenue which may
be incurred by user. For more information on the warranty, please
visit www.samsung.com/portable-ssd.
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