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Stretching out the storage

Stretching out the storage

You can now add 250GB to your Mac Notebook with an external drive from transcend

A CONVENIENT way to increase storage on your Mac desktop computer or notebook with fast and reliable Solid State Drive technology, Transcend JetDrive 855 uses Thunderbolt interface to transfer data at a speed of up to 10 gigabits per second.
While the MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are much admired for their sleek and slim design, they only have 256GB SSD storage, which fills up fast. JetDrive 855 helps users get over that problem by adding 240 GB more storage.

Stretching out the storage

The portable drive looks good too, coming in a sleek, aluminium alloy enclosure that matches the Mac’s simple, clean design.
MacBook Air is the only series of Mac notebook computes that has retained Thunderbolt 2 ports, which are compatible with Thunderbolt 1. The MacBook and MacBook Pro series have switched to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. So, if you want to use JetDrive 855 with your MacBookPro, you will need to buy an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to use as the Thunderbolt 2 adapter.
I tested JetDrive 855 on MacBook Pro using the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. The external drive worked instantly when plugged in and I didn’t need to insert any settings.
Copying files and folders to the JetDrive 855 was fast. I dragged and dropped an 851-MB music folder from Macbook Pro to JetDrive 855 and the copying was completed in a matter of seconds.
JetDrive 855's fast speed comes from the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface paired with the latest 3D NAND flash. Transcend says when its SSD drive is installed inside a Mac it can achieve a compelling performance of up to 1,600MB/s read and 1,400MB/s write when measured with AJA V1.0 or Black Magic V 3.1.
Transcend also provides two screw drivers in the package and instructions on how to open and remove the SSD drive from the enclosure to replace your Mac’s internal SSD drive. I personally think it’s safer and more convenient to use the JetDrive 855 as an external drive.
When I used the AJA System Test Lite to measure the drive speed of the JetDrive 855, it got 650MB/s for writing and 776MB/s for reading, which is very fast for an external drive.

Stretching out the storage


As an external drive, JetDrive 855 is very mobile with a footprint of 120 mm x 31.5 mm x 18.2 mm and weighing a mere 88 grams. You can conveniently carry it along with your MacBook Air.
To allow you to use JetDrive 855 with peace of mind, Transcend has developed JetDrive Toolbox software for you to download. The software helps maintain a healthy and efficient SSD by keeping it up-to-date, preventing functional degradation, and predicting problems before they happen. It displays drive information, SMART status for possible drive failure, health indicators for estimated lifespan, and facilitates firmware upgrades.
Transcend JetDrive 855 with 240GB capacity retails for Bt10,990 and it is available at |Power Buy.


>> Connection Interface: Thunderbolt 10 Gb/s
>> Storage Media: NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD
>> Capacity: 240 GB
>> Operating Temperature: 0 degree C - 60 degree C
>> Storage Temperature: -40 degree C - 85 degree C
>> Operating Voltage: 15V
>> Certificate: CE, FCC, BSMI
>> Warranty: Five-year Limited Warranty
>> In the box: JetDrive 855 Thunderbolt PCIe portable SSD, Screwdrivers (T5 & P5), Rubber feet
>> Dimensions: 120 mm x 31.5 mm x 18.2 mm 
>> Weight: 88 g
 

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