Latest news with #Orico
Forbes
16-05-2025
- Forbes
The New Orico FlashPod S20 SSD Adds Storage To Phones And Laptops
If you're about to buy a new smartphone and you can't decide whether to splurge on some very expensive extra memory, this new portable SSD storage from Orico could be a more versatile alternative for storing more videos, photos, music and other data that you want to access on your smartphone. The Orico FlashPod S20 is a compact and portable SSD that's no larger than a human adult thumb and is designed for use on the go. Aimed at smartphone owners or laptop users, this tiny SSD is both magnetic and can plug into a USB Type-C port directly, whether it's on a MacBook, Windows laptop, iPhone, iPad or Android device. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and more, this tiny SSD is available in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities and offers data transfer speeds up to a maximum of 20Gbps, although that depends on the speed of the host device and some MacBooks and iPhones may top out at 10Gbps speeds. For those who need less space, there is the S5 version of the Orico FlashPod S5, which comes in 65GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities and a slower maximum data transfer speed of 5Gbps. The FlashPod drives can handle PD charging up to 100W for stable and efficient backups without power interruption. With real-world data transfer speeds up to 1,944Mbps, the Orico FlashPod supports external streaming of 4K ProRes video at 60fps, leaving a smartphone's internal memory free for other data. With a transfer speed of up to 20Gbps, the FlashPod can record without frame drops or lag. By streaming and storing video externally on a FlashPod S20, videographers and TikTok creators can easily transfer their footage to a laptop by moving the FlashPod from their phone to a laptop or desktop. Alternatively, video can be edited directly on the SSD while it's plugged into the smartphone. The FlashPod S20 has a metal case and measures 59 x 26 x 11mm and has a more efficient cooling performance than plastic-housed SSDs. The case can be attached magnetically to the back of a MagSafe smartphone using the supplied USB Type-C cables. Alternatively, for phones with USB Type-C ports, like the latest iPhones or Android models, the FlashPod can be plugged directly into the port. The Orico FlashPod S20 is available now from with prices starting from $79.99 / £60.21 / €71.25 for a 512GB version.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Orico Addresses The Need For Speed With Industrial-Grade NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
The new Industrial-grade IG740-PRO SSD can achieve read speeds up to 7,450MB/s. If you want to upgrade the storage on your laptop or fancy creating an ultra-fast external drive, there is very little that can beat the latest generation of NVMe SSDs. The latest SSD to be announced by storage specialist Orico is the IG740-PRO Industrial-grade 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 interface and has a theoretical sequential read speed up to 7,450MB/s. The new SSD uses TLC NAND and features advanced data security and a heatsink for controlling thermal build-up. The SSD is aimed at high-performance industrial PCs, personal laptops, external drive housings and even Sony PlayStation 5. Orico says its new SSD has been engineered with rigorous multi-level testing to create an M.2 SSD with a mean time between failure exceeding 1.5 million hours. It also has a low raw bit error rate and enhanced write endurance for mission-critical applications in industrial and enterprise settings. Powered by a PCIe 4.0 interface and using NVMe 2.0 protocol, the IG740-PRO SSD is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities. It can deliver read speeds of up to 7,450MB/s, although that does depend on the host device. It can also deliver 1000K IOPS for smooth multitasking and ultra-responsive computing. The new IG740-PRO NVMe SSD is designed for mission critical applications and is available in 1TB and ... More 2TB capacities. Other advanced features include controlled BOM and firmware, power-loss protection, LDPC ECC error correction, flash management technology and AES encryption to ensure comprehensive data safety and reliability in critical applications. Orico claims its Industrial SSD is suitable for edge computing, AI and big data applications, supporting industrial use with reliable performance, while delivering high speeds even with personal PCs, PS5, VR devices, and more, ensuring versatility across various applications. For those seeing efficiency and stability, Orico says its SSD has exceptional TBW or Terabytes Written for reliability and speed. The 2TB NVMe has a TBW 1200 TBW, promising long-lasting durability and high performance. The Orico IG740-PRO achieved speeds hip top 3,053MB/s on a Mac mini M2 Pro. To see what kind of performance everyday users can expect, I put one of the 2TB Industrial SSDs into an Orico high-speed USB 3.2 external housings which I connected to a Thunderbolt port on my Mac mini M2 Pro. Using the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, the SSD returned a write speed was 2760.1MB/s and read speed was 3,053MB/s, which is not far off what the internal 1TB Apple SSD that my Mac mini can achieve. So, for anyone thinking of adding storage to a Mac, this could be one answer. A word of warning about SSDs. Many people think because they are solid-state drives and not mechanical hard drives, that SSDs will run cool. Some do but many do not. Very fast SSDs need efficient cooling whether that is a heatsink or an enclosure with a fan. It's worth bearing in mind that an SSD that's not properly cooled can drop out or cause reliability issues. Pricing & Availability: The Orico IG740-PRO Industrial 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 interface is available now from Amazon and is priced at $139.99 for the 2TB version and $66.49 for the 1TB model.
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Forbes
Orico Reveals New K20 Mini SSD For Adding Smartphone Storage
The problem with smartphones is that sooner or later you find yourself running out of storage, especially if you are an iPhone user. Apple charges a hefty premium for extra storage capacity so it can pay to look for an alternative. Storage brand Orico has just announced its latest ultra-thin and portable SSD designed specifically for use with smartphones. With a case that measures just 7.5mm and weighs in at a negligible 45g, this lightweight SSD is designed for use on the go and won't block a smartphone's camera lens. Equipped with N52 strong magnets and with a magnetic force of 18N, the Orico K20 Mini can securely clamp magnetically to the back of a smartphone, enabling the user to make one-handed videos while recording footage directly to the SSD. Made from premium aluminum alloy with a sand-blasted satin finish, the silver SSD matches Apple's phone designs well. Available in capacities of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB, the Orico K20 Mini can support 4K ProRes video recording and storage, with enough capacity to record many hours of video footage. Sporting data transfer speeds up to 2,050MB/s, the Orico K20 Mini works seamlessly with macOS, iOS on iPhone 16 and higher, Windows and Android devices for efficient multi-device usage. The SSD is supplied with a flat ribbon-style cable connection for plugging into the host device and can handle video resolutions up to 4K at 120Hz. For smartphones that don't have a magnetic surface, Orico supplies a slim metal ring that can stick to the rear of a smartphone or a laptop so the SSD can be clamped on like a limpet. As well as being useful for storing RAW video and photos, the Orico K20 Mini can also be used for backing up laptops or storing large amounts of data such as audio files, movies, spreadsheets or databases. The data transfer speed is fast enough to work directly from the SSD. The new Orico K20 Mini SSD is available now in capacities of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB with prices starting at $68.99 / £53.30 / €63,95.
