CES: WD SanDisk 8TB Portable SSD Prototype and 1TB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C

At the CES, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has showcased innovations in its lineup of storage solutions built for consumer use, including a demonstration of a world’s highest capacity, pocket-sized, portable SSD prototype featuring a SuperSpeed USB 20G interface.

SanDisk 8TB SSD prototype

The company has also released the 1TB (*) SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C drive for smartphones and laptops.

The company’s portfolio offers a range of storage solutions from mobile to specialized performance drives. At CES 2020, the firm will its consumer storage solutions from its G-Technology, SanDisk, WD and Western Digital brands.

Highlights include:

SanDisk 8TB SSD prototype
Continuing its legacy of technology milestones, the company will demonstrate the world’s highest capacity, pocket-sized SuperSpeed USB 20G portable SSD. Inspired by consumers’ desire to capture rich content and keep it with them, the company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with an 8TB SSD prototype. Combining its expertise in flash memory, the company it to be at the forefront of developing solutions that keep up with and surpass today’s consumer needs. The firm has also showcased its lineup of portable SSDs available.

1TB SanDisk Ultra Dual drive Luxe USB type-C

1TB SanDisk Ultra Dual drive Luxe USB type-C
Launching at CES, the SanDisk brand has released its dual connector drive that works with the USB Type-C smartphones and laptops. ⁽¹⁾

All-metal, the drive allows consumers to capture more photos and videos, and transfer content between USB Type-C smartphones, tablets and laptops and USB Type-A computers.

Designed to fit on a keychain, the drive offers space in a tiny form factor so consumers have extra storage for content when they need it.

The 1TB SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C is expected to be available later in 1Q20.

WD_Black P50 Game drive SSD with SuperSpeed USB 20G
The Black portfolio provides the performance, capacity and reliability that allow PC and console gamers to drive their game and play. 5 gaming solutions from the Black lineup will be shown, including:

WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD

• WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD, a game drive to feature a SuperSpeed USB 20G interface. It is available.

WD_Black D10 Game Drive for Xbox One

• 2 Xbox-licensed drives, the Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox One (available) and Black D10 Game Drive for Xbox One (available). These two drives come with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial membership ^(**).

• ibi a SanDisk brand device for photos and videos
  ibi is a photo management device from SanDisk that offers consumers local storage that works like a personal cloud for photos and videos. Features include:

• • • Companion app allows consumers to wirelessly connect their phone for automatic backup with an interface to help people collect, organize and privately share their photos and videos.

    • Ability to aggregate content from locations including laptops, USB drives, social media and cloud accounts ⁽²⁾ – all stored on ibi and viewable in the app

    • 1TB ^(*) of storage that can store up to 250,000 photos ⁽³⁾ or 100 hours of video ⁽⁴⁾

“Consumers are generating more content than ever and require more advanced solutions to help them capture, access, share and manage it all. Our top priority is to empower people by giving them complete control of their content, so they have peace of mind that it’s reliably stored and at their fingertips when and where they need it,” said David Ellis, VP, product marketing, WD.

^(*) As used for storage capacity, 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes and 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity may be less, depending on operating environment.
^(**) Available for a limited time.

⁽¹⁾ Mobile device requires USB Type-C port and On-The-Go (OTG) support. See the website for list of compatible devices.
⁽²⁾ Social Media or Cloud account registration may be required. Social Media and Cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.
⁽³⁾ Based on a 13.75 MP, JPEG image with an average file size of 3.5MB. Examples of the number of photos that can be stored are provided for illustrative purposes. Results will vary based on resolution, content, file compression, file format, file size, host device, pre-loaded files, settings, software and other factors.
⁽⁴⁾ The number of hours for videos is based on the 1,920*1,080 Full HD @ 30fps, 145MB/min, DV format. Examples of the hours of video that can be stored are provided for illustrative purposes. Results will vary based on bit rate, content, file compression, file format, file size, host device, pre-loaded files, resolution, settings, software and other factors.