Monster Digital Debuts External USB 3.0 SSDs

Monster Digital, Inc., developer of memory and storage solutions, is introducing its first line of external SSDs, which make the jump to SSD technology easier for professionals and consumers to adopt for additional computer storage needs.

Overdrive 3.0 is a fast and easy way to add storage to computer. Inside the laser etched stainless steel enclosure is a solid state drive that is available in four storage capacities of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB for the suggested retail prices of $179.99, $299.99, $599.99, $1399.99 respectively.

Small, lightweight, and similar in size to an iPhone 4, each drive travels easily and is unobtrusive on a desktop or in the field on location. Wrapped around each drive is an integrated USB 3.0 cable, so you’ll never again be without a connection cable when you need it most (the drive also works with USB 2.0).

Rated at 250/150MB/s R/W speeds, Overdrive 3.0 include a built in blue LED data transfer indicator and soft travel pouch. Because the technology is energy efficient, there is no external power needed, and it won’t drain your laptop battery like a traditional rotating HDD.

The Overdrive 3.0 series has speeds about 4x as fast as a traditional external HDD and backups are easy. Since there are no moving parts, the drives are quiet, and durable, so if one is inadvertently dropped, aside from a potential cosmetic blemish, there are virtually no worries when it comes to data stored inside.

Configured to work with either PC or Mac, the drives are ready to go to work out of the box.

All Overdrive 3.0’s include a 3-year warranty.

“As solid state technology continues to grow, we’ve found ourselves adapting to the future needs of both the professional and the everyday computer user. We’ve introduced a professional drive tested under the harshest conditions for the people who need them most, while making sure we considered the needs for the educated consumer who is about to make the jump to SSDs,” says Monster Digital CEO Jay Tandon. “These products are already in-use with photographers, recording engineers and musicians and are Monster Digital’s answer to the need for reliability, speed, and convenience for the professional. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and ultrabook users are also embracing the Overdrive 3.0 series, enhancing those device’s already robust abilities. It’s clear that Overdrive 3.0 is our most well rounded, and proven storage device we’ve introduced yet, and we’re proud to say its Monster Digital’s new flagship product.”

The drives are available at Adorama, Crutchfield.com, DataVision, Fry’s Electronics, Guitar Center, J&R, Micro Center, TigerDirect.com and other retailers.