Sony Introduces First Smart and Ultra-Fast Internal SSD

Designed to greatly enhance your PC’s performance for improved usability

SLW-M Series

(SINGAPORE, 3 February 2016) – Sony is proud to introduce its first smart and ultra-fast internal solid-state drive (SSD) – the SLW-M series. This new 2.5-inch internal SSD expands and value adds to Sony’s current range of SSD and HDD products that aim to meet the needs of users today.  

Running five times[1] faster than conventional HDDs, the new SLW-M internal SSD has an ultra-fast reading and writing speed of 560MB/s and 530MB/s respectively¹. This ensures a quicker boot-up process and greatly enhanced PC performance, so you can work and play with much greater ease.

Additionally, the SLW-M is highly reliable and far more durable in comparison to conventional HDD storage. You can be confident and assured that your precious data will remain safe and secured as the SLW-M is resistant towards external impact and vibration.

Enjoy some peace of mind as you can now avoid reading and writing data errors, and extend the life of the product all thanks to Garbage Collection, a process to help prepare free space in the internal SSD in advance through data consolidation; and other maintenance activities such as Wear Levelling, a function that helps prolong the life of the SLW-M; and Error-Correcting Code (ECC) function, where the internal SSD is capable of detecting and correcting any kinds of internal data corruption.  

Users can also download smart software which consists of Data Cloning function and the Sony SSD Toolbox. Data Cloning is an extremely quick and simple process of backing up the entire data stored in your PC, including the operating system and its applications – great for emergency situations where the SLW-M can replace the internal conventional hard drives in your PC. Furthermore, the Sony SSD Toolbox provides a comprehensive summary of the SSD such as its model name, capacity, firmware version, serial number, and lifespan of your device. The Toolbox also has the S.M.A.R.T function, which checks the detailed parameters of the drive to ensure that performance and reliability is up to speed.

With a quick and easy set up process, the SLW-M series is highly user-friendly, even for the complete tech newbie. For set up details, please visit http://www.sony.net/ssd_internal/[2]

Available in two capacities, 240GB (SLW-MG2) and 480GB (SLW-MG4), the new SLW-M internal SSD is now available at all Sony Stores at the recommended retail prices of S$139 and S$259, respectively.

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Specification Sheet

Model		SLW-M Series
Form Factor		2.5" SATA III
I/F		SATA 6Gb/s
Capacity		240GB (SLW-MG2), 480GB (SLW-MG4)
Speed	Read	Up to 560 MB/s
	Write	Up to 530 MB/s
Temperature	Operating	0°C to 70°C
	Non-operating	-40°C to 85°C
Dimension		100 x 69.85 x 7 (mm)
Weight		Approx. 50 to 60g
Warranty		3 years
Software (Web download)		Acronis True Image 2015 HD    Sony SSD Toolbox
Accessories included		Spacer which can adapt to 9.5mm thickness
Others		TRIM command support

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[1] Based on Sony’s internal testing.

[2] Users need to prepare additional components such as USB-to-SATA cable or 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws.

Sony Launches Ultra-Compact External Storage Drive for Consumers

     

• Ultra-compact and light: Dimension of 78.2 x 37 x 9.4 mm and weighing at 35g
• Stylish and robust: Hairline-finish aluminium casing
• High speed transfer rates: Max. 450MB/s* reading speed                              

(SINGAPORE, 2 June 2015) – Sony is proud to introduce the first external solid-state drive (SSD) that is made for consumer use. This stylish, ultra-compact and ultra-high speed SSD is as small as a credit card, weighs at just 35g, and is only 9.4mm thick, allowing you to bring your data and files along with you wherever you go.

Featuring a stylish and durable metal body with anti-scratch hairline finish, the new external SSD is so aesthetically pleasing, it is bound to impress your friends and colleagues. Available in two different colours, cool silver and noble black, you’ll always want to flaunt it around, even when the device can be safely parked in your pocket.

Separately, busy people will also appreciate its lightning speed transfer rate of up to 450MB/s in reading mode, as well as USB3.0 compatibility, so you won’t have to wait long for your files to be completely transferred. 

The new SSD comes with two storage capacities – 128GB and 256GB – giving you more than enough room to store and organise all your photos, videos, music, documents, and more. With added features such as Password Protection Manager, your precious files will always be safe and secure, even if the external drive falls into the wrong hands. Backup Manager, on the other hand, lets you backup data directly from your PC or laptop, saving you valuable time and making the process even easier to manage. 

The SL-BG1 (128GB capacity) and SL-BG2 (256GB capacity) will be available at all Sony Stores and authorised outlets from July onwards, at a recommended retail price of S$199 and S$299, respectively.