Soyo SlimEX Platinum Review - About the SlimEX Platinum
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The Soyo SlimEX Platinum arrived in a plastic package, looking like it should be hanging on a hook at my favorite computer store. The packaging showcased the drive itself, and gave in-depth technical information about the device.
Before going any further, let's take a peek at the specs for this device from Soyo's web site:
Features
- Up to 40 times faster than standard USB 1.1 connection.
- Bootable from USB -- diagnose system problems without going into Windows!
- Plug & Play via standard USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface.
- Magnesium Alloy Casing.
- Light weight and easy to carry.
- No drivers needed (Windows ME/2000/XP only).
- No download cable or PCMCIA card required.
- Mac compatible.
- Up to 20 GB storage capacity.
- No external power supply or battery required.
- Ideal for desktops and laptops.
- Shock resistant.
- USB cable, and complete installation CD.
- Certification: EMI Compliance: FCC, CE.
Technical Specifications
- Hard Drive Type: 1.8" HDD.
- Storage Capacity: 20GB
- Rotation Speed: 4200rpm.
- Buffer size: 2MB.
- Buffer to Host - PIO: 16.6MB/sec.
- Buffer to Host - Ultra DMA: 100MB/sec.
- Maximum Internal: 125.5 - 253.1 Mbits/sec.
- Track to Track Transfer Rate: 3ms.
- Average Transfer Rate: 15ms.
- Maximum Transfer Rate: 26ms.
- Average Latency: 7.14ms.
- Operating Vibration: 1.0G (5 to 50Hz).
- Operating Shock: 250G/2ms.
- Non-Operating Shock: 1,000G/ 1.0ms.
- USB 2.0 (Up to 480Mbps).
- MTTF (Power on hours): 300,000 hours.
- Power Type: USB Powered 3.3V ±5%
- Operating System Supported: Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98, 98SE; Mac OS 8.6 or Higher.
- Operating Temperature: 41° - 140°F (5 to 60°C).
- Storage Temperature: -4° - 149°F (-20 to 65°C).
- Data Retention: 5 years or 20,000 power ON hours.
- Storage type: HDD.
- Dimensions: 3.9"x2.4"x0.4" (L x W x H); Weight: 2.85oz
Note that in the specs it said that this device is compatible with Win2000, Win90, WinME, and WinXP. I'd like to point out that I tested and used this device on Windows Vista with no problems, and the manual that comes with it even gives instructions for using the device with Mac OS and Linux. It seems silly not to list this on the package or on the web site, since it is obviously a standard USB device and seems to be usable anywhere that sort of device is supported.
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