Good external SSD
I can recommend this external SSD, which does its job very well. It enabled me to load virtual machines and use them directly from this SSD, something impossible with an external HDD.
The Crucial X8 Portable external SSD combines high performance and compact design. You can store your photos, videos, and documents with peace of mind. Indoors or outdoors, at home or in a remote area, the X8 Portable is designed to be durable, hard-wearing, and compact - for example, it's drop-resistant from a height of up to 6 feet. The USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port allows for transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s read and its compact size means you can take it anywhere.
Form meets function with the Crucial X8. Made from a single piece of anodised aluminium, the case is both attractive and pleasant to the touch, and dissipates heat efficiently for optimum performance.
Enhance the storage capacity of almost any computer, tablet, phone or console. Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox. Connect with a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 cable or use the included USB-C and USB-A adapters.
General information |
Product name |
Crucial X8 Laptop 1Tb |
Brand |
Crucial | |
Model |
CT1000X8SSD9 | |
Main characteristics |
Capacity |
1 TB |
External hard drive format |
Ultra portable | |
Interface with the computer |
USB 3.1 | |
Hard drive format |
M.2 | |
Supported OS |
Apple iOS | |
Apple iPadOS | ||
Mac OS X | ||
Android | ||
Linux | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Hard drive specifications |
Hard drive type |
SSD (Solid State Drive) |
RAID supported |
No | |
Special functions |
Shockproof |
Yes |
Online storage |
No | |
Data encryption |
No | |
Physical characteristics |
Color |
Black |
Width |
5.3 cm | |
Thickness |
1.15 cm | |
Depth |
11 cm | |
Weight |
97 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 2 Dec 2019
I can recommend this external SSD, which does its job very well. It enabled me to load virtual machines and use them directly from this SSD, something impossible with an external HDD.
installs quickly on Mac pre-formatted in exFat ideal for transferring data from windows to MacOs.
I have found it to be a great tool for transferring data from Windows to Mac. 130GB of data is copied in 4 minutes on the Mac.
I find this more than reasonable.
I'm not sure if it's a good value for money or not, but it's a good value for money.
I use the product mainly to store my digital sound banks and I needed a relatively constant and high transfer rate. I get the expected result with USB 3.2. It is very fast. I can load my large sound banks - especially orchestral ones - in the blink of an eye. And let's get on with the music!
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