You won't be surprised to learn that the Read and Write speed was a steady 34.2 MB/sec. This demonstrates that a USB 2.0 port can deliver enough power to run the T3. You can re-format to NTFS to provide Windows/ Linux compatibility if preferred, no problem.īACKWARDS COMPATIBLE - Connected to a USB 2.0 port on an 8-year-old PC, I copied a 5GB video file to and from the Samsung T5 without any problem. ex-FAT is fast, so speed won't be compromised. This makes it Read /Write compatible with both Windows and Mac. (In case there's anyone who doesn't already know, the type-A connector is the one that plugs into any standard USB port.)ĬOMPATIBLE - pre-formatted with the ex-FAT file system. VERSATILE - Comes with one USB 3.1 type-C to type-C cable, and one USB 3.1 type-C to type-A cable. Bonus feature - encryption doesn't slow down the performance!
Unlock the files by entering the password again. You choose a strong password and that locks the files. MODERN - Uses 64-layer V-NAND and Samsung's latest controller tuned for external use.ĮNCRYPTION - AES 256-bit hardware encryption helps protect your files from unauthorized viewing. In your hand, it feels lightweight yet solid and with a snug-fitting port. Of course, you also need to bring along the short USB cable.ĬOOL - The blue metal housing got warm but not hot when transferring a 50GB folder of large video files. You can carry it easily in any available pocket. SLEEK - It's about the size of a pack of Orbit gum, and it weighs only a little bit more. USB 3.0 speed comparison in Other Thoughts below.** See Other Thoughts below for more on this.* *Important - Don't forget to select the "Better performance" option in Windows Device Manager to maximize the speed. I do not recommend installing it.Pros: First impression: it's COOL, it's BLUE, it's SLEEK, and it's F-A-S-T !įAST - When connected to the latest USB 3.1 Gen.2 port it's just as fast as an internal SATA SSD.
Encryption password is limited to around 16 characters.It has a Type-C interface (USB SATA III out), but it now the T5's are out, so prices are going to start dropping, but if you are looking for a Solid State storage device, you will not go wrong with this product.
Plugged it into Windows 10 PC and it was detected and picked up instantly.I supplement my storage with this device, primarily using a Drobo however if one has storage needs that fit the capacity this device would manage the entire library quite well.
The software didn't require any genius set up and has been reliable.
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