Western Digital is expanding its portfolio of SanDisk devices today with the new 8 TB SanDisk Desk Drive, a new external desktop SSD that is said to offer the highest amount of storage yet for products in its category. The new drive, which is also available in 4 TB capacity and features read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s, is expected to be followed by an even bigger, 16 TB model by next year, Western Digital added.
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Key features include:
- “Capacity – 4TB and 8TB capacities for photo and video collections, CAD files or 3D renders, large AI-generated files, music libraries, important documents, and more.”
- “Performance – Faster content access, for even the heaviest files like 8K videos, with read speeds up to 1,000 MB/s – up to 4x faster than a desktop HDD.”
- “Backup – Quickly back up photos, videos, and files with SSD speeds using Apple Time Machine or make backups automatic with the included downloadable Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup software.”
- “Design – The compact, modern style, recognized as a 2024 Red Dot Design Award recipient, maximizes desk space and feels natural in any professional or home setting.”
- “Compatibility – Works with Windows or macOS out of the box with exFAT formatting, using the included USB Type-CTM cable.”
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Western Digital on its new drive:
Featuring the speed and reliability of an SSD, this new class of drives gives content creators and business professionals an easy way to back up and access their high-resolution photos, videos and files quickly in a single, convenient location. From photo and video pros to tech enthusiasts, there are a growing number of digital creators generating massive amounts of content who need flexible high-capacity storage solutions to do more, faster.