Imation Corporation (Imation), a US-based manufacturer and distributor of removable data storage media products and accessories, is delivering its M-Class and S-Class solid state drives (SSDs) in the US. Also available are the company’s M-Class and S-Class SSDs with Upgrade Kits, providing progressive users a complete, easy way to upgrade an existing hard disk drive (HDD) computer system to one that is SSD-based, without buying a new computer.
The upgrade kit offers PC users an affordable solution from a trusted brand for enhancing performance and extending the life of their PCs, a much-required boost in today’s economic environment.
Imation’s high-quality, second-generation SSD products integrate powerful technology with an elegant design that aids users upgrade from traditional computing performance. Both the M-Class and S-Class SSD products deliver fast boot times, allow applications to load in a fraction of the traditional time, and harness the power to run graphics and design programs the way they were proposed. Along with the new upgrade kit, users can take advantage of the new SSD technology without replacing system hardware and while preserving their current applications and data.
“We recognize that users have many choices when it comes to SSDs. Those who demand speed and performance in a high-quality, rugged solution can trust Imation SSD drives to enable the computer to keep pace with the latest applications and enhance the user experience,” stated Subodh Kulkarni, vice president, Global Commercial Business, Imation. “However, we are also very aware that today’s users want to extend the life of their computers, both for environmental and economic reasons. A computer that uses SSD consumes less power and gives off less heat, making it more environmentally-friendly. Therefore, Imation makes it easy to retrofit a traditional HDD system with an SSD drive for a fraction of the cost, extending the life of the system, but still enabling the user to consistently get better performance from their computer.”
Designed for power user who wants faster performance; the custom developer designing systems for kiosks, mobile applications or harsh environments; and the IT manager looking to leverage their existing systems but increase power; the advantages of company’s high-quality SSD technology over traditional HDDs are clear. Featuring balanced advanced performance without motors or moving parts, the company’s SSDs deliver faster and more reliable storage and retrieval than traditional HDDs with decreased heat and noise generation. The energy-efficient controller technology runs on about half the power required to run an HDD, and less heat needs less energy to keep it cool.
For HDD users who want a simple way to push the performance edge, the new SSD with upgrade kit allows an easy retrofit of an existing system to a high-performance machine at a fraction of the cost of replacing the complete system. The kit incorporates everything required to make the transition to the new SSD technology a snap. Laptop kits incorporate the 2.5-inch SSD drive, Acronis True Image HD imaging software for fast data transfer and backup and easy-to-follow instructions, along with a USB-to-SATA or SATA-to-SATA connector cable, power cable or power adapter. Desktop kits incorporate the 3.5-inch SSD drive, the Acronis True Image HD imaging software power and easy-to-follow instructions, along with a SATA connector and power cable or adapter.
Pricing and Availability:
The company’s M-Class and S-Class SSD drives are now available in 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch configurations through authorized Imation distributors, wholesalers, resellers and e-tailers in US. Imation SSD drives are available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities for a starting MSRP of $189.99 for M-Class and $659.99 for S-Class. Imation SSD Upgrade Kits incorporating a 64GB or 128GB SSD drive are available for a starting MSRP of $299.99 for M-Class and $1,299.99 for S-Class.