Product Details
- Brand: Wintec
- Model: W2EX064G1TA-J21MA2-8D2.01
Features
- 64GB densities
- 8-Channel embedded controller
- PCI-Express communication interface
- High-Performance MLC NAND-Flash and Low Power Consumption
- High Performance 165 MB/s Sequential Read and High Performance 120 MB/s Sequential Write
Product Description
The Wintec W2EX series RoHS Compliant Solid State Drives are constructed with MLC NAND-type multi-level-cell (MLC) flash memory devices paired to a powerful 8-channel flash controller for virtual-to-physical address mapping and other sophisticated flash management functions.
The Wintec ExpressCard Solid State Disk (SSD) provides major advantages over the traditional magnetic hard disk drive (HDD). Faster access time, faster transfer rate, quieter operation, lower power consumption, smaller physical size, more endurance to shock and vibration, and lower total cost of ownership make the ExpressCard SSD an attractive choice as a mass storage device.
The Wintec ExpressCard SSD provides high-speed data transfer and rock-solid reliability into a small ExpressCard/34 form factor. The ExpressCard SSD uses advanced PCI Express communications and a robust design to achieve an outstanding performance of sustained read at up to 165MB/sec and sustained write at up to 120MB/sec. The external SDRAM provides higher performance for small file transfers with random 4K IOPS of 3,000.
The Wintec SSD utilizes a serial dual-simplex 2.5 Gbps PCI-Express interface through the 26-pin ExpressCard connector. The built-in 24-bits per 1KB sector error correcting code (ECC) ensure maximum data consistency without any additional system software or user interaction. Innovative wear leveling algorithm offers even wear across the drive to allow the maximum endurance of the drive. The advanced flash controller supports the latest NAND Flash technologies allowing the ExpressCard SSD to support 32GB, 64GB and 128GB densities.
Customer Reviews
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Darren F.
I have a MBP 3,1 with 10.8.3 and a WD Caviar Black 750 installed, and I purchased this to see if I could eek out another year or two with my current laptop. Overall a great investment.This solution is the fastest storage option for any MBP with SATA I--basically most portable Macs from 2008 and earlier. The Expresscard bus is 66% faster than SATA I that normal internal drives are attached to in this vintage of MBP--leading to significant speed advantages. Keep in mind that this drive/solution is much slower than more modern/typical SSDs, so if you are looking for all out speed, it is time to upgrade to a newer laptop. To maximize speed, make sure that you purchase one of the "High Performance" versions--the drives with the USB ports seem to operate at a lower speed.With that said, the drive is lightning fast. Boot-up takes 10-15 seconds. Apps open in 1-2 seconds. I should have purchased this years ago.I actually installed this device in conjunction with the WD 750 HD as a roll-your-own Fusion HD. This isn't really hacking, as it is just a couple of terminal commands that Apple freely provides. There are plenty of guides online on how to do this, and results are excellent--works as intended. It keeps the most commonly used files on the SSD automatically and the less used ones on the HD, leading to an extremely efficient use of the 64GB SSD. I have found that 64GB to be plenty in this scenario with my usage patterns, but your workstyle may require a bigger SSD.I haven't noticed any of the heat issues that some others complain of. Temp reports that the SSD is a constant 40 deg C, but that may be inaccurate. The case definitely feels a little warmer on the left side near the Expresscard slot, but not uncomfortably so.Downside: Really only one issue. The drive often fails to mount when coming out of sleep, and ends up crashing the computer (it doesn't technically crash--it just seems to be waiting with a beach ball for the drive to mount). This is particularly problematic when it is the boot drive or part of a Fusion Drive. I just do a forced reboot when this happens, and 15 seconds later, I am back up, but it is annoying and doesn't instill the most confidence. I have resorted to shutting down the computer when not using it, but with ML's "open previous apps" option, it's just like a sleep mode that takes 20 seconds to come up. I find waiting/reboots worth it...you may feel differently. I submitted a Wintec support ticket on this issue and will update this post when I get feedback.Also, the drive can be popped out inadvertently, as it is on a spring loaded mechanism that cannot be locked down. My particular computer requires a decent amount of direct force to get the drive to pop out, so it is not real concern of mine. The drive sticks out about 1/2 millimeter from the case on the bottom due to the rounded corner of the aluminum shell--I would consider it "flush", but it does stick out just a little bit. My case is certainly banged up and not in fresh condition, so your situation may be different.The controller in the device is a JMF612, which does support TRIM, but the device reports that it won't support that protocol. It's also a relatively old controller (2009-10 vintage), so random write speeds aren't as fast as they would be on a newer platform. So that's an issue if you care about that kind of thing, but in day to day activity, those kind of synthetic benchmarks fade in importance, and the true speed bump over a traditional HD wins out.Keep in mind that the Wintec Expresscard SSDs are VERY expensive on a per GB basis when compared to standard SSD drives--you definitely pay for the Expresscard form factor.Overall, I find the drive and my install to be an excellent solution to extending the life of what is now a 6 year old laptop. It still can go toe-to-toe with my wife's 2012 MBA, and it is now seems very close in day-to-day performance to the new MacBook Pro line. Of course, this upgrade does nothing for processing power or graphics speed, but when most activity is Office and web related, this upgrade is well worth the price. I do have concerns with the sleeping issues and the "newness/hackiness" of a Fusion Drive, so I have a pretty robust backup strategy in place--I suggest that anyone who uses this configuration have one as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Nicolas Fiascaro
It's simple, my laptop is now twice faster with the ssd.It's the perfect way to increase the life of your desktop instead of buying another.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By chriskelvin
The SSD stopped working after a few days of normal use.I tried it on a different laptop to make sure that its burned .It was good while it lasted though.
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