Product Details
- Brand: Wintec
- Model: W2EX128G1TA-J21MA2-8D2.01
Features
- 128 GB 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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By Lanage
I was nervous to purchase this product but had been contemplating getting an ExpressCard SSD for my MacBook Pro. I finally decided to do some research and get one. Unfortunately, there are not many options out there. Based on my research, it seemed as though WinTec had the best offerings. I believe this one is their most recent ExpressCard SSD. I have been using it for approximately 2.5 weeks and have yet to have any issues (fingers crossed though, based on the other reviews I'm still a little worried). There is a 2 year warranty though, so as long as I keep a backup I'm not too worried. I just ran a speedtest on the drive, the results are below:SequentialUncached Write 127.13 MB/sec [4K blocks]Uncached Write 62.60 MB/sec [256K blocks]Uncached Read 17.67 MB/sec [4K blocks]Uncached Read 130.24 MB/sec [256K blocks]RandomUncached Write 43.86 MB/sec [4K blocks]Uncached Write 86.94 MB/sec [256K blocks]Uncached Read 8.11 MB/sec [4K blocks]Uncached Read 102.18 MB/sec [256K blocks]In my machine with a 2.5GHz Core i7 Quad-Core Processor, it boots in under 5 seconds. Also, it appears to support TRIM (needed to use TRIM Enabler for OS X though). Overall, I'd say it has been a decent purchase so far. I am satisfied with the speed, though I wish it were less expensive. I'll update the review if/when it dies... ;)Pros:-Typical SSD Pros (Fast, No Moving Parts, etc.)-Supports TRIM-128GB is a nice size-Machine boots in ≈5 Seconds-2 Year WarrantyCons:-Expensive-Runs a little hotter than I'd like-Bad reviews from others make me nervous(For those who care, I believe it has a JMicron 612 controller)Update after ≈6 months: Things are still running smoothly!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Henry Olivares de Lachica
Windows 7 will not recognize the drive upon insertion. WinTec support is of no help at all: Clueless.Her's how I was able to successfully enable this SSD. First, you must know that after installing a hard drive, you must partition and format before it can be used by Windows 7.Follow these steps to partition and format the ExpressCard SSD in Windows 7:Instructions:1. Open Windows 7 Disk Management from the Computer Management utility. (diskmgmt.msc) (or just Type "computer management" in the command line and hit enter2. As Disk Management opens, you should be prompted with an Initialize Disk window advising that "you must initialize a disk before Logical Disk Manager can access it." Note: Given that the SSD is brand new, it will probably be on a dedicated row labeled Disk 1, or some number other than zero, and say Unallocated.3. Choose MBR for your new SSD. GPT is for larger than 2 terabytes. Then click OK.4. Once you locate the drive, right-click somewhere on the unallocated space and choose New Simple Volume.... NOTE: This will invoke the "New Simple Volume Wizard".5. Click Next >.6. In the Specify Volume Size step, click Next > to confirm the size of the partition6a.NOTE: The size displayed in the Simple volume size in MB: field should equal the size listed as the Maximum disk space in MB:. This means that you're creating a partition that equals the size of the entire hard drive or unpartitioned space.6b.NOTE: If you want to create multiple partitions in this unpartitioned space, change the Simple volume size in MB to the size of the partition you'd like to create and repeat this and the following steps to create another, or several more, partitions.7. The next step, called Assign Drive Letter or Path, does just that, since your new partition will need a drive letter. Windows 7 automatically chooses the next available drive letter (skipping A and B) so if that drive letter is OK with you, just click Next >.8. Next, Windows 7 gives you the option to complete a format of the drive immediately after partitioning it. Format the drive NFTS. The Completing New Simple Volume Wizard page displays a quick summary of the partition options you chose.Check that the settings shown are similar to this:-Volume Type: Simple Volume-Disk selected: Disk 1-Volume size: XXXX MB-Drive letter or path: D: For example, (Other than A,B or C)-File system: None-Allocation unit size: Default8. Click Finish to begin Windows 7's partition and formatting of the ExpressCard SSD.9. Done. Windows Explorer will now be able to use the new SSD.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By Rob S
*Updated - as of 26 January 2013*I would have to say the cost to utility benefit of this drive is likely very limited. The only application I have found potential utility relative to cost is in older Macbook Pros (equipped with a EC34 slot) - pre-uniboy 2008 models (*please read update below). It is a fast boot drive in this application due to the fact the EC34 slot runs at 3G speed, versus 1.5G speed for the internal hard drive bay (for the above noted application). However, I would still recommend having a usable OSX boot on the internal drive due to the fact this EC34 SSD can be accidentally popped out during use, and can subsequently be corrupted (and then you'll need a backup). It also gets pretty warm during use, and this is concern with regard to longevity of the device - and possibly your MBP*.It's a reasonably quick drive with consistent average read speeds of 178-180 MB/Sec and write speeds centered right at 130 MB/Sec. That's not impressive for a modern SSD (in any modern SATA III/6G equipped machine) - but faster than any drive you can install in the main drive bay of a pre-unibody MBP - due to the main drive bus running at 1.5G. In fact I have an Agility 4 installed in my older pre-unibody MacBook Pro - and it doesn't reach the Wintech speeds due to the HD bay speed bottleneck.Verdict: Is it worth the cost relative to the convenience of having such a drive in the above mentioned configuration? Perhaps. That depends on what you use your old MacBook Pro for. However, I would say NO from a straightforward cost per/MB standpoint (SSD) and due to the possible reliability problems associated with this drive. The Agility 4 512 GB I have as the main drive in my pre-unibody MBP was much less expensive per/MB, for only slightly slower performance in that computer. Furthermore, I'll be able to transfer the Agility 4 drive for use in a future 6G application after my old MBP kicks the bucket for good. Additionally, I have yet to figure out how to use this as a Windows 7 boot drive. There is no useable work around that I have found to date. If you could get this drive to act as a Windows 7 bootable drive - this would greatly increase the usefulness of the drive.Would I recommend this drive? *When I originally bought this drive, I stated I did so conditionally - with a few caveats that would pertain to the above mentioned older MBP specific application. *However, I now would not recommend this drive due to the fact my older pre-unibody MBP recently died due to the video processor failing - due to excessive heat. This problem is documented, but typically occurs much sooner in the life of an older MBP than what happened with my computer - and typically with slightly earlier models than my machine. I cannot say conclusively that the extra heat from this drive was the only cause, but it is was very likely a direct contributing factor.
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