Subj : It took 8 years to launch a 6TB laptop hard drive but I don't thi
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Date : Thu May 16 2024 14:15:05

It took 8 years to launch a 6TB laptop hard drive but I don't think I'll see 
a 7TB one  WD unexpectedly debuts 6TB 2.5-inch portable HDD that only adds an 
extra TB but at least it is not that expensive

Date:
Thu, 16 May 2024 13:03:49 +0000

Description:
WD introduces 6TB models to a range of its portable HDDs, including My 
Passport and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD.

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In response to the ever-growing need for larger digital storage capacities, 
and following on from the launch of its new 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive , Western 
Digital has launched 6TB portable hard drives to its WD, WD_BLACK, and 
SanDisk Professional product lines; showcasing the largest 2.5- inch storage 
capacity in the global market. 

These 6TB capacities will be made available across the WD My Passport range, 
WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD. 

With WD My Passport's expanded 6TB range, users can easily store and back up 
large volumes of digital content. The sleekly designed USB-C drive offers 
password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption for optimal 
security, and comes in a variety of colors, including Black, Blue, Midnight 
Blue, Red, White, and Silver. G-DRIVE ArmorATD 

The 6TB WD My Passport Ultra is priced at $199.99 (as are the Mac compatible 
versions). 6TB WD My Passport and 6TB WD My Passport, Works with USB-C both 
retail for $184.99. 

For gamers, theres a new 6TB version of the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive which 
Western Digital says it can store up to 150 games, although you can use it 
for other purposes should you wish to. That retails at $184.99. 

Finally, theres the 6TB SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD, an all-terrain 
drive featuring shock, rain, dust, and crush resistance. This will set you 
back $229.99 and will be available to purchase by the end of the month. 

"Expanding our portfolio with the worlds first 2.5-inch 6TB portable hard 
drive is an incredible technological achievement, and it enables us to 
continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible," said Nitin Kachhwaha, 
Director of Product Management at Western Digital. Offering up to 6TB in such 
a small form factor and accessible price point gives everyone - from 
students, gamers, professional videographers, and more - greater flexibility 
to create and keep even more of their essential content in one portable 
drive." More from TechRadar Pro These are the best external hard drives you 
can buy right now And these are the best portable SSDs This portable SSD can 
store up to eight full length 4K movies



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