Sony's New Pocket SSD Drives Released In Europe
Sony has introduced the SL-BG1 and SL-BG2, two new external SSDs that can be used to expand your mobile office in a pocket-friendly size. Sony’s new external solid state drives have an ultra-compact body that can be compared with a credit card, allowing you to take your data in your pocket wherever you go. They come with a hairline finished aluminium casing for style and durability and are boasting transfer rates of a minimum 290MB/s in reading mode through a USB 3.0 connection.
The included utility software Password Protection Manager and the Backup Manager ensure a secure and efficient way to store your important data.
The SL-BG2 and SL-BG1 are available in black and metallic-silver for pre-order now from www.sony.co.uk.
| Model | SL-BG1 | SL-BG2 |
| Capacity | 128GB | 256GB |
| Color | Black, Silver | Black, Silver |
| Interface | USB 3.0/USB 2.0 ×1 | USB 3.0/USB 2.0 ×1 |
| Port type | USB 3.0 Micro-B connector | USB 3.0 Micro-B connector |
| Interface Transfer Rate | Max. 5Gbps(USB 3.0)
Max. 480Mbps(USB2.0) |
Max.
5Gbps(USB 3.0)
Max. 480Mbps(USB2.0) |
| File System | NTFS | NTFS |
| Power Supply | DC 5V (USB bus powered) | DC 5V (USB bus powered) |
| Power Consumption | Max. 4.5W | Max. 4.5W |
| Operating Current | Max. 900mA | Max. 900mA |
| Compatible devices | Windows PC, Macintosh | Windows PC, Macintosh |
| Supported OS | Windows 8.1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit), Windows 7(32bit/64bit), Windows
Vista(32bit/64bit)
Mac OS X 10.6 or later |
Windows
8.1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit), Windows 7(32bit/64bit), Windows
Vista(32bit/64bit)
Mac OS X 10.6 or later |
| Dimensions (Approx. W x H x D) without protrusions | 78.2 x 37 x 9.4 mm | 78.2 x 37 x 9.4 mm |
| Weights (Approx.) | 35g | 35g |
| PC Software for Windows (pre-loaded) | Backup Manager, Password Protection Manager | Backup Manager, Password Protection Manager |
| Supplied Accesary | USB 3.0 Standard-A to USB 3.0 Micro-B cable (30cm) | USB 3.0 Standard-A to USB 3.0 Micro-B cable (30cm) |
