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OWC Introduces Envoy Pro SX Thunderbolt Bus-Powered Portable SSD

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OWC, the premier zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company, and a respected provider of Memory, External Drives, SSDs, Mac & PC docking solutions, and performance upgrade kits announces the new OWC Envoy Pro SX, the Thunderbolt portable SSD that can withstand any condition. The mild-mannered exterior of the OWC Envoy Pro SX hides its true nature. It's super-fast. Super-versatile. Super-portable. And rugged enough to endure the most challenging work and play settings.

This little beast of an SSD handles all data storage and backup challenges like a real superhero when put to the test. The OWC Envoy Pro SX is versatile enough to be used as a bus-powered drive for daily storage and backup tasks. It can handle workflows easily handle the speed demands of production-level audio, design, and photography workflows. And it serves up real-world performance speeds up to 2847 MB/s with modern Thunderbolt and USB 4 equipped Macs and PCs. Built along the OWC Envoy Pro EX's award-winning lineage, this tiny but mighty ½ pound portable drive is 1/3 smaller. It features a removable Thunderbolt cable and is test certified to handle the nastiest environments. From managing obstacles in the field to crushing deadlines at home, the OWC Envoy Pro SX lets you unleash your productivity power without needing a cape or mask.



The grooved fins on the OWC Envoy Pro SX's matte black aluminium chassis transform it into a highly effective heat sink. Even after a diabolically long file transfer, the stealthy and silent OWC Envoy Pro SX stays reliably fast. The OWC Envoy Pro SX is fully compatible with macOS and Windows built-in encryption, so you can add peace of mind password security to your data whenever you need it. Whatever your data journey, the OWC Envoy Pro SX stands ready to deliver a crushing blow to time-robbing work and play challenges in the blink of an eye.

OWC Envoy Pro SX Highlights
  • Lightning Fast: Advanced OWC Aura Pro SSD storage technology with TRIM support works with Thunderbolt to deliver the fastest and most reliable performance available in a portable drive
  • Super Versatile: Perfect for audio, video, photography, graphics, gaming, and general data storage/backup uses
  • Xtremely Portable: Bus-powered and smaller than most compact smartphones
  • Xtremely Rugged: Certified dustproof, drop-proof, and waterproof 2
  • Silently Cool: Fan-less, heat-dissipating aluminium housing for distraction-free operation
  • Secure: Non-skid rubber feet keep the OWC Envoy Pro SX in place
  • Informative: LED for at-a-glance confirmation of power and activity status
  • Connected: Included Thunderbolt cable plugs into Thunderbolt and USB 4 Macs and PCs
  • Worry-Free Reliability: 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
"For OWC Envoy Pro SX, we wanted to make a drive that's truly unique," said Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of OWC. "Listening to our customer's suggestions from the Envoy Pro EX model, we made sure to add a detachable Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 cable, and while we were at it, we made it a smaller form factor and even more rugged by adding IP67."

Pricing & Availability
The OWC Envoy Pro SX 240 GB to 2 TB models is available now, starting at $199 on MacSales.com.

For more information, visit the product page.

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it serves up real-world performance speeds up to 2847 MB/s
REALLY.... and exactly which "REAL WORLD" would that be, hummmmm ????

This is no faster than the 1st Gen 3 drive I bought many moons ago, so wtf......
 
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REALLY.... and exactly which "REAL WORLD" would that be, hummmmm ????

This is no faster than the 1st Gen 3 drive I bought many moons ago, so wtf......
but... but... its shmaller and handles "nausty environments"! Oh, and its Thundahboolt FOWAR! :laugh:
 
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