RunCore Unveils Pro IV, Combines ExpressCard and USB 3.0 SSD with USB 3.0 Hub

btarunr · Feb 9, 2011, 01:08 PM

RunCore developed a unique kind of device, the Pro IV USB 3.0 ExpressCard SSD. This device is both a USB 3.0 hub and SSD, which connects to an ExpressCard/34 slot as well as USB 3.0. As an SSD, it provides 64 GB of responsive storage for laptops, with transfer rates of 110 MB/s read and 80 MB/s write. When connected as ExpressCard, it also gives out two USB 3.0 ports. The device itself can be used as a standalone external SSD, by connecting the bundled USB 3.0 male-male cable to the "host" port on the device, and the other end to a PC/laptop with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port. RunCore did not give out pricing information.

Yukikaze · Feb 9, 2011, 02:38 PM

Now that's pretty awesome, but we need to know the price on this!

bear jesus · Feb 9, 2011, 03:18 PM

This is a pretty interesting little device, a price and review would be nice.

zads · Feb 9, 2011, 10:41 PM

Source?

TheLostSwede · Feb 9, 2011, 10:46 PM

Nothing on their site http://www.runcore.com/en/

Mussels · Feb 10, 2011, 12:40 AM

good combination, but price is the key.

Feb 9, 2011, 01:08 PM	#1
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Feb 9, 2011, 02:38 PM	#2
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Feb 9, 2011, 03:18 PM	#3
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Feb 10, 2011, 12:40 AM	#6
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