OCZ Slate Series Express Card *EOL

"The Slate, from the construction point of view, seems very resistant and supports full compatibility with all standard. OCZ Slate has a very useful mini-USB port and, due to its transfer speed, also allows you to watch videos in HD at 1080p. If you have not used the ExpressCard slot, you can exploit it with a product like this for different purposes. It‘s a good solution for backup or archiving important files without having cables around the desk and without having to change the main disk."

"If we can give a tip: Treat yourself to the 32GB Slate Express card from OCZ. With read speeds of 18MB p/s and write of 12.5 MB p/s, you can work away faster. This is a card with Flash Memory, so it can take a small bang. Also, there is a mini-USB connector at the back, so the card can connect also on a different computer. This is a perfect card for the backup important files."

"Installation is simple, just insert it into the port on the side of your MacBook Pro. Activity (read / write) is indicated by a rather intense blue LED, and as shown in this photo, a mini USB port is available. The test results show that performance is very good for extra storage (backup, backup, mobility). Acquiring an OCZ Slate Express Card is also an opportunity to use a port that gathers dust most of the time. The owners of the Slate will appreciate the gain in storage capacity."

"If you have an older MacBook Pro with a somewhat smaller capacity hard disk, the OCZ 32GB Express Card can serve as a source of additional space. It can also serve as a replacement for your external hard drive. To ensure that the Slate can be used with all Mac models, it features a useful integrated USB port. The Express Card has proved to be excellent at copying large files. This card is made from quality materials and is located in the shell of stainless steel and plastic. So, the OCZ Slate Series Express Card can be used in cases when you need a reliable backup, if you run out of space on the hard drive or when you need a quick solution for data transfer from your desktop to a laptop computer."

"The OCZ Slate Express Card 32GB provides sufficient speeds for the transfer of files that we always have with us. The Express Card does not take up space, is lightweight, will not lose anything if you fall, the reading is stable and guaranteed, and can connect via the USB port practically everywhere. The OCZ Slate Express Card 32GB is definitely fast when compared to other flash drives. The 34MB / s is a high speed reading that can take something from a USB Flash disk, while the 11MB / s recording is reasonable when compared with other drives in the market. The ThesMaC Award is given for the overall performance."

"On a 15-inch MacBook Pro Unibody, the OCZ Slate Series does not exceed the laptop and is completely integrated. It will therefore remain encased in the MacBook during transportation. With a throughput of 20MB / s write and 35MB / s read, the Slate card performs to the same level as a USB drive. For those who do not have an Express Card slot, there is a USB connection. An interesting feature we managed to find is that the Slate Express card can be used as a permanent backup for a specific folder using a program like Twin on a laptop. With a price below 100 euros, the OCZ SSD Slate Series 32GB is suitable for MacBook Pro 17” owners who can take advantage of this extra Express card slot."

"Here we can see that Slate drive is really good in both reading and writing. It is actually as high as 30 MB / s which is usually considered to be the maximum we can come up, with USB 2.0. In our tests, we see that OCZ Slate drive is on top and the overall winner at the actual speed because it does not fluctuate as much as the others. The transfer rate, it must be said, is at the top for a USB product and with a nice and discreet but rugged design."

"The Slate Series ExpressCard is a memory card for the Express Card Port. The card is 3 x 7 cm, so completely fits in the card slot place. As opposed to a USB flash drive, the advantage is that the memory is protected against mechanical damage. The tool HD Tach measured the tested model of 16 gigabytes with a read speed of 24 MByte/s. It was the same whether the memory card on the Express Card interface or the included USB cable to the Computer was connected."

"The OCZ Slate Series ExpressCard is superbly suited to backing-up documents on the go. Of course you can back-up at work or with external hard drives. With the Slate card, you do not need to carry cables. For the MacBook, you can insert the card in the Express/34 slot and nothing interferes with you anywhere. The flash memory is quieter, consumes less energy and is obviously less prone to failure than ordinary external drives, because there are no moving parts. Of course, thanks to the USB connector, there is no problem just to transfer to a PC with a USB port, or for example in home cinema."

"The Slate Express Card is particularly suitable for owners of MacBook Pro computers equipped with an ExpressCard slot (the older versions of 15 "MBPro computers and new 17" MBpro computer), but that the card has a mini USB port on it, means it can be used with any Mac or PC. The Slate card will be especially useful to those who have already upgraded their notebooks with more expensive SSD drives with small capacity. For such users, the Slate card can be a relatively inexpensive way to increase the capacity of their computers."

"OCZ has made a very nice and convenient solid-state module with the Slate Express Card. It is a great solution for people with machines they bring on the road, and who need a little extra storage or backup possibility. The ability to use a mini USB cable makes it compatible with most other machines. If you are holding an unused ExpressCard slot and need additional storage space that you can easily carry regardless of the computer, the OCZ Slate is definitely an option you should consider."

"The Slate Express Card is a great way to back-up, store photos, documents and other data. In addition it appears that its operation does not significantly affect battery life. The general feeling the Slate Express Card left us, compared to our experience of similar storage media like USB sticks with the same capacity, is very good on the speed read and write, especially using the relative connection. It is very convenient and the ability to use the built-in cable package mini USB – USB offers the possibility to use in other computers that do not have the ExpressCard 34 port, for data transfer."

"This great little storage device fits into your laptop’s ExpressCard slot and is compatible with both the 34mm and larger 54mm ExpressCard formats. Our review sample featured a handy storage capacity of 16GB, but you can also opt for an 8GB or 32GB card. Unlike many such flash storage solutions, it also comes with a plug-in mini-USB cable. This is a unique feature and lets you connect the device without using an ExpressCard slot – ideal for use with non-compatible laptops and PCs. The main benefit offered here over regular USB keys is the data transfer speeds, and it proves fast when reading and writing files. Overall, this is an ideal solution for those needing a compact, fast and reliable back-up solution."

"MacBook Pro users with an Express/34 slot, that don’t want to carry around USB drives or external hard drives all the time should go for the Slate-Series from OCZ. The design fits the MacBook Pro slot perfectly so you don’t have to remove it either when carrying your Mac around. The performance of the 16GB we tested is up there with the best USB drives out there, reaching write and read speeds of 18 and 33MB/s."

“Fill your vacant ExpressCard 34 slot with the Slate SSD. You'll be glad you did. OCZ Slate SSD acts simply as a USB mass storage device, going about its business about as fast as the highest performing USB 2.0 flash drives on the market. The OCZ Slate SSD ExpressCard is a perfect file backup solution for your notebook. You can't go wrong, and if your Slate backups save you just once, you'll be an even happier camper. It's a no brainer, go get one now.”