Samsung Portable SSD T3 External Solid State Drive Released

Newest Portable Solid State Drive Offers Fast, Dependable On-the-Go Storage Across Devices

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced availability and pricing of the Samsung Portable SSD T3, a premium, palm-sized, external solid state drive (SSD) that offers multi-terabyte (TB) storage capacity.

“Today’s consumers and business professionals are increasingly relying on external storage, seeking faster data transfers and larger capacities. The Samsung Portable SSD T3 raises the bar for external storage, safely and securely packing up to two terabytes of data into a robust package that fits in the palm of your hand,” said Andrew Sivori, vice president of Consumer IT Marketing at Samsung Electronics America.

The Samsung Portable SSD T3 with vertical NAND (V-NAND) technology enables fast and convenient external storage and transfer of large files across devices. With the T3, users can send content to and from Windows, Mac OS, & Android devices with ease and reliability. Enabling them to access their high quality content on Android smartphones, tablets, and compatible Smart TVs via USB port. The drive is ideal for consumers, content creators, business and IT professionals looking to store and access up to 2TB of data with the peace of mind that their data will be protected across their devices.

Announced at CES 2016, the Samsung Portable SSD T3 was named as an honoree for the 2016 CES Innovation Awards in the Wireless Handset Accessories category, and has won a number of additional noteworthy awards for its innovation and design.

The Portable SSD T3 comes with a three-year limited warranty, and is available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities with a starting price of USD $129.99.

The drive is available for purchase online at www.samsung.com and at key retailers. For additional information on the Portable SSD T3, please visit www.samsung.com/T3.

Key Specifications

Category – Samsung Portable SSD T3
Capacity* – 250GB/500GB/1TB/2TB
Interface – Compatible with USB 3.1, USB 2.0
Dimensions (LxWxH) – 74 x 58 x 10.5 mm
Weight – 51 grams (less than 2 oz.)**
Transfer Speed*** – Sequential: Up to 450MB/sec***
UASP Mode – Supported
Encryption – AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Security – Password setting (optional), Requires Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS 10.7 or higher and Android KitKat (version 4.4) or higher.
Certification – CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC
RoHS Compliance – RoHS2
Warranty – Limited 3-year
Pricing (MAP) –
250GB, $129.99
500GB, $219.99
1TB, $429.99
2TB, $849.99

* Actual usable capacity may vary based on system settings. 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes
** The exact weight of the product may vary depending on each capacity model.
*** Performance may vary depending on host configuration and user system environment.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S. and America’s fastest growing home appliance brands. To discover more of the award-winning products you love with Samsung, please visitwww.samsung.com.