As USB Type-C devices have gotten more common these days, Transcend has finally brought in a new range of USB Type-C storage products to the Malaysian market, these products include card readers, flash drives and a portable hard drive. The USB Type-C connector has recently became common in many notebooks and smartphones, which is why you should probably keep an eye on the company’s offering if you are thinking to purchase devices with the new USB connector.
JetFlash 850S and JetFlash 890S USB Flash Drives: Superspeed, Lightweight Design and Dual Connector Model
Equipped with the latest USB 3.1 Type-C connector with USB OTG (On-The-Go) technology, Transcend’s JetFlash 850S flash drive delivers transfer speeds of up to 130MB/s. The JetDrive 850S also features an ergonomic curved grip and a lightweight design. In addition, Transcend’s JetFlash 890S is an OTG flash drive featuring dual connectors – a reversible USB Type-C connector and a standard USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A connector – that is designed to transfer and back up files between the latest USB Type-C port equipped devices. Both USB flash drives use innovative COB (Chip on Board) technology and are assembled with a metallic casing, providing great dust and splash resistance.
Transcend’s JetFlash 850S and 890S is available in storage capacities of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
StoreJet 25MC Hard Drive: Military-Grade Shock Resistance
The StoreJet 25MC hard drive comes with a reversible USB Type-C cable for next generation Type-C devices. The three-stage shock protection system meets U.S. military drop-test standards and offers superior protection for data stored on the StoreJet 25MC. By using the SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, the StoreJet 25MC allows users to enjoy ultra-fast file transfer rates.
The StoreJet 25MC is available in 1TB and has a three-year limited warranty.
RDC8K and RDC2K Card Readers: Compact Multifunctional Card Reader and OTG Smart Reader
For new computer platforms with a USB Type-C port, Transcend’s 4-slot RDC8K card reader can support a wide variety of flash cards, including SD cards, microSD cards, CF cards, and Memory Stick (MS) flash cards. Equipped with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, the RDC8K is an ideal choice for fast and efficient data transfer from a flash card to a laptop with USB Type-C ports. On the other hand, Transcend’s RDC2K smart reader is an OTG card reader specifically designed for USB Type-C equipped Android smartphones and tablets. In addition to an SD card slot and a microSD card slot, the RDC2K has also a standard USB Type-A port that allows users to connect accessories such as USB flash drives, keyboards, or mice to their Android devices.
These great card readers have a three-year limited warranty.
Transcend’s new USB Type-C products are currently available for purchase from most IT retail stores with the following Suggested Retail Price (SRP):
- JetFlash 850S TS16GJF850S / TS32GJF850S / TS64GJF850S : MYR$75 / $105 / $165 (including GST)
- JetFlash 890S TS16GJF890S / TS32GJF890S / TS64GJF890S : MYR$79 / $109 / $169 (including GST)
- StoreJet 25MC TS1TSJ25MC : MYR$339
- RDC8K Card Reader TS-RDC8K : MYR$109
- RDC2K Smart Reader TS-RDC2K : MYR$99