SSD comparison test: With current SSDs from Samsung to PNY

Samsung apparently does not bake small rolls. The Koreans have extended their SSD range by two models. Two features immediately catch the eye of the connoisseur. On the one hand: the storage capacity of the new SSDs has been doubled – from one to two terabytes. Such large storage capacities have so far not been present on the consumer market. At an attracted price of around 850 euros it is also clear that a demanding clientele is addressed here.


In the twilight of the data rate


Lesetipp: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 2TB in the test


More emphasis on real requirements


On the other hand, the controller - the Samsung MEX - used for this model series and memory size was replaced by a Samsung MHX. The 3D VNAND memory, which is still being produced in the second generation with 32 levels and in the 40-nm manufacturing process, remains the same. Overall, the trend towards new, high-performance controllers is felt by all manufacturers.


Test winner: Samsung SSD EVO 2 TB


No wonder, because modern SSDs are already at a very high level with their data transfer rates and are slowly but surely reaching the limits of the SATA III specification, which provides data transfer rates of up to 600 MB per second. Since, however, a protocol overhead is always sent with data transmission for every type of data transfer, the 600 MByte is a theoretical value. The only exception is a compressed data transfer. Here it is quite possible to reach or even exceed the specification.


Preistipp: SanDisk Ultra II


Consumers have now also understood that it is not only a maximum transfer rate is important. Most SSDs are used as a system drive, for example under Windows. The "wow effect" at speed - especially in direct comparison with an HDD - is the greater the better the SSD and its controller can deal with smaller files Code>

For this reason, we have changed the weighting of our laboratory tests in favor of data transfer performance for 4 KB files. Performance still has a 70 percent share of the overall rating, but the weighting has shifted in favor of the 4K data transfer. Let's take a look at the test candidates and their test results.


The Samsung EVO 850 with 2 terabytes reaches outstanding values ​​on our test platform. In the AS SSD it achieves a very good 1,638 points. In particular, the write values ​​for 4K files stand out with just under 97 megabytes per second. This value is twice as high as with many other SSDs and an indicator that the Samsung is particularly suitable for use as a system disk. This result is again confirmed by the ATTO benchmark. Here, it is particularly noticeable that the EVO 850 already achieves high transfer rates for small file sizes.


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For 2 KB files it is over 100 MByte / s and with 4 KB files it is already over 200 MByte / s. Samsung uses the red pencil for extras such as spacers, screws or mounting frames. Samsung grants the EVO buyers a five-year warranty. If you would like to have ten years, you have to go to the PRO and get around 100 euros more deeply.


With 90 points and a road price of 95 euros, the SanDisk Ultra II comes at the best price / performance ratio of all our test lab candidates. The sequential read and write rates (536/511 GB), the data rates on 4K files and the access times make the Ultra II a very good SSD. The SanDisk, which works with TLC memory and an SLC cache, is excellently equipped for use as a system disk. If you are looking for a bargain, grab here. But: SanDisk is only providing a three-year warranty on the TLC memory. Users with an enormous amount of writing are better advised with an SSD with a longer guarantee.


The Plextor M6 Pro is equipped with 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM as an additional cache. Plextor uses high-quality components for the M6 ​​Pro with this flash memory from Toshiba and the Marvell 88SS9187 controller. Five-year warranty and 2.4 million MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) indicate the use of high-quality memory. In sequential reading and writing, the M6 ​​516 reaches around 476 MByte / s - very well. When transferring 4K files, the Plextor SSD reaches a very high value of more than 74 MB / s.


With around 58 cents per gbyte, the Vector 180 is not the cheapest SSD. But it also offers more than many others. In addition to screws and mounting frames, OCZ is donating an Acronis True Image for a smooth operating system migration. In addition, OCZ has missed the Vector 256-bit AES encryption. It is protected against data sieves.


The change from Sandforce to Indilinx controller has not hurt OCZ. In the transfer rates of 4 KB files, the Vector 180 has added over ten percent compared to the Vector 150. Something has decreased the maximum transfer rate with compressed data, but with 557.95 MByte / s is still very high. Temperature development and CPU load are pleasingly low. The manufacturing guarantee and the MTBF of 2.3 million hours are above average.


Plextor M6 Pro


As a controller, the Samsung SSD 850 Pro is already used in the 840 SSDs used development MEX. The difference: The 850 series is the first with 3D V-NAND memory. Samsung is the 1-terabyte SSD an entire GByte LPDDR2 cache.


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OCZ Vector 180


This guarantees very high data transfer rates to the flash memory. Although this PRO does not reach the speed of the 2TByte-EVO with MHX controller during 4K-data transfer, but for all other values ​​it plays in the same league. The Samsung Pro is a 10-year warranty, especially for professional users who like to pay extra.


The Savage from HyperX is an SSD with very good transfer capabilities and a comprehensive set-up - even the Clone software True Image is there. Case modders with acrylic windows in the tower will love the Savage already because of their fancy design, especially since the price of 45 cents per Gibibyte is very fair. Only the short 3-year warranty and an MTBF of 1 million hours interfere with the quality-conscious buyer.


If you want a 500 GB SSD at an affordable price, the ADATA SP610 is well advised. In the test lab, it achieves a very good 517 MB / s when reading and a respectable 412 MB / s for sequential writing. The maximum read rate was 563 MB / s and was determined with a file size of 256 KB: An indication that the ADATA is also a good choice as a system disk. But even in writing it reaches a good value in the top with 452 MB / s. The CPU load is idle and under load between 2 and 2.5 percent. ADATA adds Acronis True Image HD, a spacer, and a built-in adapter to the package.


Samsung 850 Pro 1TByte


Kingston HyperX Savage SHSS37A


ADATA SP610


Micron Crucial MX200


PNY CS2111


Micron is one of the first manufacturers to integrate 16nm technology into its SSDs. The maximum reading speed is 532.8 MBytes / s with a file size of four megabytes. When writing, the Micron Crucial MX200 achieves a maximum of 517.5 MB / s. Good: For four KB data the read speed is over 100 MByte / s. This is beneficial for a fast Windows startup. Micron adds a Spacer and Acronis True Image to the package. Alternative: The BX100, without Acronis, is around 70 euros cheaper.


The new PNY CS2111 has a hard time keeping up. The data rates are good - but not more. Even the price of 50 cents per Gibibyte is not a special purchase incentive, but rather the design.


Whatsapp Warning: "so sweet !!" - spam leads to subscription

Whatsapp is a new spam mail that can lead to subscriptions.


Many Whatsapp users are constantly receiving spam messages, which can lead to content, fraud, phishing or malware such as blackmail trojans and similar threats. A chain mail with the content "so sweet !!" and two; heart smileys. In addition to this, there is a veiled link behind which users can easily suspect a warm-hearted content. "On the Internet, photos or videos of cats, babies and more can be seen online >

But as Mimikama.at warns, behind the "so sweet!" Message hides a fatal trap. Anyone who clicks the link will land on a web page, which can be used to forward the message to whatsapp groups or individual users. The attraction that many users fall into: "New Romantic Emoticons" for Whatsapp. This would theoretically come by app update, but not by spreading the pure information about it. Many inattentive users know this, not


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If the message is forwarded, enough contacts are sent, instead of new emoticons, just a new website. This can be dubious depending on the users, online casinos, porn sites or other, usually rogue, platforms. There the operators try to get names, addresses and telephone numbers. Depending on the website, you can hide expensive subscriptions or other risky content behind supposedly attractive offers.


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The contacts of the original victim were given the same message ("so sweet !!") after the message has been forwarded, and the game begins from the front. The snowball system increases according to the plans of the cybercriminals, the number of victims and potential revenues. The dangerous thing is that such messages come from a known contact; Protect yourself by educating other users about such; messages. In general: click on links in; news, e-mails or web pages! Become suspicious if strangers ask you to share content with your private contacts.


Canon EF 4,5-5,6 / 100-400 mm L IS USM with EF 1.4x II

However, the combination of this zoom with a converter is only practical in exceptional cases. If you use the 2x converter at 400 mm, the light intensity is reduced to aperture 11. The autofocus is no longer working because there is insufficient light, and comes at 800 millimeters Also the image stabilizer quickly reaches its limits. Both are arguments for a tripod. Shading in order to improve the corner contrast does not help in good light conditions, as the diffraction of the smaller aperture reduces contrast and sharpness.


Canon EF 4.5-5.6 / 100-400mm L IS USM - EF 1.4x II (Canon 5D Mark II)


IPad Air mini: rumors about the iPad mini 3 design - 30 percent narrower

Will Apple introduce an iPad Air mini or an iPad mini 3? That a new tablet is presented, is considered confirmed. There are several rumors about the design, price and release: According to the G for Games website, the iPad Air mini is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor iPad mini.


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G for Games refers to a Chinese website. The final design of the new iPad is to be more oriented on iPad Air. This model was re-designed in 2013 - the tablet got bevelled edges, for example.


The iPad mini 3 could now get a similar adjustment. Already at the release of the iPad mini 2 caused the Tablet for look-up - the enormously thin form factor of only 7.5 millimeters thanks. The reduction of the depth by 30 percent should make the new iPad about as thin as the iPhone 6.


Not only is the design of the iPad Air mini screwed, also the hardware is to be updated. This is the same retina display as the iPad mini 2 to be installed. Also the processor and the memory get an upgrade missed and should be even more powerful.


The A8 processor, which Apple is currently working on, is the answer. The former A7 processor, which is installed in the iPhone 5s and is the first 64-bit processor in a mobile phone, is regarded as a rather unlikely option for the new iPad CPU.

Another novelty in the iPad Air mini could be a fingerprint sensor. This is to resemble the successful counterpart in the iPhone 5s and include the touch-ID function. When Apple held its keynote for the presentation of the new devices is unknown. However, experts are expecting an appointment in September 2017.


Windows 10: New Technical Preview - Search and Task Overview

You can hide the buttons for the search and the task overview by right-clicking on the taskbar. We found the search button superfluous from the beginning, but the function already exists in the returned start menu.


Search and task overview


Security concept: How to secure Samsung print workflows

The Samsung security concept: The graphic shows the most important integrated security features of Samsung multifunctional systems.


Integrated security features of Samsung printers and MFPs


Samsung offers a wide range of solutions that can secure all steps of the input and output process as well as scanning functions: from the user's terminal to the printer, from the hard disk of the printer to the user's output in paper form. The systems are even more relevant in the field of security due to the diverse functions for copying, faxing, scanning and mailing, integrated software applications and interfaces to document management systems (DMS). Corresponding to more attack points must be secured.


The Samsung IT Security Framework covers all security-relevant areas: network and fax security, data security and secure device management, document and user security (see graphic). These components are part of the data security kit, which is included with Samsung systems with its own hard drive. All security tools integrated into Samsung printers and multifunctional devices are certified according to IEEE 2600-2009.21, the standard for the security of networked printers and peripherals, and the EAL32 Common Criteria requirements.

Network Security: To ensure that no external devices are integrated into the enterprise network, standardized access controls can be configured to the network. Companies can ensure that only authorized devices can establish a network connection to their output devices and set up print jobs. The print data streams transmitted from terminals to the output devices are encrypted by the TLS / SSL protocols.


Data security: Not only the data during the transmission but also stored data on the hard disks of the multifunctional systems should be taken into account. The encryption of both the hard disk itself and the local data can be encrypted with the standard AES 256 bit; After completion of the print or scan operation, buffered data will be overwritten after the output, and thus will be erased.


Document Security: The "Confidential Printing" feature prevents unauthorized persons from viewing and taking printed documents. By activating this function, a PIN or password input is required on the output device: The employee who has sent the print job, enters the corresponding password at the printer and thereby starts the printing. This means that the printout does not take place until the respective employee is at the desired device and can take the print job directly from the output tray.


Security: Authentication and authorization procedures (PIN, password, RFID or NFC chip card) can be implemented in compatible printers and MFPs to protect corporate data. First, it is checked whether the user is allowed to work on the respective device. This will prevent unauthorized users from using the device and gain access to the corporate network.


Secure Device Management: The features ensure that log files of print jobs, system backups, and e-mail notifications are protected. They are designed to allow only authorized IT administrators to view sensitive information, such as backups and notifications.


For more information about security features of Samsung MFPs, see this PDF on samsung.com.


Acer Predator 21 X: Gaming notebook with curved display and eye tracking

Acer presents the Predator 21 X.


Acer presents at the CES in Las Vegas new gaming notebooks, which are full stuffed with high-quality technology. One of them is the Predator 21 X. As a highlight, it offers one of the first notebooks a curved display.


The Curator Display of the Predator is the most eye-catching feature of the new Acer gaming notebook. 21 inches it is great. G Sync, which synchronizes FPS and Hertz number, is also on board. Two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics cards and an Intel i7-7820HK processor provide the gaming experience. The Predator has 64GB of RAM, two SSDs with 512GB, and one HDD with 1TB of memory. The fast data transfer runs via USB-C with Thunderbolt 3.


To prevent the notebook from overheating during dubbing, the Predator 21 X has five system fans - three of which are AeroBlade metal fans - and nine heat pipes. The heat dissipation is additionally supported by the dust-repellent DustDefender technology from Acer. In addition, the fans can be adjusted with an app, so that they can still provide adequate cooling even in heavy use.


Extra to the Gamer's heart was the Predator 21 X with turquoise W, A, S and D keys, which can be used to replace the black keys of the keyboard. In addition, the buttons can be individually and individually programmed, according to Acer in 16.7 million color options. The numeric keypad of the keyboard can be additionally rotated and converted into a touchpad. Another highlight is the built-in eye tracking technology from Tobii. It allows the player to target opponents in the game with the eyes. The computer detects in which direction they are moving. Games like Deus Ex and Watchdogs 2 already support eye tracking, Tomb Raider is to follow.


Before the spring, the gaming notebook is available. The recommended retail price of Acer is € 9,999.