Pioneer introduces internal SSD Series – APS-SL2 and APS-SM1

Pioneer, a Japanese brand famous for its premium electronics and audio-visual innovations recently announces their newest SSD (solid-state drives) series – APS-SL2 and APS-SM1. Based on the best-in-class TLC NAND flash memory and SLC cache technology, the new SSD series aims to deliver incredible sequential read and write performance of up to 500MB/s and 400MB/s respectively.

Pioneer APS-SL2 and APS-SM1 — APS-SL2 (Left) and APS-SM1 (Right)

The new SSD series boasts 4 times higher read and write speeds as well as providing ultra-fast bootup and application load times compared to the traditional hard disk drives. Thanks to a choice of 2.5-inch SSD format (APS-SL2) and M.2 2280 form factor (APS-SM1), the new SSDs also allow an easy storage upgrade for the PCs (desktop and notebook) in 120 GB and 240 GB.

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Here are the specifications for the new SSD models:

Model Name	APS-SL2	APS SM1
Form Factor	2.5-inch	M.2 2280
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Capacity	120GB / 240GB	120GB / 240GB
Max. Sequential Read Speed	Up to 500MB/s	Up to 500MB/s
Max. Sequential Write Speed	Up to 400MB/s	Up to 400MB/s
Operating Temperature	0°C – 70°C	0°C – 70°C
Dimensions	100 x 70 x 7 mm	80 x 22 x 2 mm

Both the APS-SL2 and APS-SM1 models are specialized to provide anti-shock and anti-vibration protection as well as high reliability and low power consumption. Useful features such as the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature and advanced LDPC error-correction capability (for better data security and stability) present in the new models too. All of the new models are available for 3-year limited warranty!

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For more information on the specs of APS-SL2 and APS-SM1 or latest news of Pioneer, you can visit their official website.

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