Windows 10: How is a "portable" SSD a great thing?

Discus and support How is a "portable" SSD a great thing? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I've recently been noticing alot of "portable" SSD drives that connect via USB. (USB 3.1 I think is what I saw though I'm not sure that that is the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by orlando1974, Mar 23, 2019.

  1. How is a "portable" SSD a great thing?


    Hi, I've recently been noticing alot of "portable" SSD drives that connect via USB. (USB 3.1 I think is what I saw though I'm not sure that that is the minimum port requirement...)

    From what I understand about hard drives though, I always thought that they were limited by the port to which they are connected. So.... given that SSDs are supposedly blazingly fast (at least when connected internally via SATA or .M2), how is an SSD capable of being blazing fast and therefore a worthwhile investment when it is a "portable" one connected via USB?

    :)
     
    orlando1974, Mar 23, 2019
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  2. mozart wont register on portable devices

    followed steps to troubleshoot error code c101002e,tried expand portable devices and my phone is not listed. Although zune does?
     
    booner_mozartwp7, Mar 23, 2019
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  3. RejZoR Win User
    Samsung Intros the SSD T3 Portable Solid State Drives

    Well, these are truly shock proof so that's great for portable drives. HDD's can die even if they have a parked head and you drop it by mistake. No such thing with SSD's.
     
    RejZoR, Mar 23, 2019
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  4. Dice Vil Win User

    How is a "portable" SSD a great thing?

    Portable HDD full but isn`t..

    Hi Graham,

    In most cases, this may already point to a hardware issue. We suggest doing the following to properly isolate this:

    • Connect your portable HDD to a different port.
    • Connect your portable HDD to a different PC.
    • Connect other storage devices.

    If you find that other storage devices work properly and your portable HDD still encounters an error with other computers, then this is already a hardware issue and you'll need to get in touch with the device manufacturer for assistance and troubleshooting.

    Feel free to post back if you need more help.
     
    Dice Vil, Mar 23, 2019
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