MacBook Pro ExpressCard 34 Devices Coming--Serial ATA Adapter from FirmTek

2004–09April 25, 2006Bill FoxPeripherals
FirmTek, a maker of Serial ATA (SATA) storage solutions for the Macintosh platform, unveiled their new SeriTek/2SM2-E, a Serial ATA ExpressCard host adapter, at NAB 2006. With transfer rates up to 3 gigabits per second per port, this breakthrough solution sets a new standard for handling data in a remote setting. FirmTek's established hot-swap compatibility also makes it easy for users to move entire drives and arrays from the MacBook Pro to any FirmTek-equipped desktop system in seconds. FirmTek said the SeriTek/2SM2-E will be available July-September for $120. [Bill Fox]



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