Hopefully, we caught your attention with our last couple of posts about next-generation Thunderbolt 3. What we didn’t mention was that the new technology for your storage and display devices will not be plug-compatible with your first- and second-generation Thunderbolt gear.
Flash-based external direct-attached storage (DAS) devices have been rapidly evolving over the last few years. The emergence of USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C has led to external peripherals adopting it for the host interface. DAS units are no exception, and we have seen vendors release a number of Type-C devices over the last year or so.
G-Technology recently expanded its G-DRIVE portfolio, with its first solid state portable drive, the G-DRIVE slim SSD USB-C. David Shapton took one for a spin.
The new MacBook Pro is here and it only has Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports. But that’s OK, because USB-C is fast, future-proof, and will eventually (probably) replace standard USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, power, and more.
The G-DRIVE uses a USB Type-C connector and draws all the power it needs from a USB connection. It includes a USB-C cable and a USB-C-to-A cable so you can use the drive with older USB-A devices. It delivers 1TB of storage capacity and is sold