Other World Computing - Best New Storage Hardware

Company: Other World Computing
Company Description: OWC is a US-based manufacturer of storage and expansion products for creative professionals. From production-grade SSDs and external hard drives to expansion products and enterprise storage, OWC delivers workflow solutions perfectly tailored for any project. With campuses in Illinois, Texas and Nevada, OWC is committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Hardware - Storage

Nomination Title: Other World Computing's Envoy Pro FX

Brand New Product
Debute Date: January 11, 2021

Debut Press Release: https://www.owcdigital.com/company/press-releases/owc-announces-envoy-pro-fx-as-fastest-most-compatible-waterproof-and-ultra-rugged-drive-available

Product Page: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-envoy-pro-fx

Product Images:
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The Envoy Pro FX universal compatible Thunderbolt and USB Portable SSD supports the max performance capability of any interface up to 2800MB/s. Built like a tank with dust/drop/waterproof certification, you can transfer gigabytes of data in seconds anywhere.

Ideal for everyone and every need for Mac and PC compatibility spanning back to 2010, it is fast, tough, Bus-powered (no AC adapter needed) portability.

The OWC Envoy Pro FX goes to the next level by being the ideal drive for various uses and ranging from photography, video, and document storage backups to a secondary/portable OS boot drive. The perfect on-set project drive for editing dailies, multi-angled camera shots, utilizing large sample libraries within audio projects, or portable Steam games library.

Its sleek, heat-dissipating charcoal grey aluminum housing is IP67 rated so that you can work in the dirtiest and wettest environments. Take on the urban jungle or a chaotic movie set with supreme confidence that your data is protected by MIL-STD810G certified military-level drop toughness.

It's so tough that it was sent into space and back aboard the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket. Whether you're dropping it in a puddle or suspending it in zero-G, the Envoy Pro FX has all the right stuff.

OWC Envoy Pro FX Highlights

• Plug & play with past, present and future Macs, Windows and Linux PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices
• Supports the max performance capability of any Thunderbolt and USB interface – up to 2800MB/s
• Perfect for audio, video, photography, graphics, gaming, and general data storage/backup use
• Advanced storage technology with TRIM support works with Thunderbolt to deliver the fastest and most reliable portable drive performance available today
• Certified dustproof, drop-proof, and waterproof
• Bus-powered and smaller that most compact smartphones
• Fanless, heat dissipating aluminum housing for distraction-free operation
• Included Thunderbolt/USB cable plugs into to any machine, anywhere
• Up to 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty and lifetime US-based support  

Price Range (240GB to 2TB): $199 to $499
Critical Reception: Multi-Award Winning Product
Customer satisfaction: No customer reviews available yet
Sales met or exceeded expectation? Met expectation
Sold out of initial production runs? No

Envoy Pro FX: Reviews and Media Coverage

Macworld: https://www.macworld.com/article/3606444/owc-envoy-pro-fx-ssd-review.html
Beta News:https://betanews.com/2021/01/16/owc-envoy-pro-fx-nvme-m2-ssd-thunderbolt-usb/
ZDNet: https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/owc-envoy-pro-fx-external-ssd/
DP Review: https://www.dpreview.com/news/0969052666/owc-envoy-pro-fx-ssd-ultra-rugged-ssd-max-sequential-read-speeds-2800mb-s
Videomaker: https://www.videomaker.com/news/the-owc-envoy-pro-fx-could-be-the-fastest-rugged-drive/
Cult Of Mac: https://www.cultofmac.com/732244/owc-owc-envoy-pro-f-rugged-portable-ssd/
Peta Pixel: https://petapixel.com/2021/01/11/owc-announces-waterproof-portable-ssd-capable-of-2800-mb-s-speeds/
Slashgear:https://www.slashgear.com/owcs-new-thunderbolt-docks-and-portable-ssds-give-wfh-an-upgrade-11654449/
Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomcoughlin/2021/01/20/2021-ces-consumer-storage/?sh=17f10943594f
Twice: https://www.twice.com/industry/twice-residential-systems-announce-picks-awards-winners-for-ces-2021