Lexar’s Muse portable SSD is less than 4mm thick
Lexar plans to launch the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD later this year in 512GB and 1TB capacities. The drive is designed to be less than 4mm thick at its thickest point and, according to The Verge, omits a USB-C port in favor of a proprietary cable.
Lexar plans to launch its Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD later this year in 512GB and 1TB capacities.
The drive measures less than 4mm thick at its thickest point, according to The Verge. Lexar is omitting a USB-C port and using a proprietary cable instead.
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