![]() ![]() Undercuting most mainstream and some budget SATA drives Crucial seems without worthwhile competition to the MX500. The MX500 is good, almost too good for how it’s priced. Considering that it outperformed it’s SATA bretheren and even gave NVMe drives a run in a few edge cases this makes the MX500 an easy decision if you’re considering 2.5 inch drives. However at the time of this wirting in every segment outside of the 256GB capacity the MX500 is coming in at a price equal to or below any other drive we’ve tested. I’d love to belive that any of these prices will be accurate for more than the next 24 hours however with the holidays being what they are that’s little more than a pipe dream. It even beat out both NVMe drives which looked like they had SATA devices beat outright. That high floor is enough for the MX500 to set a new record for our consistency calculation. It seems that the MX500 sees the floor drop in a few discrete steps while keeping things above 10k iops during it’s stable periods. The initial filling of the drive(possibly aided by SLC cache) dropping to a bi stable operation after a period of time. This scatter plot looks familiar it’s because it’s the operation we’re used to seeing on silicon motion controllers. It does leave the question what the IMFT nand used in the MX500 could do if it wasn’t held back by the use of SATA. The MX500 comes out swinging in AS SSD as well with the only drives holding a real advantage having moved to the NVMe interface. This is a huge improvement over what we saw on the BX300 so lets get to a comparison. ![]() ATTO 3.05Ītto shows a rapid ramp up for the MX500 likely thanks to an SLC caching layer. ![]() With that out of the way let’s see what the MX500 can do. The firmware used here appears related to the BX300 which used the same controller. This is our second glimpse at micron specific firmware on a Silicon Motion controller. What we do see is working TRIM for this drive. SSD-z is still having issues with 3d nand and newer controllers, if someone has an alternative to it(or can contact ) we’re open to suggestions. 64Gb and 128Gb drives are all but gone from the market today. As density increases we see the minimum viable size increase. We should take note that the smallest MX500 listed is 250GB and this may be the last generation for that as well. the MX500 does impress with a 5 year warranty and staggering 700TBW endurance especially on the massive 2TB model. Capacity 250GB 500GB 1TB 2TB Controller SM2258 SM2258 SM2258 SM2258 Firmware M3CR010 NAND Micron 2nd Gen 256Gbit 3d TLC Micron 2nd Gen 256Gbit 3d TLC Micron 2nd Gen 256Gbit 3d TLC Micron 2nd Gen 256Gbit 3d TLC Sequential Read 560 MB/s 560 MB/s 560 MB/s 560 MB/s Sequential Write 510 MB/s 510 MB/s 510 MB/s 510 MB/s 4k Random Read 95,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS 4k Random Write 90,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS Temperature range 0-70☌ 0-70☌ 0-70☌ 0-70☌ Dimensions 7mm X 69.85mm X 100.5mm 7mm X 69.85mm X 100.5mm 7mm X 69.85mm X 100.5mm 7mm X 69.85mm X 100.5mm Endurance 100TBW 180TBW 360TBW 700TBW Warranty 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 yearsĪll the performance numbers are where we expect them to be at this point with everything rated at “up to” the interface limit. An aluminum shell and included thermal material should make for an interesting comparison to the last time we saw an SM2258 with TLC in operation in a plastic enclosure. The SM2258 in use here is a four channel controller and this configuration ensures operation in a two die per channel configuration. Although we only have one side populated on the 500GB model the 1TB and 2TB models will use the empty pads. We see a double sided PCB contraining a total of 8 packages. Opening up the drive brings a few suprises. The drive continues to include a 7mm to 9.5mm plastic spacer although I have never seen the utility of this to date. The packaging of the MX500 is in line with what we’re used to seeing with sata SSDs. ![]()
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![]() It boasts a private DNS service among its advanced features so you can be protected even while using public Wi-Fi whether you're in Australia, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, the USA, or anywhere in between. Surfshark lists its registry in the British Virgin Islands but is a company with developers based in many MLAT countries as well. I discussed in great depth in my analysis of NordSec that it's possible that countries with Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) may well be able to pierce the corporate veil.Īlthough I didn't do as deep an in-depth Surfshark VPN review for security, the company has the same claims and limits as Nord. NordVPN has gotten a lot of mileage out of its Panamanian corporate registration, claiming that Panama puts its records out of the legal reach of governments and lawyers. With that said, let's look at the overall profile for these two vendors and their Wi-Fi. Let's get this out of the way upfront: If you're counting on a VPN for your physical freedom or to protect your life, you should not rely simply on reviews. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. ![]() This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. ![]() We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. ![]() ![]() The Intel M2M board runs on Ubuntu Linux for Atom as underlying OS. All software is modularised and runs as independent servers communicating over proprietary and some standardised protocols. LuminAR is a complex networked system connecting multiple computing and I/O devices.
![]() From what I have heard he isn't very good atm but can't comment, myself, as I have never used him. Mystic walls are nice for CC and Squire Cannonballs can do great single target DPS and CC but are still single target for 30 DU. PDT are quite powerful but heavily limited by Shield Geodes. The other heroes simply do not compare to these three. It is advised to still use some AoE to weed out mobs otherwise sheer mob count can potentially prove an issue but Dryad's Hornets can let you afk win a 4-man C7 map without any walls or hero DPS except on Rollers. EV2 has some of the best DPS for killing bosses as well.ĭryad's Hornets are very strong against everything but flying/Rollers. ![]() ![]() Reflect Wall also enables other towers to function safely even with Shield Geodes and does very high damage, particularly great for C6. Reflect Wall is basically mandatory for C6 else you have to find an EV2 to build one for you or skip from C5 to C7. It is also quite cheap DU wise and gets great benefits from upgrading. EV2's Proton Beam does very high damage while also being able to slow Lady Orcs who are immune to every other slow in the game (it shouldn't work but it does and Trendy intentionally refuses to fix it) while also being able to freeze mobs/Lady Orcs/bosses as well. ![]() A hero dmg + crit + hero boost monk with the right pet abilty and shards can instant kill bosses even in C7 and follow up near instant killing any other bosses while pet ability is on cooldown.ĮV2 violates rules and is designed as pure power creep. Lightning Aura are extremely cheap at 20 DU and great for dealing with tankies/bosses that reach the wall (you should be weeding out small fry before that point if possible for LA to focus tanky targets due to it being single target). Monk also has FA which is ideal against Shield Geodes which block projectiles and the little shield orcs since the damage is not reduced by their shields while providing strong AoE damage. Monk has Sky Guard Tower (tho PDT will do well for slightly less DU in some maps for anti-air). Monk and EV2 are the best characters followed by Dryad.īar a few chaos tiers with EMP orcs Monk will be used for everything. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Guardian Angel is a spiritual being who protects people from harm. You may also ask for guidance, protection from danger, and good health. When you pray to Guardian Angel, you are asking for help in protecting yourself and those around you. They ask for strength to do what is right and for forgiveness for their sins. Every day, Catholics try to make a personal prayer to God. When someone dies, their guardian angel continues to protect them until they reach heaven.Ĭatholics also pray to God for guidance and protection. ![]() Every person has a guardian angel who watches over them and helps them stay safe. Christians believe that through Jesus Christ, humans can be saved from their sins and inherit eternal life.Ĭatholics also believe in the power and presence of guardian angels. Catholics believe in the existence of one God who created the universe and all that exists in it. The Catholic faith is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. ![]() Prayer, masses, saints, and crucifixes are just a few examples. When people think of the Catholic faith, many images and ideas come to mind. So if you’re looking for a way to connect with God on a more personal level, consider praying to your guardian angel Catholic! Overview of the Catholic Faith Catholicism teaches that angels are living creatures who watch over us and can help us in our time of need. One popular way to pray is by invoking the aid of a guardian angel. From sending up petitions to the Almighty to seeking guidance in times of trouble, the benefits of prayer are vast and endless. For many people, prayer is an essential part of their daily routine. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Pokemon rubs their paws before impact in the opponents Pokemon which results in releasing parts of their static electricity through their handsĬreates a small stream of lightning from an electric type Pokemon which is directed through the air to the opponents Pokemon. Moveĭirect thunder attack, when raining the Pokemon is able to attract thunder from the clouds by creating a strong negative pool, the Pokemon moves in this moment over the enemy Pokemon which causes the thunder to flow through their body in the Pokemon directly beneath them. Fortunately, most electric types are either perfect runners or have very big amounts of electricity storage in their body in order to recharge their attacks. To recharge it, those kinds of Pokemon have to rub their skin on each other. Like modern batteries, they are able to store a certain amount of this electricity in their skin and are able to release it using certain movements. Now, electric types work differently, electric types Pokemon have certain properties in their skin which makes them sensitive to static electricity. Just a defensive tactic which increases the Pokemon defense by maintaining a more defensive posture (Decreases their offensive power though) The Pokemon releases all of its water in one big attack over the enemy Pokemon Pokemon needs to be of a certain size to have a big enough bladder to store all that waterĪttack only possible inside the water, the bigger the Pokemon the bigger the impact when it jumps out of the water to splash back in, able to cause big waves Physical attack which every crab which is big enough can easily useĭirect water attack spitting out big amounts of water Physical attacks trapping the opponent between certain extremities of their body (Trapping inside their claws for example) Stronger attack allowing them to channel their bubbles. Initial water attack, Pokemon with low channeling power creating bubbles using certain soap-like properties of their saliva Depending on the amount of water their skin is able to absorb humidity in the air around them to slowly fill up their water tanks between attacks. The second option would be slower and would depend on the humidity in the air. The first and easy option would be direct contact with water which would allow them to suck in the water and directly use it. Nevertheless, there are certain possibilities to regenerate this. Nevertheless, as Fire-type Pokemon, their attacks are limited to a certain amount of liters. Very strong attack, besides channeling the gas in a stream the Pokemon is able to store certain amounts of the gas in their mouth and release it all at onceįire punch Pokemon have the gas channels not only in their mouth but also in the palms of their hands which allows them to light the fire with their flint like fingernails just before an impact.Ī Pokemon with a certain speed is able to light up the terrain in which the Pokemon stands in and then run around the burning Pokemon which creates a wind trapping the enemy Pokemon in it.Īs fire types, water type Pokemon also need a way to handle water, water type Pokemon have an unusual big Bladder with, as the Fire-Type Pokemon, the possibility to channel the content of their bladder, using muscular contractions back through their mouth. More powerful attack, the Pokemon is now able to channel their gas into their mouth before they light it on for a static stream MoveĪn initial fire attack, the Pokemon doesn't have the ability yet to channel huge amounts of gas and releases it in small spits of lit gas. Since we're talking about realistic moves we have to see that in a realistic battle each fire Pokemon has a limited amount of gas per time available for fire attacks, which makes the battles more strategically using fire Pokemon. On the basis of that, not like humans, they have certain channels between the intestine and their mouth to make sure that gas can be used for natural defense mechanisms.Īdditionally, in order to light the gas up, their teeth have similar properties like, for example, flint, which, on the impact of the teeth on each other can light up certain amounts of this gas. Therefore, it is very important to know that all Fire-Type Pokemon create certain highly flammable gases in their intestine when digesting food (Like methane just better). Okay, first of all, before explaining move for move we need some basis on how we explain that those Pokemon are able to create fire. Since there is a huge number of moves this first edition will work on some selected moves. Hey everyone, today I asked myself what a good way would be to explain the different Pokemon move-sets if the Pokemon would exist in real life. ![]() ![]() ![]() They use a camera and image processing techniques to decode the barcode. Two-dimensional imaging scanners are a newer type of barcode reader. LED scanners can also be made using CMOS sensors, and are replacing earlier Laser-based readers. The important difference between a CCD reader and a pen or laser scanner is that the CCD reader is measuring emitted ambient light from the barcode whereas pen or laser scanners are measuring reflected light of a specific frequency originating from the scanner itself. Each individual light sensor in the CCD reader is extremely small and because there are hundreds of sensors lined up in a row, a voltage pattern identical to the pattern in a barcode is generated in the reader by sequentially measuring the voltages across each sensor in the row. Each sensor measures the intensity of the light immediately in front of it. In both pen readers and laser scanners, the light emitted by the reader is rapidly varied in brightness with a data pattern and the photo-diode receive circuitry is designed to detect only signals with the same modulated pattern.ĬCD readers (also known as LED scanners) Ĭharge-coupled device (CCD) readers use an array of hundreds of tiny light sensors lined up in a row in the head of the reader. ![]() As with the pen-type reader, a photo-diode is used to measure the intensity of the light reflected back from the barcode. ![]() Laser scanners direct the laser beam back and forth across the barcode. ![]() |
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