Tremendous growth in the sub-notebook, thin-and-light mobile PC category has brought 1.8-inch HDDs to the forefront of small form factor computing. Toshiba, which is a leading manufacturer of storage solutions has announced its new high-capacity series of SATA 1.8-inch HDDs. The new 5,400 RPM HDDs come in single-platter 80GB1 and dual-platter 160GB models, delivering market-leading capacity, high-performance and durability in compact packages for spaceefficient mobile PC systems.
The storage capacities offered by the 160GB MK1617GSG and 80GB MK8017GSG mirror those of larger form factor HDDs, while reducing the storage footprint by nearly 40 percent compared with the 2.5-inch form factor. Combined with the new micro-SATA connector, Serial-ATA 1.5Gb/s interface and 5,400 RPM spin speed, the MKxx17GSG series offers small and light-weight solutions at increased data transfer rates for enhanced performance in subnotebook PCs.
The company is now shipping its 17th generation of 1.8-inch HDDs and has brought to market more than 25 different models. Toshiba's new 80GB and 160GB HDDs will ship to PC manufacturers and distribution partners in August 2008.
via Toshiba Storage
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