Country:
 

Toshiba packs 160 GB in 1.8" 5400 RPM disk

hwi-h  News » Toshiba packs 160 GB in 1.8" 5400 RPM disk

News items

Toshiba packs 160 GB in 1.8" 5400 RPM disk

Toshiba packs 160 GB in 1.8

Author: Marc Mouthaan

Publication: 06/14/2008 1:43 PM

News type: Product news

Sources: Engadget / Fudzilla

Views: 710

Toshiba introduces a new 1.8" hard disk which is to raise the bar in performance. Where most compact 1.8" disks are limited to 4200rpm, the new MK1617GSG runs at 5400 rpm. Combined with a capacity of 160 GB, this 1.8" drive is to be the fastest in its class, meaning it's a cheap alternative for the uprising SSD technology. 

Toshiba's 160GB disk uses two 80 GB platters and is just a bit thicker than a regular 1.8" model. This means the disk won't fit in mediaplayers like the iPod Classic and the thin MacBook Air laptop. In theory, this new model would be able to reach an average access time of 15ms. The disk has a micro-SATA interface and 8MB cache, the interface is compatible with the SATA II standard.

thumb

Image source: Engadget

Apart from the 160GB version with two platters, Toshiba will also release a single-platter 80 GB version, which is likely to be a regular-sized 1.8" disk. The new 5400 rpm drives will be available for the larger systembuilders in August this year. 

Advertisement

More hard disks/ssd's news More Toshiba news
New Buffalo SSD's Toshiba also introduces netbook
Toshiba crams 240 GB on a 1,8 inch hard disk Toshiba crams 240 GB on a 1,8 inch hard disk
Scythe launches hard disk-module Toshiba launches new 100Hz Full-HD TV's
Chaintech: SSD's as you see fit Toshiba uses AMD's Puma platform in laptops
Samsung announces creditcard-sized hard disks Toshiba updates Portege R500 with 128 GB SSD


 

No comments.

Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:


Hardware.Info in other countries: België - Nederland - United Kingdom - United States