HD technology has revolutionized the way we use, save and share media in it’s many forms and shapes. Hard drives that used to live within the hot CPU’s of our desktops can now be directly connected to smart-technology TV’s and other devices allowing information such as online purchased movies to be played directly on-screen without a need for a PC. The realm of the external SATA-hard drive and the advent of the mobile mini-laptops changed the way we browse the net. Read more…
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First, the SATA standard has reduced the wires needed for connection from the IDE’s thick cables down to an 8-pin connector. This eliminates the need for the bulky cable and also improves overall PC cooling efficiency allowing better air circulation inside the casing. The other and most enticing difference is the ability to hot-swap meaning hard drives can be replaced without having to turn off the power of the computer system as long as there is no read/write operation in progress.
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Fujitsu Asia introduced the MHW2BK series of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives (HDDs).
Made mainly for blade server, industrial, robotic, surveillance and telecommunications operations, the MHW2BK series of HDDs has been considered with a spindle speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (rpm) and a maximum data rate of 3 gigabits per second (Gb/s).
The product line also incorporates features to decrease the adverse effects of rotational vibration (such as read or write failures) which may arise when multiple drives are mounted on a single chassis and rotated at high speeds, for increased operational stability.
Specifications of the MHW2BK Series
Form factor 2.5”
Capacity * 60 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB
Interface Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
Rotational speed 7,200 rpm
Avg seek time (typ) 10.5ms (read); 12.5 ms (write)
Data transfer rate Max 300 MB/s
Buffer size 8 MB
Shock tolerance
- Operating 300 G (2 ms)
- Non-operating 900 G (1 ms)
Power Supply + 5 V ± 5%
Power consumption R/W (typ) 2.1 W (1.5 Gb/s) / 2.3 W (3.0 Gb/s)
Idle (typ) 0.80 W (in slumber mode
Standby (typ) 0.13 W (in slumber mode)
Acoustics Idle (typ) 2.5 bels or less
Dimensions (H x W x L) 9.5 x 70 x 100 mm
Weight 116 g or less
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Coolness!
Western Digital has a new product and they have only recently launched it. It’s the WD Passport Portable which is a 320-Gbyte hard disk drive. It comes (so far) in black and weighs less than five ounces. It is a plug-and-play and lightweight Passport that connects to computers via USB port. It needs no power adapter (even if you can have one) since it is drawn from the USB bus. The WD Passport Portable also has available software for keeping files both in the Passport and the host computer in synch. This new gadget is aimed at people who need a portable backup device for large files such as music, video, and other data. This gadget is both PC and Apple Mac desktop and notebook compatible.
Source: Information Week