Seagate Technology plc, a leader in storage solutions, has
announced it is shipping the world’s first 2TB, 7mm hard disk drive (HDD)— the
Seagate Mobile HDD. This ultra-high capacity mobile hard drive is the
lightest, fastest and most power efficient 7mm drive in the industry, enabling
a richer and more rewarding experience for users without compromising demand
for laptops that are slim, light, and powerful.
“In an industry first, our engineers have been able to boost areal
density to 1TB per platter in a 2.5-inch form factor, allowing our OEM
customers the flexibility to design and build virtually any kind of laptop they
can envision, with plenty of storage to boot,” said Matt Rutledge, Seagate’s
senior vice president, client storage. “Laptops today must satisfy consumer
demand for fast computing and high capacity storage capabilities on one hand,
while also offering compelling designs and slim styling on the other. With the
introduction of Seagate’s new Mobile HDD, laptop manufacturers no longer need
to make tradeoffs between these seemingly competing mandates.”
Seagate Mobile HDD
Weighing just 3.17 oz., the diminutive Mobile HDD is 25 percent
lighter than the previous generation of mobile hard drives. A smaller 7mm drive
frees up valuable space in a mobile device to accommodate additional
designed-in features, such as bigger batteries, more memory and better air
circulation.
“The drive’s high capacity, coupled with its ultra-slim,
lightweight footprint, empowers our engineers to create truly ground-breaking,
innovative system designs,” said JH Pan, director of SYS BG business operation
department, ASUS. “The new Seagate Mobile HDD is a true game changer, enabling
us to create high-capacity, thin and light laptops consumers crave at
mass-market price points they can afford.”
Utilizing 1TB per disk, the Seagate Mobile HDD delivers the
highest capacity possible in a small 7mm form factor. Compatible with most of
today’s mobile computers, the drive’s standard SATA 6Gb/s interface provides
for easy integration into existing laptop designs and portable computer
upgrades. With up to 2TB of space, the Mobile HDD enables affordable high
capacity storage, while supporting over 200,000 photos, 250,000 songs or 124
hours of high definition video. The drive is available in both 1TB and 2TB
capacities.
“Data growth continues to explode and as such more and more data
is being created and stored on mobile devices,” says Wentao Yang, vice
president, global procurement, Lenovo. “Seagate is addressing this challenge
head on by introducing the Mobile HDD, an innovative new drive that provides
our designers with the freedom to create devices with high capacity in a form
factor consumers demand— making it a win win for both of us.”
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