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News Release from: Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division | Subject: MK1216GSG and MK8016GSG
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 February 2008
Hard disks provide portable storage
boost
The dual platter 120Gbyte MK1216GSG offers an aerial density of 283.3Mbit/mm and can hold over 30,000 high-quality MP3 files or just over 150 hours of DVD quality MPEG-4 video.
Next-generation notebook PCs are set to get a substantial storage boost thanks to two new 1.8in hard disk drives (HDDs) from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division The company has released the the 120Gbyte MK1216GSG and 80Gbyte MK8016GSG, designed to provide high-capacity storage in high-end notebook computers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The dual platter 120Gbyte MK1216GSG offers an aerial density of 283.3Mbit/mm and can hold over 30,000 high-quality MP3 files or just over 150 hours of DVD quality MPEG-4 video.
Both the 120 and 80Gbyte HDD weigh approximately 62g, operate at 5400rev/min and support the SATA interface.
This enables a high data transfer rate of 1.5Gbit/s, ensuring that regardless of the file size, users will not experience delayed responsiveness when accessing data.
1.8in HDDs are suitable for ultra mobile PC users due to reduced power consumption, reduced noise and increased resistance to shock and vibration.
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