Staff WritersThe industry’s first notebook hard drive featuring perpendicular recording shows the way of the future with a 160GB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor.
The Portable Hard Drive storage capacity is 30 per cent higher than the current standard thanks to the new perpendicular storage technology which significantly increases the bit density by laying down the data elements vertically instead of horizontally.The 160GB drive enables users to carry a massive array of business files, digital music, digital photos, digital videos and games in a package that weighs less than one pound.
Engineered to be taken on the road, the Portable Hard Drive features a robust internal shock-mounted design and aluminium alloy enclosure to protect from drops and falls. Additionally, it is powered through the computers’ USB port, eliminating the need for a power cord; delivers up to 480Mbps, optimal for transferring huge amounts of data; and is Macintosh and PC compatible. The Portable External Hard Drive also includes the award winning Bounce Back Express software used in Seagate’s desk-top storage solutions, making backups easier and faster than ever.
The Seagate 160GB Portable Hard Drive will be available in February, 2006 and will retail for $520.