The hassle with high capacity hard drives is that they are concerning the size and weight of a brick, and just as bad for throwing in glass houses or ultrathin laptops. Samsung is slimming up the beastliest of disks though, with the just announced Spinpoint M8. Inside this 1TB drive are a couple of 500GB storage platters, rather than the 3 334MB ones present in most storage solutions of this size. By way of AFT, Advanced format technology, Sammy was ready to up the storage density and trim its latest Spinpoint to a svelte 9.5mm thick (your average 1TB drive is 12.5mm). As an added bonus, the increased density also boosts performance and gear efficiency because the drives heads have to move less. For you to slap one on your notebook you are able to pick one up for $129, and we’re sure some of these will discover a home those skinny ” ultrabooks ” that Intel was talking up. Check up on the PR after the break.
SEOUL, Korea, June 9, 2011: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in digital consumer electronics and data technology, today announced its 500 gigabyte per platter, one terabyte internal harddisk, Spinpoint M8 to be used in mobile computing applications comparable to notebooks.
Samsung’s Spinpoint M8, which is composed of 2 500 gigabyte platters, provides users with one terabyte cupboard space . The shape factor support the 9.5mm height to comfortably slot in mobile computing applications.
The high density was achieved by using advanced format technology (AFT), which raises the information storage density per unit area, enabling efficient and convenient data storage. a discounted variety of components along with disks and heads also contribute to approximately seven percent increase in operation speeds and 8 percent decline in power demand.
The twin-platter Spinpoint M8 operates on a high-performance 3 gigabits per second SATA interface, provides an eight megabyte buffer memory and incorporates EcoSeek™ and NoiseGuard™ features for minimal noise levels. A redesign of the general structure ensures enhanced shock resistance to offer protection to the disk from physical fracture and knowledge loss.
Samsung’s C.H. Lee, vp of storage strategic marketing said, “The hot Spinpoint M8 line-up supports the continued growth curve for prime density data storage densities, especially because it raises the bar to exceed terabyte density levels within the mobile computing space.”
Spinpoint M8 is currently in mass production and available worldwide with the 1TB drive at an MSRP of $129.00.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a world leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the corporate contains eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the most fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a number one producer of digital TVs, semiconductors, cell phones and TFT-LCDs. For additional information, please visit www.samsungelectronics.com.
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