Hitachi launches 80GN 2.5-inch HDDs for laptops

NEW DELHI: Hitachi has launched Travelstar 80GN 2.5-inch hard disk drives for Laptops. Available in capacities from 80GB to 20GB, the drives have a rotational speed of 4200rpm and are based on ATA-6 interface standard.

The 80GN offers high capacity and high performance in the industry with a 80GB, 9.5mm hard drive. It provides areal densities of up to 70Gbits/sq.inch, yielding up to 40GB of capacity per disk. All 80GN models contain Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor technology for idle and operating acoustic performance.

Travelstar leverages latest laminated Antiferromagnetically-coupled (AFC) media, also known as "pixie dust" and provides operational shock rating of up to 200Gs (2ms). It also features Drive Noise Suppression System (DNSS). Fast Ultra-DMA 100 2.5-inch Hitachi Travelstar 80GN features industry- mobile hard drives standard high data transfer rates to help ensure ultimate performance.

(CyberMedia News Service)