Toshiba debuts 200GB 2.5-inch drive
updated 04:50 pm EDT, Mon June 5, 2006
200GB 2.5\" drive debuts
Toshiba today debuted a 2.5-inch double-platter hard drive that features the highest density of any like component. The disk utilizes perpendicular magnetic recording technology to store 277.1 megabits per square millimeter, or 178.8 gigabits per square inch, according to PC World. The drive, which is designed to hold 200GB, is slated for mass production in August. Portable music player manufacturers could incorporate the new drive in future products to boost storage capacities, and Toshiba was recently rumored to be developing just such a player to compete with Apple's iPod. Though Microsoft denied involvement, rumors recently circulated that numerous companies are teaming up to take on Apple in the digital media player market with new products and services.
