Seagate ships portable 160GB 2.5" drive
updated 08:05 am EDT, Mon August 7, 2006
Seagate 2.5" 160GB HD
Seagate today announced its new 160GB portable drive. The new addition to its 'Momentus" 2.5-inch SATA hard drive product line is available from select retailers such as Transt Int. The new drive offers speeds up to 5400RPM as well as an 8MB cache. The drive is compatible with MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and (Intel) Mac Minis and any other Mac or PCs utilizing 2.5-inch drives. Featuring high shock tolerance, low power consumption, and quiet load/unload acoustics, the drive is designed for those "who value their quiet portables or slim desktops but need more storage." The 160GB Momentus 2.5-inch SATA hard drive is now shipping for $270; for an additional $100, it can be ordered with the miniXpress enclosure.
