Thursday, August 5, 2004
Toshiba Begins Production of 60GB 1.8" HDs
Posted by James Fee in "THOUGHT" @ 11:00 AM
"You're probably wondering why Apple didn't announce a 60GB iPod, and I guess this is why. Toshiba hasn't even begun mass production of these yet. Toshiba Corporation will begin mass production of the "MK6006GAH," a 1.8" HD with the world's largest capacity at 60GB, in the third quarter of 2004. It is Open Price. The size is 54 x 78.5 x 8mm (W x D x H), and it weighs 62g. Also set to be available is a 30GB "MK30006GAL" drive, with a weight of 51g and a 5mm thickness. With a miniaturization of the head unit and an improvement of thin film media technology, the drive has achieved a 145Mbit/mm2 recording density; it has 30GB per platter. Also improved was the spindle motor, and with the use of a DC/DC convertor, the drive's power consumption has also been cut 20%."
Maybe we'll be looking at 30 GB and 60 GB iPods by Christmas? 8O
Maybe we'll be looking at 30 GB and 60 GB iPods by Christmas? 8O
