Mac memory and storage reseller Trans Intl has announced the online availability of a new Toshiba 2.5-inch hard disk that’s 9.5 mm thick. It’s available in both internal and external (FireWire-equipped) configurations starting at US$249.
The new drive has a 5400RPM mechanism and sports the largest cache size available in its form factor — 16MB. That enables it to achieve system-level performance up to 12 percent faster than 4200RPM drives limited to 2MB cache buffers, according to Trans Intl. It also features a fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor, which works quieter than other mechanisms, and features an ATA-5 compliant interface capable of supporting data transfer speeds up to 100MB/sec.
Trans Intl claims the new drive is large and fast enough for portable video recording and editing, and sports lower power consumption than 3.5-inch hard disk drives. It’s available in a 40GB capacity, and can also be ordered in an external FireWire configuration that uses the Oxford Semiconductor Oxford 911 bridge chip.
Visit the Trans Intl Web site for more details or ordering instructions.
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