Notebook PC hard drive features 320GB capacity

Hitachi has released a new 5,400 RPM notebook hard drives that has a maximum available capacity of 320GB. Designed to support the multi-tasking needs of consumers and commercial users balancing mobile computing and movies, music, photos and games on-the-go, the 2.5-inch Travelstar 5K320 feature optional Bulk Data Encryption (BDE) for users requiring increased data security and enhanced availability models designed for use in 24x7 environments.

Travelstar 5K320’s Serial ATA (SATA) interface provides a fast 3Gb/s data transfer rate, allowing the drive to be used in a wide variety of applications including mainstream computing, portable external storage devices, small form factor video devices, game consoles and other advanced mobile devices. The hard drive feature design enhancements that include altitude-sensing Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC), an improved actuator latch and fourth generation perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) head technology, which combine to safeguard user data that might otherwise be compromised as a result of accidental falls, bumps and rough handling. The drives also include TrueTrack technology, which improves tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments. These features combine to deliver an industry-leading 400Gs of operating shock protection.

The hard drive likewise features low-power operation, consuming only 1.8W of power when reading and writing, and 550mW when idle.

The Travelstar 5K320 is available in single or dual-platter configurations with capacities between 80GB and 320GB. The 320GB version can hold up to 320 hours of digital video, 160 PC computer games or 80,000 four-minute songs.