Toshiba launches faster compact size 1.8-inch HDD with SATA interface

By Daniel Lim/

Barely 2 months ago, Toshiba revealed 5 new slim line of ultra compact 1.8" HDD, and now they announce another series with SATA interface and update its rotating speed to 5400RPM. The new drives offer higher levels of vibration and shock resistance compare a typical 2.5-inch HDD with lower power consumption.

The MK1216GSG offers a storage capacity of 120GB, while the MK8016GSG has a capacity of 80GB. Both features a two- platter design with average seek time of 15ms and 1.5Gps SATA interface speed. Toshiba will put both drives in mass production starting April this year.

[press release]

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