Seagate 1 Inch Hard Disk

Seagate just unveil the new ST1.3 Series 12GB 1-inch hard disk that come with the latest perpendicular recording technology. It boosts 23% smaller footprint, 50% more storage capacity, yet 30% less power consumption than existing 1-inch hard disks in the market.

What does it meant to the people in the street? The new hard disk model is specifically targeted at embedded devices in consumer electronics, particularly mobile media applications, in the likes of digital portable media player, smart phones etc. The disk measures only 40 x 30 x 5 mm, and has a G-Force Protection feature up to 2,000G.

• Perpendicular Recording increases data density while decreasing moving parts for a more dependable drive
• G-Force Protection enables skip-free media storage and playback, with shock resistance up to 2,000G, enabling drive to survive 1.5 m drop onto hard concrete or ceramic surfaces
• RunOn technology keeps read heads on track while device is in motion

According to the news release from Seagate:

"By offering a whopping 12GB of storage in a smaller footprint, the ST1.3 Series hard drive is a powerful solution for increasingly sophisticated media devices such as digital audio players, portable media players, and mobile phones. According to IDC, the worldwide mobile phone market is expected to grow 7% in 2006 to 857.9 million units. IDC forecasts that the worldwide converged mobile device market will reach 181 million units by the end of 2009 and worldwide portable multimedia player shipments are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 95% between 2005-2009."