[Jonathon Watkins]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0406/0...eagate5gbmd.asp

Tmulli spotted that DPreview have got the inside track on a new Seagate 5Gb Compact Flash II sized Hard disk:

"…..although they can't use the name 'Microdrive' that is essentially what this device is. Details at this point are a little thin on the ground, the metal cased device will be available in 2.5 GB and 5 GB capacities, it has a rotational speed of 3600 RPM and features 'RunOn' technology which appears to be a buffering system which avoids data loss if the unit is knocked or vibrated in use. Seagate will also be producing a 'built in' version of the device which is designed to be hardwired into devices such as MP3 players or PDA's."



Now, how does the "built-in version" sound to you? I believe that it may just be the very thing I've been looking forward to. Mmmmm, Pocket PCs with 5Gb of storage space built in…… :werenotworthy:

[Jonathon Watkins]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0406/0...eagate5gbmd.asp

Tmulli spotted that DPreview have got the inside track on a new Seagate 5Gb Compact Flash II sized Hard disk:

"…..although they can't use the name 'Microdrive' that is essentially what this device is. Details at this point are a little thin on the ground, the metal cased device will be available in 2.5 GB and 5 GB capacities, it has a rotational speed of 3600 RPM and features 'RunOn' technology which appears to be a buffering system which avoids data loss if the unit is knocked or vibrated in use. Seagate will also be producing a 'built in' version of the device which is designed to be hardwired into devices such as MP3 players or PDA's."



Now, how does the "built-in version" sound to you? I believe that it may just be the very thing I've been looking forward to. Mmmmm, Pocket PCs with 5Gb of storage space built in…… :werenotworthy:

[ghostppc]

Awesome! Does anyone remember when 32 megs was more storage than anyone would ever need? Yeah right. Give me the 100 gig microdrive and that might be enough!! :mrgreen: For now, how soon will these 5 gig cards drop in price?

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by GHOSTPPC

For now, how soon will these 5 gig cards drop in price?

Hopefully faster now that there's a sign of increasing competition. :mrgreen:

--janak

[CESkins]

Now, how does the "built-in version" sound to you? I believe that it may just be the very thing I've been looking forward to. Mmmmm, Pocket PCs with 5Gb of storage space built in

Microdrive built-in=Increased power consuption=faster battery drain. I will have to take a wait and see approach but great step in the right direction towards higher capacities.

[bbarker]

...MICRO-seized Hard DRIVE...

Hmm...new technology?

[Jonathon Watkins]

Originally Posted by bbarker

Hmm...new technology?

No, play on words /visual joke. ops:

Micro......Drive!

(Remember they are not allowed to call it a Microdrive as Hitachi owns that name).

(Well it worked for me :wink

[buckyg]

I was debating about pointing out "seized". What came to mind is that it might "seize" battery power much faster since it's a drive. Okay, enough of that... The increased storage is definitely a step in the right direction!

[ghostppc]

Originally Posted by CESkins

Microdrive built-in=Increased power consuption=faster battery drain. I will have to take a wait and see approach but great step in the right direction towards higher capacities.

I agree. But it's still a step in the right direction. To have pda's with large capacity drives that are either soldered in or better yet, user removeable like desktop pc's, by using solid-state cards like CF and secure digital. *sigh* Someday.

[Jonathon Watkins]

ops: OK - get it now. :wink: Fixed.

Typing too fast will get you into trouble! This is an official announcement by the committee to improve spell checkers to know what you *actually* meant! :wink:

[Steven Cedrone]

Well, since it spins, it could seize... :wink:

Steve