Seagate super slim SSD

[MyWorld]

Have been waiting for this one:

The new Momentus is a 1.8-inch width, seven millimeter thick drive with a single platter, able to store up to 320GB.

Now that is one compact drive!

http://www.internetnews.com/storage/article.php/11205_3852011_1

 

[kayvee]

Yup the days of the spinners are numbered. Was wondering when Seagate was to get into SSD's.

 

[killadoob]

About time one of the big spinner HDD companies get in on the act.

 

[PeterCH]

Have been waiting for this one:

Now that is one compact drive!

http://www.internetnews.com/storage/article.php/11205_3852011_1

Why do they use the word 'platter'? An SSD is a circuit board with flash memory chips, rechargeable battery, a controller and a buffer. There's no platters to speak of.

 

[PeterCH]

About time one of the big spinner HDD companies get in on the act.

When it comes to SSDs the memory and CPU companies - such as Intel and Toshiba are usually better suited to deliver a superior product.

 

[DjStyles]

Why do they use the word 'platter'? An SSD is a circuit board with flash memory chips, rechargeable battery, a controller and a buffer. There's no platters to speak of.

Was thinking the exact same thing.

 

[kayvee]

Why do they use the word 'platter'? An SSD is a circuit board with flash memory chips, rechargeable battery, a controller and a buffer. There's no platters to speak of.

The article refers to two different drive technologies, SSD's and how Seagate plan to get involved, then mentions the new single platter 1.8" spinner. The title makes it a little clearer

Seagate Goes Super Thin and Solid State

When it comes to SSDs the memory and CPU companies - such as Intel and Toshiba are usually better suited to deliver a superior product.

I wouldn't count on the big spinner boys sitting back and watching their technology become obsolete without getting involved.