Samsung 1TB Spinpoint M8 HDD for Notebooks unvieled

New Samsung dual-platter 1TB HDD supports 9.5mm height.

Jun 8 2011, 11:26pm CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsun 1TB Spinpoint M8 HDD for Notebooks unvieled

Samsung unveiled today the 1TB Spinpoint M8 HDD for mobile computers. Samsung's Spinpoint M8, which consists of two 500 gigabyte platters, provides users with one terabyte storage space. The form factor support the 9.5mm height to comfortably fit in mobile computing applications.

The high density was achieved by utilizing advanced format technology (AFT), which raises the data storage density per unit area, enabling efficient and convenient data storage. A reduced number of components such as disks and heads also contribute to approximately seven percent increase in operation speeds and eight percent decline in power demand.

The dual-platter Spinpoint M8 operates on a 3 gigabits per second SATA interface, provides an eight megabyte buffer memory and incorporates EcoSeek and NoiseGuard features for minimal noise levels. A redesign of the overall structure ensures enhanced shock resistance to protect the disk from physical fracture and data loss.

The Samsung Spinpoint M8 is currently in mass production and available worldwide with the 1TB drive at an MSRP of $129.00.

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