Toshiba announced the world’s first 1.8-inch dual platter hard drive with a storage capacity of 240GB. The HDD is designed for portable multimedia players, camcorders and mobile PCs.
There are 120GB and 80GB versions as well. The 240GB drive will enter mass production towards the end of this month, the 120GB is already in production.
Key Features:
1. Achieving areal density of 531.9Mbit/mm2 (344Gbspi).
MK2431GAH and MK1231GAL achieve an areal density of 531.9Mbit/mm2, the result of improving the read-write head and of an enhanced magnetic layer. With the same two platter 1.8-inch design as Toshiba’s current 160GB product, MK2431GAH offers a 240GB capacity, the highest yet achieved.
2. Improved energy consumption efficiency2).
Compared to the current 160GB MK1626GCB, the new MK2431GAH improves energy consumption efficiency2), as defined under the Japanese legal standard, to 0.0013W/GB, a 33% improvement.
3. Environmentally conscious products
(1) Lower CO2 emissions during the product lifecycle3)
During their lifecycle, the MK1231GAL will lower CO2 emissions by approximately 54g a year.
(2) RoHS compatible
The new drives comply with the European Union’s RoHS directive4) for eliminating use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(3) All new products meets standards for certification as a standout Toshiba ECP
Toshiba promotes an “Excellent ECP” program to stimulate creation of high value products offering exceptional environmental friendliness. For more information, visit http://www.toshiba.co.jp/env/en/products/index.htm
*1 The industry’s largest commercially available capacity in 1.8-inch hard disk drive, as of Sept 10, 2008 (source: Toshiba)
*2 Energy consumption efficiency is calculated based on power consumption divided by formatted capacity, as defined by Japanese law.
*3 Comparison based on MK6015MAP (Year 2000 model). Based on Toshiba’s evaluation method of LCA (Life Cycle Assesment).
*4 The RoHS Directive, which came into effect in July 2006, is a European Union directive that eliminates the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.