Tag: hard drive

Seagate Announces Hard Drive With 2TB Capacity In a 7MM Package

Seagate Technology, has announced a new hard disk that can offer 2TB of storage capacity in a 7mm package. This new development will help in the production of mobile products that can cater to the modern stylus. This can be fitted into a thin, light-weight, fast, power-efficient and cost-effective handset.

This new hard drive weighs 3.17 oz which is said to be 25% lighter than its predecessors and further makes itself practical and useful by being able to free up valuable space in a mobile device to accommodate additional designed-in features like – bigger batteries, more memory and better air circulation.

“In an industry first, our engineers have been able to boost areal density to 1TB per platter in a 2.5-inch form factor, which will give OEMs the flexibility to design and build virtually any kind of mobile device they can envision, with plenty of storage to boot,” said Mark Re, Seagate’s chief technology officer.

This 2TB hard drive is capable of storing more than ” 500,000 songs, 320,000 photos, and 240 hours of high definition videos or 26 hours of 4K ultra-high definition content.” The hard drive comes in an HDD format, however, Seagate is currently said to be examining a Hybrid version that could come with a NAND flash.

September 2, 2015
WD gets go ahead to buy Hitachi’s HDD business

Western Digital had announced its plans to buy Hitachi’s (or Acquire) Hard Drive business for a total of 4.3 Billion US $. Regulators only approved the Western Digital deal after assurances that the company would sell off some its production assets, including a manufacturing plant, and transfer some intellectual property to the new unit being put on the auction block.

So as soon ad WD can sell off their existing plant, they will be ready to take over Hitachi’s units.

November 24, 2011
3TB Hardrives go Head to head – Seagate Barracuda XT Tops charts

Folks over at HotHardware decided to put all the new 3TB HDDs to test and up to their claims. The Seagate Barracuda XT came out like a winner from the whole fight, considering it has an 4GB ssd built onto the platter, it was quite obviously leading.

Check out the full test at link below

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September 9, 2011
Transcend Introduces USB 3.0 StoreJet 25A3 Portable Hard Drive (PR)
Transcend has launched the new StoreJet 25A3 Portable Hard Drives in India. Available in 3 sizes 500GB , 750GB and 1TB, these drives are available now at a local Transcend dealer.

Specs include
- USB 3.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0
- Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second
- Advanced internal hard drive suspension system
- Durable and shock-resistant
- Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required
- USB powered – no external adapter necessary
- Power saving sleep mode
- Transcend Elite backup and security software
- LED power / data transfer activity indicator
- 256-bit AES file & folder encryption
- One Touch Auto-Backup button
- Three-year Limited Warranty
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In a move to further strengthen its product portfolio in the range of USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products announces the launch of feature-packed StoreJet 25A3, USB 3.0 portable hard drive in India. Besides its slender and compact design, this next generation, shock resistant portable hard drive flaunts impressive looks along with robust durability. Featuring strikingly fast data transfer speeds, powerful software tools and up to a full terabyte of storage capacity, the StoreJet 25A3 is an ultimate choice for everyday backup and storage needs.

Equipped with a next-generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection interface and backwards compatible with USB 2.0,the Transcend StoreJet 25A3 portable hard drive provides 10 times the bandwidth of USB 2.0. Thanks to the improved connection speed of USB 3.0, the StoreJet 25A3 delivers real-world transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s – fast enough to transfer a full DVD in just 50 seconds. Much more than just a place to store files, the StoreJet 25A3 can also function as an advanced data backup station, with a convenient One Touch Auto-Backup button for swift, effortless data backup and synchronization when used with the bundled Transcend Elite software backup and security software. To add to its security measures, the Transcend hard drive comes with powerful 256-bit AES file & folder encryption features.

Transcend’s exclusive shock-absorbing suspension damper system, the StoreJet 25A3 effectively protects its internal hard drive by softening the force of impact in case of accidental slips or falls.

With easy plug and play features, StoreJet 25A3 requires no drivers. Powered by USB, there is no requirement of external adapter and can run on power saving sleep mode.

Key Features:

Ø Super Speed USB 3.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0

Ø Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second

Ø Advanced internal hard drive suspension system

Ø Extra-large storage capacity

Ø Sleek durable and shock-resistant

Ø Easy Plug and Play operation – no drivers required

Ø USB powered – no external adapter necessary

Ø Power saving sleep mode

Ø includes Transcend Elite backup and security software – LED power / data transfer activity indicator

Ø 256-bit AES file & folder encryption

Ø One Touch Auto-Backup button

Ø Three-year Limited Warranty

Pricing and Availability:

The USB 3.0 StoreJet 25A3 is currently available in 500GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities at Rs.6150/-,Rs.7350/-,and Rs.9800/- respectively, backed by Transcend’s three-year limited warranty.

Notes to Editor

About Transcend Information Inc.

Transcend is a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of memory products and peripherals. Established in 1988, Transcend offers a full line of standard and proprietary memory modules, USB flash drives and portable hard drives, solid-state disks, MP3 players, flash memory cards, card readers, and multimedia products. Transcend has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and China, and has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, and China. For more information, please visit http://in.transcend-info.com/.

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August 25, 2011
Western Digital acquires Hitachi GST for $4.3 Billion

WD is one of the worlds best hard drive manufacturing and selling companies and they have just announced a deal to acquire one of its primary competitors, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer of Hitachi GST, will join WD at closing as president. In the deal the acquisition will include $3.5 billion in cash and $750 million in WD common stock.

The takeover is said to be finalized by Q3 2011.

Official Press

Western Digital to Acquire Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Combination of Hard Drive Companies Will Create Industry’s Broadest Product Portfolio and a Significant Pool of Resources for Innovation

IRVINE, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Western Digital (NYSE: WDC) and Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT / TSE:6501) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby WD will acquire Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $4.3 billion. The proposed combination will result in a customer-focused storage company, with significant operating scale, strong global talent and the industry’s broadest product lineup backed by a rich technology portfolio.

Under the terms of the agreement, WD will acquire Hitachi GST for $3.5 billion in cash and 25 million WD common shares valued at $750 million, based on a WD closing stock price of $30.01 as of March 4, 2011. Hitachi, Ltd. will own approximately ten percent of Western Digital shares outstanding after issuance of the shares and two representatives of Hitachi will be added to the WD board of directors at closing. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to close during the third calendar quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. WD plans to fund the transaction with a combination of existing cash and total debt of approximately $2.5 billion.

WD expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to its earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis, excluding acquisition-related expenses, restructuring charges and amortization of intangibles.

The resulting company will retain the Western Digital name and remain headquartered in Irvine, California. John Coyne will remain chief executive officer of WD, Tim Leyden chief operating officer and Wolfgang Nickl chief financial officer. Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer of Hitachi GST, will join WD at closing as president, reporting to John Coyne.

“The acquisition of Hitachi GST is a unique opportunity for WD to create further value for our customers, stockholders, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we operate,” said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer of WD. “We believe this step will result in several key benefits-enhanced R&D capabilities, innovation and expansion of a rich product portfolio, comprehensive market coverage and scale that will enhance our cost structure and ability to compete in a dynamic marketplace. The skills and contributions of both workforces were key considerations in assessing this compelling opportunity. We will be relying on the proven integration capabilities of both companies to assure the ongoing satisfaction of our customers and to bring this combination to successful fruition.”

“This brings together two industry leaders with consistent track records of strong execution and industry outperformance,” said Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. “Together we can provide customers worldwide with the industry’s most compelling and diverse set of products and services, from innovative personal storage to solid state drives for the enterprise.”

Hiroaki Nakanishi, president, Hitachi, Ltd. said, “As the former CEO of Hitachi GST, I always believed in the potential of Hitachi GST to become a larger and more agile company. This is a strategic combination of two industry leaders, both growing and profitable. It provides an opportunity for the new company to increase customer and shareholder value and expand into new markets. Additionally, it is important to us that WD shares common values with Hitachi GST to create a more global company that is well positioned to define a broader role in the evolving storage industry.”

WD’s exclusive financial adviser on the transaction is Bank of America Merrill Lynch; its lead legal adviser is O’Melveny & Myers LLP. Goldman, Sachs & Co serves as financial adviser to Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi GST. Legal advisers to Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi GST are Morrison Foerster LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, respectively.

March 8, 2011