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    Any news on 750GB / 1TB 2.5" HDDs?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    Silly me, I should've asked this before asking about 500GB prices.

    Have there been any news regarding 750GB / 1TB 2.5" HDDs?
     
    Hahutzy, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's entirely possible for manufature to make 750GB or 1000GB 2.5" hdd right now easily. They already have the technology to make the hdd. They probably don't want to release it just yet because the market might not be ready yet.

    You can fit maximum of 3 platter in 9.5mm drive and 4 paltters in 12.5mm ones.

    an example hdd which has 3 platter design in 9.5mm form factor is Samsung spinpoint m6. Since manufacture already have 250GB platters, it's easy for them to stack 3 or 4 platters to make 750-1000GB hdds.
     
    jackluo923, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. ramgen

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    ^^^

    yeah, 750GB in standard format (9.5mm) is just a matter of time. I think they will be announced very soon.

    1TB in standard format (max. 3 platters in a 9.5mm case) may take a lot more since it will require a totally new tech for platters (333GB/platter for 3 platter design or 500GB/platter for 2 platter design). Currently the highest capacity is 250GB/platter.


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    ramgen, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. ortegaluis

    ortegaluis Notebook Consultant

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    I would much rather want SSDs drop in price than see +750GB 2.5" hard drives hit the market, but that's just my preference.
    They may be waiting for the 500GB hard drives to lose attention before releasing larger ones.
     
    ortegaluis, Jun 13, 2009
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  5. Quicklite

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    Bear in mind when they do initially surface, their price will be set sky high...
     
    Quicklite, Jun 13, 2009
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I got the 500BG and it's near full, so I'm wanting to upgrade myself. My ThinkPad's SATA controller is capped. The fastest SSDs do nothing for me. Besides I'm happy with the performance of my Seagate.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 13, 2009
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  7. ortegaluis

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    Says the guy running a ThinkPad T400 with a Seagate 160GB 5400rpm hard drive.
    I really should upgrade to a 7200rpm hard drive before I start considering a SSD.
     
    ortegaluis, Jun 13, 2009
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  8. riahc3

    riahc3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Until SSDs match GB/price ratio as normal HDDs, Im not touching SSDs (Even if I have to wait a few years)
     
    riahc3, Jun 14, 2009
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