As if stuffing a
quarter terabyte onto a single Barracuda platter and finally
matching Hitachi in the 1TB realm weren't enough to gloat about,
Seagate is now unveiling a hard drive aimed squarely at those reading this from the Amazon Rainforest (or a vanilla construction area, but you understand). The second-generation SATA EE25 drive -- easily dubbed the EE25.2 -- is available in sizes up to 80GB and can handle extreme temperatures, sensational heights, 'round the clock operation, 90-percent humidity, and drops / shocks that would likely put you out of commission before your data. No word yet on pricing nor availability, but don't expect 80 gigabytes of nearly
indestructible storage to come without a premium.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
pencap23 @ Jun 22nd 2007 6:45PM
That is a very good idea, and a something people are sure to use. The only problem is finding a laptop or other application that is hardcore enough to take the damage.
This would probably be useful for cameras on Planes or Buses too. (Black Box)
Matt O @ Jun 22nd 2007 7:23PM
Wouldnt the people that this is geared to rather a satellite phone? or atleast the capabilities to use a satellite if gsm reception is non existent?
Matt O @ Jun 22nd 2007 7:24PM
im an idiot, i commented the wrong product. That being said wouldnt a solid state ssd drive work better in these environments?
tekdroid @ Jun 22nd 2007 7:25PM
at last, a real focus on reliability above storage space, it seems.
Seems I was sleeping when they released the 25.1, apparently its predecessor.
Maybe this will be the one to put in ultra-cheap external USB cases for better shock and temp resistance?
Kal-El @ Jun 22nd 2007 10:29PM
You know, if they miniaturized this thing, Apple could put this on iPhone II, or the next iPod. Hard drive storage, without the hard drive (lack of) durability. I can see loads of companies using this, especially defense and police agencies needing something durable. Now, we just need to know how much this thing is going to cost us.
Dan @ Jun 22nd 2007 10:44PM
Sorry, nope. No more spinning memory devices. They're obsolete. Time for large scale flash memory. Over due, as a matter of fact.
pencap23 @ Jun 23rd 2007 1:47PM
What are you talking about, spinning discs are not obsolete...Why do you think they come in every computer these days... They haven't started making 1TB 3.5" SSDs yet... The spinning disc drives have many years until they become obsolete.
Dan @ Jun 24th 2007 1:41AM
Sorry. What I meant was that spinning hard drives are OBSOLETE to those thinking ahead. I don't know about you, but many of us are tired of piling up dead hard drives. I think flash drives will last much longer. I said what I meant. You just go ahead and keep buying those vibrating, data deathtraps. I'm goin' flash.
blongiii @ Jun 23rd 2007 12:24AM
They cant make a regular drive that works more than a couple of years so why do you all think this will last... I do not
MyFast337 @ Jun 23rd 2007 3:59AM
I have been using the same drive for over 8 years!!! So much for your couple of year’s statement. Let’s hear it for a 10GB drive... So my Western Digital Raptors smoke it but it still works.
ethana2 @ Jun 23rd 2007 2:33AM
If nothing else, this would make me feel more secure carrying my laptop on my person... everywhere, all the time.
Say goodbye to boredom and hope your city has good wifi coverage.
Robert Johnston @ Jun 23rd 2007 3:28AM
The main reason why this is a Good Thing™ is that it will cost considerably less than a 80GB SSD. While Flash is up to 8GB commercially, that costs $100, making 80GB of flash at least $1000, this will come in at (at most) $300. Considerably cheaper, I'm sure you'll agree.
b @ Jun 23rd 2007 5:03PM
can you put this the ps3¿?
Adam @ Jun 24th 2007 3:31PM
This is great for the car pc crowd. In Minnesota normal hard drives won't boot in the middle of winter. I just need to boot in the cold, all songs are on my home cpu also. Flash is just too expensive. The original EE25.1 is PATA only. This release means I can install a mac mini (cost effective for the size) or other new SATA only mobo's.