Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[OWC Mercury Aura Bundles let you replace your MacBook Air's SSD, use it as external storage]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/01/owc-mercury-aura-bundle-macbook-air-ssd/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/01/owc-mercury-aura-bundle-macbook-air-ssd/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/01/owc-mercury-aura-bundle-macbook-air-ssd/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments DNP OWC

Got a Macbook Air from 2010 or 2011 and want to upgrade the storage without dropping its pre-existing SSD module all together? Well, you're in luck, thanks to OWC's new Mecury Aura Bundles. After upgrading your Air with one of the company's Mercury Aura Pro Express SSDs, the included Mercury Aura Envoy lets you re-purpose the factory SSD as a bus-powered, USB 3.0-compatible external drive. Better yet, the Envoy is made of aluminum, matches the Air's tapered design and weighs just 1.5 ounces. Owners of the 2010 Air can opt for a 180, 240 or 480GB 3Gb/s drive, while those with the 2011 model can bump up to 6Gb/s bus speeds with the same storage allotments and a 120GB option. Pricing for the bundle starts at $200 for the 120GB variant, maxing out at a hefty $780 and $800 if you want to move up to the spacious 480GB offerings. Thankfully, like the SSDs, the Mercury Aura Envoy is available as a stand-alone enclosure, and it'll cost you just under $50 bucks. Hit up the press release after the break for the full details if this dual-drive setup piques your interest

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]]> 120gb180gb240gb3g3gbps480gb6g6gbpsapplemercury aura bundleMercury Aura Envoymercury aura proMercury Aura Pro Express SSDMercuryAuraBundleMercuryAuraEnvoyMercuryAuraProMercuryAuraProExpressSsdminipostother world computingOtherWorldComputingowcsolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdupgrade Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:59:00 -0400 21|20269812 <![CDATA[Corsair's speedy, flaming red Force GT SSD goes on sale this month for $149 and up]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/corsairs-speedy-flaming-red-force-gt-ssd-goes-on-sale-this-mon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/corsairs-speedy-flaming-red-force-gt-ssd-goes-on-sale-this-mon/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/corsairs-speedy-flaming-red-force-gt-ssd-goes-on-sale-this-mon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Corsair's Force GT solid-state drives caught our eye earlier this year, and their fire engine-red shells were only half the reason. These bad boys also promise up to 85,000 random write IOPS and are rated for impressive read / write speeds of 550 MBps and 525 MBps -- a shade higher than the specs being bandied-about when Corsair showed it off back in March. The drive also supports SATA 3, is backward-compatible with SATA 2, and ships with a 3.5-inch adapter that'll work with both desktops and laptops. Look for it this month in two sizes: 60GB ($149) and 120GB ($279). No word, alas, on the 240GB version that was strutting its stuff on the show floor in Hanover, Germany. PR after the break.

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]]> 120GB60GBCorsairCorsair ForceCorsair GTCorsairForceCorsairGtForce GTForce GT SSDForceGtForceGtSsdIOPSsolid state drivesolid state drivesSolidStateDriveSolidStateDrivesSSDstorage Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:04:00 -0400 21|19982238 <![CDATA[Intel unveils 120GB X25-M SSD, tinkers with 80GB / 160GB model price tags]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/intel-unveils-120gb-x25-m-ssd-tinkers-with-80gb-160gb-model-p/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/intel-unveils-120gb-x25-m-ssd-tinkers-with-80gb-160gb-model-p/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/intel-unveils-120gb-x25-m-ssd-tinkers-with-80gb-160gb-model-p/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Face it, for the average consumer, solid-state drives still have a price-to-storage issue -- but once you get used to the quick and quiet performance, it's hard to go back. If you're willing to take the dive, or already have and are looking to swap out / upgrade, Intel's lowered the suggested price of its 80GB and 160GB X25-M SSDs to $199 and $415, respectively. Looking to take the middle road? Introducing the 120GB X25-M from the House of All Things Blue. That'll set you back $275, but hey, 'tis the season. Press release after the break.

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]]> 120GBintelintel x25-mIntelX25-msolid statesolid state driveSolidStateSolidStateDrivessdx25 mx25-mX25M Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:17:00 -0500 21|19714658 <![CDATA[FIC launches 10.1-inch Windows 7 Tycoon tablet, prices it at $660]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/fic-launches-10-1-inch-windows-7-tycoon-tablet-prices-it-at-66/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/fic-launches-10-1-inch-windows-7-tycoon-tablet-prices-it-at-66/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/fic-launches-10-1-inch-windows-7-tycoon-tablet-prices-it-at-66/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments FIC launches 10.1-inch Windows 7 Tycoon tablet, prices it at $660 Way back at Computex, a little orange tablet brazenly called the Tycoon seared our retinas and won our hearts. Now it's going on to charm early adopting tableteers everywhere. Well, everywhere in Taiwan, anyway, with maker FIC indicating it will sell its first tablet on Saturday, priced at NT$19,800. That equates to roughly $660 American, for which you'll get a 10.1-inch model with Windows 7 installed on a 120GB HDD, powered by an Atom N455 processor with 2GB of memory. The OS is said to have been adjusted to make it more finger friendly, though we don't have any details on exactly how, nor do we know when this little guy might be making an appearance outside of Taiwan. We just hope they kept the tangerine sheen.

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]]> 10.1-inch120gbficintel atomIntelAtomn455tablettaiwantycoonwindows 7Windows7 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:04:00 -0500 21|19712330 <![CDATA[Sony phasing out 120GB and 250GB PS3 SKUs, the latter now going for $299 at Fry's]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/sony-phasing-out-120gb-and-250gb-ps3-skus-the-latter-now-going/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/sony-phasing-out-120gb-and-250gb-ps3-skus-the-latter-now-going/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/sony-phasing-out-120gb-and-250gb-ps3-skus-the-latter-now-going/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments From a supply chain management standpoint, this all makes sense -- why have four separate PS3 SKUs with various HDD sizes when just a pair will do? After announcing last week that a 160GB and 320GB PS3 Slim would be making landfall in the US and Europe, it seems as if Sony has decided to phase out the existing 120GB and 250GB flavors. There's no definitive word on when production on those will stop (we're surmising that the stop order has already been placed), but it looks as if some retailers are already starting up fire sales on the now-old models. For those curious, that's a Fry's installation pictured above, which is selling their leftover 250GB units for just $299, or the same price as the incoming 160GB unit. Decisions, decisions...

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]]> 120gb250gbconsolegame consoleGameConsolegaminggaming consoleGamingConsoleplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3priceprice droppricedPriceDroppricingps3sonysony ps3SonyPs3 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:46:00 -0400 21|19601000 <![CDATA[Michael Jackson 'This is It' PS3 bundle makes it a better place for you and me]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/michael-jackson-this-is-it-ps3-bundle-makes-it-a-better-place/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/michael-jackson-this-is-it-ps3-bundle-makes-it-a-better-place/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/michael-jackson-this-is-it-ps3-bundle-makes-it-a-better-place/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments This is it! And by "it" we, of course, mean corporate synergy, as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment Japan reach across the cultural divide to bring America's late King of Pop to the island of Japan in the form of a bundled Blu-ray and "Special Pack" PlayStation 3 SKU. But this bundle isn't as off the wall as you may imagine. It won't heal the world or rock with you, but if MJ fans wanna be startin' somethin' with the PS3, you really can't beat it. Your ¥33,500 nabs you a Blu-ray of last year's behind-the-scenes cash-in and a 120GB PS3 Slim in a "limited offer" package beginning January 27 - sorry, no choice of black or white. Oof, that last one was bad.

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]]> 120 gb120GbbundleMichael JacksonMichaelJacksonplaystationPlayStation 3Playstation3psps3sony Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:19:00 -0500 21|19304663 <![CDATA[Toshiba's 1.8-inch 160GB PATA disk is ready for KIRFers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/toshibas-1-8-inch-160gb-pata-disk-is-ready-for-kirfers/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/toshibas-1-8-inch-160gb-pata-disk-is-ready-for-kirfers/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/toshibas-1-8-inch-160gb-pata-disk-is-ready-for-kirfers/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Wonder what's inside the latest iPod classic besides suave marketing and Pixi-dust? In a not-so coincidental announcement following yesterday's classic capacity bump, Toshiba unleashed specs on its newest 160GB 1.8-inch single-platter spinner that just happens to come in 120GB versions too. The Parallel ATA interface holds-tight the 5-mm / 48-gram disk spinning at 4,200 RPM. Interestingly enough, Tosh claims that its hard disk holds 45,000 digital photos, 42,000 songs, or 130 videos thereby besting Apple's claims on all counts. So get to it KIRFers, the MKxx34GAL series is shipping now and your marketing bullets have already been written.

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]]> 1.8-inch120gb160gbappleclassicipodipod classicIpodClassickirfMKxx34GALpatatoshiba Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:38:00 -0400 21|19156619 <![CDATA[PS3 Slim shipping on August 26th, says Amazon]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/ps3-slim-shipping-on-august-26th-says-amazon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/ps3-slim-shipping-on-august-26th-says-amazon/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/ps3-slim-shipping-on-august-26th-says-amazon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It looks like there might be a trend brewing among products with nondescript September release windows coming out in August instead -- first with Apple, and now with Sony. Supply shortages or no, Amazon's telling those who pre-ordered the PlayStation 3 Slim the first day it was announced should expect to have their consoles in-hand on Wednesday, August 26th, almost a whole week before the new month begins. Delivery estimates are subject to change, of course, but Amazon's not one to typically screw around with shipping confirmations. Any other early adopters received confirmations lately?

[Thanks, Devin!]

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]]> 120 gb120Gbamazonplaystation 3playstation 3 slimPlaystation3Playstation3Slimpre orderPreOrderps3ps3 slimPs3Slimslimsonysony ps3SonyPs3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:49:00 -0400 21|19137151 <![CDATA[Engadget's recession antidote: win a 120GB Samsung S1 Mini HDD!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-120gb-samsung-s1-mini-hdd/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-120gb-samsung-s1-mini-hdd/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-120gb-samsung-s1-mini-hdd/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff or companies stop sending things. Today we've got a 120GB Samsung S1 Mini portable hard drive (USB 2.0) ready to carry all sorts of love letters, Third Eye Blind jams and old skateboarding vids from high school. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Hooray for free stuff!

Major thanks to Samsung for providing the gear!


The rules:
  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) 120GB Samsung S1 Mini portable HDD, model number HXSU012BA. Approximate retail value is $137.99.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Wednesday, April 15th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
  • Full rules can be found here.

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]]> 120gbcontestexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddgiveawayhard driveHardDrivehddportable hard driveportable hddPortableHardDrivePortableHddrecessionrecession antidoteRecessionAntidotes1 miniS1Minisamsung Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 21|1513058 <![CDATA[Zune blue 8GB and 120GB unboxing]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/15/zune-blue-8gb-and-120gb-unboxing/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/15/zune-blue-8gb-and-120gb-unboxing/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/15/zune-blue-8gb-and-120gb-unboxing/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We just got ourselves blue 8GB and black 120GB Zunes, and naturally threw 'em on the table for an unboxing. With just capacity and color changes, there's not a lot to gawk at, but we've always had a soft spot for Microsoft's Zune packaging and "Welcome to the Social" greetings. In case you were wondering, they're still total smudge magnets, and they're still rocking 2.5 software -- 3.0 hits tomorrow.

Gallery: Zune blue 8GB and 120GB unboxing

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]]> 120gb8gbfeaturesportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideozunezune 120zune 8Zune8 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:09:00 -0400 21|1314598 <![CDATA[Microsoft votes 'yes' on Xbox 360 120GB hard drive price cut]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/microsoft-votes-yes-on-xbox-360-120gb-hard-drive-price-cut/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/microsoft-votes-yes-on-xbox-360-120gb-hard-drive-price-cut/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/microsoft-votes-yes-on-xbox-360-120gb-hard-drive-price-cut/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
According to our main homeboys / homegirls at GameDaily, Microsoft has confirmed that it's dropping the price of that big, delicious Xbox 360 hard drive from the dizzingly high $179 to a totally thrifty $149. According to a Redmond rep: "We reduced the price of the Xbox 360 120 GB Hard Drive to $149 in conjunction with the recent Xbox 360 console price drop. We believe this offers consumers even greater value when selecting accessories that meet their individual gaming and entertainment needs." Hey, no need to explain -- we like things to be cheaper.

[Via Joystiq]

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]]> 120gb120gb hard drive120gb hd120gbHardDrive120gbHdhard driveHardDrivehdmicrosoftprice cutprice dropPriceCutPriceDropxboxxbox 360Xbox360 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:31:00 -0400 21|1311972 <![CDATA[120GB Zune shows up on Amazon]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/07/120gb-zune-shows-up-on-amazon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/07/120gb-zune-shows-up-on-amazon/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/07/120gb-zune-shows-up-on-amazon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
If you've been waiting to get your hands on the voluminous 120GB Zune, the wait appears to be coming to a close. According to an Amazon page that just went up, the player is in stock and available for your ordering pleasure right this second. And hey, check out those savings!

[Via Pocketables]

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]]> 120gbamazonamazon.comavailablemicrosoftorderorderingportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideozune Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:52:00 -0400 21|1306750 <![CDATA[120GB Zune slips past the FCC]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/18/120gb-zune-slips-past-the-fcc/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/18/120gb-zune-slips-past-the-fcc/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/18/120gb-zune-slips-past-the-fcc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Craving some more room for that season of Avatar you've been trying to cram onto your Zune without dropping your Mega Carrie Underwood Workout Mix? It looks like Microsoft is one-upping its 80GB model with a 120GB version, which just blew by the FCC, and should allow all your media to live in harmony. As might be expected, there's not much other than that new hard drive to set this new model apart -- the drive size is the same, as is the 2.5 firmware. The FCC tested this out on June 19th, which helps us exactly none in pinning when this will ship to stores, how much it will cost, or how they'll ever top those Joy Division designs.

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]]> 120gbfccmicrosoftportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideozune Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:35:00 -0400 21|1287705 <![CDATA[80GB PS3 goes missing from Sony Style site]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/80gb-ps3-goes-missing-from-sony-style-site/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/80gb-ps3-goes-missing-from-sony-style-site/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/80gb-ps3-goes-missing-from-sony-style-site/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Look, we're not trying to say anything, but that 40GB model looks real, real lonely sitting there on its own. Could it be possible that all those juicy rumors of a refreshed, resized PS3 package are actually coming to fruition? Maybe -- or maybe Sony is just downsizing big time... but we doubt it.

[Thanks, Jason]

Update: Reader Chris points out that the 80GB PS3 is still on the site, accessible and purchasable through the 40GB model's page. Still, seems a little suspicious to us.

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]]> 120gb160gb80gbbreaking newsBreakingNewsps3refreshrumorsonysony styleSonyStylespeculation Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:03:00 -0500 21|1120582 <![CDATA[New PS3 SKU practically confirmed by GameStop]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/01/new-ps3-sku-practically-confirmed-by-gamestop/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/01/new-ps3-sku-practically-confirmed-by-gamestop/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/01/new-ps3-sku-practically-confirmed-by-gamestop/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments According to a report, the next iteration of PS3 packages has been all but confirmed during a GameStop conference call recently. Apparently, the 80GB version of the console is dead, and is due to be replaced by a 120GB model bundled with the Dual Shock 3 controller -- just like we mentioned a few days go. There's no set price or release date, though speculation is that it will turn up by GDC. Instead of a denial, Sony has gone for a "no comment" in regards to this news, though it certainly looks like this is the direction they're heading in, regardless of what they say.

[Thanks, Khattab]

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]]> 120gbdiscontinuationdual shock 3DualShock3gamestopplaystation 3Playstation3ps3skusony Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:34:00 -0500 21|1104159 <![CDATA[Sony killing 80GB PS3, introducing 120GB or 160GB model with Dual Shock 3?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/sony-killing-80gb-ps3-introducing-120gb-or-160gb-model-with-dua/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/sony-killing-80gb-ps3-introducing-120gb-or-160gb-model-with-dua/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/sony-killing-80gb-ps3-introducing-120gb-or-160gb-model-with-dua/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments According to Ars Technica, Sony has some big plans for a PlayStation 3 refresh, starting with a phase-out of the 80GB model. According to an "inside source" -- which Ars claims has been consistently right on video game-related predictions -- the console-maker's new plot is starting to take shape, holding fast to a two-SKU approach on packages, upping the hard drive capacity on systems, and including the Dual Shock 3 controller. The new bundles will take the high / low road, with the source stating that the 40GB model will remain on shelves, while the 80GB, Spider-Man 3-inclusive system will disappear, only to be replaced with a 120GB or 160GB configuration. Of course, right now these are just words on a screen, though in light of Best Buy's recent stock changes, there certainly is an air of movement over at Sony.

[Thanks, Khattab]

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]]> 120gb160gb80gbbreaking newsBreakingNewsdual shock 3DualShock3killingplaystation 3Playstation3ps3refreshrumorsskuspeculation Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:50:00 -0500 21|1099067 <![CDATA[Toshiba intros five capacious new 1.8-inch hard drives]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/14/toshiba-intros-five-capacious-new-1-8-inch-hard-drives/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/14/toshiba-intros-five-capacious-new-1-8-inch-hard-drives/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/14/toshiba-intros-five-capacious-new-1-8-inch-hard-drives/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We're all for bulking up the storage in our notebooks and portable gear, so naturally we're quite thrilled that Toshiba has developed a quintet of new 1.8-inch PATA hard drives that promise higher capacity and better performance for the gadgets we hold so dear. Three of the drives offer up 60GB on a single platter: the 4,200 RPM MK6028GAL for laptops and UMPCs, along with the 4,200 RPM MK6014GAL with 2MB buffer and 3,200 RPM MK6015GAA with 160KB buffer, both of which employ so-called "long data sector" technology to bring "format efficiency, improved error correction capability and enhanced storage capacity" to portable consumer electronics devices, according to ol' Tosh. Also destined for lightweight PCs are the dual-platter 120GB MK1214GAH and single-platter 80GB MK8025GAL, both 4,200 RPM drives with 2MB and 8MB buffers, respectively. Expect the new models to start appearing in consumer products sometime early next year. [Warning: PDF link]

[Via Slashgear]

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]]> 1.8-inch120gb60gb80gbhard drivesHardDriveshddlong data sectorLongDataSectortoshiba Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:12:00 -0500 21|1062918 <![CDATA[Toshiba's DTR technology hints at 240GB iPod drives by 2009]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/toshibas-dtr-technology-hints-at-240gb-ipod-drives-by-2009/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/toshibas-dtr-technology-hints-at-240gb-ipod-drives-by-2009/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/toshibas-dtr-technology-hints-at-240gb-ipod-drives-by-2009/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
With Apple launching their new iPod classic, pretty much everybody is now aware that 1.8-inch hard disks max out at 160GB. Thing is, that disk -- be it from Toshiba or Samsung -- is actualy spinning a pair of 80GB platters at its core. So what would you say to Toshiba's announced 120GB single-platter drive? Hoozah, seems appropriate. The new prototype applies Discrete Track Recording (DTR) technology to boost the areal density of perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) techniques by a full 50% -- that's 516Mb per square millimeter (333Gb per square inch). Tosh plans on mass producing the 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch (laptop) drives in 2009 which means that a 240GB "iPod HD" can't be too far away, eh Apple?

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]]> 1.8-inch120gb2.5-inch240gbdtrperpendicularpmrtoshiba Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:20:00 -0400 21|985308 <![CDATA[Mod your 360 with an off-the-shelf 120GB HDD, save $100]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/23/mod-your-360-with-an-off-the-shelf-120gb-hdd-save-100/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/23/mod-your-360-with-an-off-the-shelf-120gb-hdd-save-100/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/23/mod-your-360-with-an-off-the-shelf-120gb-hdd-save-100/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If there was any doubt in your mind that Microsoft is absolutely soaking us on the $179 pricetag of its new 120GB HDD, all should be laid aside by the fact that you can now brew one up yourself for a mere $80 -- the cost of the drive. The hack is based on that seemingly-useless HDD swap TheSpecialist unveiled a few months ago, but that was back when 20GB was the max size allowed my Microsoft for use with the 360, meaning a 40GB drive was no more useful than a 20 gigger. Now that 120GB is all legit with the console, you can run through pretty much the same hack -- which involves dumping a few sectors off of an original 360 HDD and onto your new drive -- and get your full 120GB to play with. Currently the hack only works with a certain type of Western Digital hard drive, with hopefully more drives to come and a more automated process, but for now it still shouldn't take an incredible amount of know-how to follow TheSpecialist's instructions and get a bit of leg room for you Marketplace downloads on the cheap.

[Via Joystiq]

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]]> 120gbhackhddthespecialistxboxxbox 360xbox 360 eliteXbox360Xbox360Elite Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:15:00 -0400 21|880187 <![CDATA[Xbox Live adds HDTV content from Paramount, Warner and more]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/28/xbox-live-adds-hdtv-content-from-paramount-warner-and-more/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/28/xbox-live-adds-hdtv-content-from-paramount-warner-and-more/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/28/xbox-live-adds-hdtv-content-from-paramount-warner-and-more/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Microsoft officially announced the new "Elite" edition of its Xbox 360 console tonight, and also provided info on some new content coming to fill up those 120GB hard drives. Paramount Pictures will have its movies available for download in HD for the first time, and Warner Bros. has committed to releasing its direct-to-video movies exclusively in high definition on Xbox Live. The first two titles will be Sublime and Babylon 5: The Lost Tales. Just to show that they can keep up with the Jones' (and the Sony's) in numbers, Microsoft announced that the South Park HD episode was downloaded over 380,000 times, while HD clips from 300 were downloaded more than 477,000 times. New content partners hitting the marketplace are A&E, ADV Films, National Geographic, New Line Cinema. We're still not sure about the $179 price tag of the new larger hard drive, but there should be plenty to fill it with in the days to come, even a lot of movies that have yet to see HD DVD and Blu-ray releases like Snakes on a Plane and Braveheart. However we must say that the distinct lack of HD Battlestar Galactica episodes continues to grate the nerves. Check out Joystiq for more info on the content and pricing (480 MS points/$6 for new HD movies, 360 MS points/$4.50 for "classic" films, 240 MS points/$3 for TV shows).

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]]> 120gbbreaking newsBreakingNewselitehdinternetiptvother hardwareotherhardwaresnakes on a planeSnakesOnAPlanevideoxblmxboxxbox 360xbox liveXbox360XboxLive Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:49:00 -0400 21|861919 <![CDATA[Xbox 360 sends HDD data to 360 Elite via transfer cable?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/23/xbox-360-sends-hdd-data-to-360-elite-via-transfer-cable/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/23/xbox-360-sends-hdd-data-to-360-elite-via-transfer-cable/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/23/xbox-360-sends-hdd-data-to-360-elite-via-transfer-cable/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you've been wondering how you'll get that stash of game demo downloads, HD movies and ripped music from your clunky ol' white 360 over to the Elite's 120GB drive, the rumor mill has the answer: a cable. Crazy, we know. The word of an Ars Technica tipster is that Microsoft will be including some sort of transfer cable with its Elite units and standalone 120GB drives, so it should be no problem to scoot the data over no matter which one you buy. After all, you didn't think Microsoft would pass up a chance to get that 2nd Xbox dollar from its most loyal of followers, did you?

[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy]

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]]> 120gbcableelitetransfer cableTransferCablexboxxbox 360xbox 360 eliteXbox360Xbox360Elite Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:25:00 -0400 21|859352 <![CDATA[Wolverine Data throws down ESP "Professional" PMP]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/03/wolverine-data-throws-down-esp-professional-pmp/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/03/wolverine-data-throws-down-esp-professional-pmp/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/03/wolverine-data-throws-down-esp-professional-pmp/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It might look a little clunky, but Wolverine Data's new ESP PMP is all substance. Inside the 0.9-inch thick monstrosity is a 80 or 120GB HDD and a 7-in-1 card reader, making this the perfect tool for photogs looking for a good memory card backup solution. There's JPG, BMP, TIFF and RAW support, and all main memory formats can be used by the reader. If you'd rather be entertained, the ESP can do that too, with a 3.6-inch LCD and MPEG-1, MPEG-4, WMV9 and XviD codec support, along with the usual audio suspects, including AAC and CDA. The unit also includes built-in speakers, an FM tuner, audio-in, TV-out and can record video with an optional cradle that'll set you back $80. It seems like if you just want the entertainment factor, there are plenty of better PMP options than this thing, but for the photographer on the go, the video support couldn't hurt, and the $400 (80GB) and $500 (120GB) pricetags aren't too shabby at all.

[Via PVR Wire]

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