Toshiba Introduce New 240GB 1.8 inch HDD! Small But Unbelievably Jam Packed!

As we have progressed, our gadgets have become smaller and our storage needs have become larger! Manufacturers such as Toshiba are aware of these needs and that is why they are proud to introduce their 240GB 1.8 inch HDD.

These new 240 GB drives will be in mass production from the end of September so you won’t have to wait too long for them  and I’ll be honest, these are worth the wait. According to Toshiba Corporation, in their press release:

“Toshiba’s 240GB MK2431GAH and 120GB MK1231GAL achieve an areal density of 344 gigabits per square inch (531.9Mbit/mm2), the industry’s highest areal density1) in the 1.8-inch form factor, using perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology, which Toshiba introduced and commercialized in 2005” and “The new 1.8-inch HDD series uses a new mechanical and firmware design for enhanced durability, making the 80GB and 120GB single-platter HDDs well suited for slim-line mobile gadgets and PC applications. The new dual-platter 240GB MK2431GAH product is especially suitable for high-end digital video camcorders as well as light-weight mobile PC applications which require high capacity and high shock resistance to protect the users’ valuable digital assets.”

On top of all this, the 240GB offering also offers improved energy consumption and is deemed an eco-friendly product as the CO2 emissions have been decreased immensely. It follows in its eco-friendliness by being RoHS compatible. This means that it complies with the European Union’s RoHS directive for eliminating the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

So if you’re looking for a smaller HDD that packs a punch without harming the environment, I reckon you have just found a winner!

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