The American storage device manufacturer is set to launch a new line of compact, high-capacity hard drives designed for downloading and storing TV programs, videos, and music, targeting the mobile market.
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Seagate ST1.3. (Photo: DailyTech) |
The new product, part of the CE line, is named ST1.3, and it is 23% smaller and consumes 30% less power compared to other CE drives. Additionally, the ST1.3 is equipped with a sensor set and is the first 1-inch drive produced using Seagate’s perpendicular recording technology.
“Video on mobile devices is becoming a new wave in the entertainment community, contributing to increased revenue in the mobile industry. The demand for mini storage solutions with high capacity will become essential in the near future,” stated Brodie Keast, Director of Consumer Electronics at Seagate.
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Mini hard drive by Cornice. (Photo: CNet) |
This demand is also driving Cornice to release their mini hard drives with 8 GB and 10 GB capacities. “Cornice’s products are well-suited for the mobile market as they provide storage solutions for phones, MP3 players, and offer durability and reliability through Crash Guard technology.”
Samsung is currently a major partner of Cornice and has utilized the Cornice 3GB Dragon Series drive in its i300 smartphone.
