1 TB/platter from Hitachi

[Adcadet]

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/21589

Hopefully we'll see some large capacity versions soon.

[ddrueding]

Interesting that the drives they mention to use 1TB/platters include capacities lower than 1TB.

[Stereodude]

They have to do something with the defective platters. :)

[time]

Yes, the return of the single head drive - the last one of those I remember was the Quantum Fireball 540MB.

So they're short-stroking a 500GB surface down to 250GB. The applications are all DVR, so it sounds like some OEMs are insisting on drive capacity being no more than 250 or 320GB. Part of a deal with the studios perhaps?

The 5400rpm models sound particularly impressive: 3W at idle, and a shattering operating temperature range of 0 to 75°C!

[ddrueding]

Yup. 75C sounds like a DVR application. Or maybe automotive.

[Stereodude]

Automotive guys will never go for something with a minimum operating temperature of 0C.

[timwhit]

Automotive guys will never go for something with a minimum operating temperature of 0C.

DD thinks everyone lives in California.

[ddrueding]

Honestly I hadn't even considered an operating enviroment below freezing. My outdoor gear has fans and heaters to maintain a decent temp range (0C-50C).

[Stereodude]

Honestly I hadn't even considered an operating enviroment below freezing. My outdoor gear has fans and heaters to maintain a decent temp range (0C-50C).-40 to 85C operation is expected at a minimum for electronics in a car. Some applications in the car require -40 to 105C or -40 to 125C.

[ddrueding]

Wow, that is nuts. I'm certain the LCD displays can't work in those temps?

[Stereodude]

Wow, that is nuts. I'm certain the LCD displays can't work in those temps?Clusters are typically -40 to 85C rated applications. And yes, the LCDs work in those temps. They use wide temp LC fluids and polarizers.

[Handruin]

Wow, that is nuts. I'm certain the LCD displays can't work in those temps?


Clusters are typically -40 to 85C rated applications. And yes, the LCDs work in those temps. They use wide temp LC fluids and polarizers.

They do work. Even when it's 0F (-17C) outside, it takes a little while for my LCD to brighten up in my car, but it does work.

[Bozo]

Clusters are typically -40 to 85C rated applications. And yes, the LCDs work in those temps. They use wide temp LC fluids and polarizers.

And anti-freeze :-D

[LunarMist]

Amazing. I want a 5 platter drive before Hitachi is gone. :-D

[Adcadet]

I know it's cold when I drive into work and it takes my radio display a second to reflect station changes.