1 TB/platter from Hitachi
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Interesting that the drives they mention to use 1TB/platters include capacities lower than 1TB.
Stereodude
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They have to do something with the defective platters. 
time
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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!
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!
Yup. 75C sounds like a DVR application. Or maybe automotive.
Stereodude
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Automotive guys will never go for something with a minimum operating temperature of 0C.
timwhit
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DD thinks everyone lives in California.
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
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-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.
Wow, that is nuts. I'm certain the LCD displays can't work in those temps?
Stereodude
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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
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And anti-freeze :-D
Adcadet
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I know it's cold when I drive into work and it takes my radio display a second to reflect station changes.