Fast hybrid disk drive stores 750 Gbytes

The second-generation Momentus XT hybrid disk drive features 8 Gbytes of SLC NAND flash and a 750-Gbyte HDD. The drive is nearly 70% faster than the prior version and uses a SATA 6-Gbit/s interface.

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The 2.5-in. drive fits standard laptops and needs only 3.3 W max; with idle power at 1.1 W. The drive uses Adaptive Memory technology to identify data usage patterns and move the most frequently retrieved information to solid-state memory. Boot times are typically less than half that of an pure HDD system. (MSRP, $245 — available now.)

Seagate is a global leader in data storage solutions, developing sophisticated products that enable people and businesses around the world to create, share, and retain their most important memories and business data. In recent years, the amount of information stored has increased dramatically, showing the need for successful storage and access of large amounts of data. As the demand for storage technology grows, so does the need for greater efficiency and advanced functionality.

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