Toshiba releases MKxx34GAL HDDs

Delivering up to 160GB over a single platter, the move reinforces Toshiba's commitment to delivering compact high capacity, small form factor HDDs for the ever evolving mobile audio-visual consumer electronics market.

Toshiba's MKxx34GAL series of hard-disk drives offers an attractive lightweight solution to MP3 and personal media players.

With unrivalled energy consumption efficiency of up to 0.0019W/GB, the 1.8in range of HDDs is ideal for use in audio devices where optimum battery power to support increased mobility is key.

The 160GB model features an areal density of up to 467Gbits-per-square-inch and is the highest to date on any commercially available 1.8in drive, making it capable of storing up to 80,000 MP3 songs or 141 hours of DVD-quality video.

The demand for consumer storage on the go is at an all-time high and manufacturers require the right components that meet these requirements.

The MKxx34GAL range operates at 14 decibels when idle and just 15 decibels when in operation, making it the perfect choice for consumer electronics manufacturers wishing to provide a superior acoustic user experience and as a result, maintain competitive edge.

Weighing a maximum of just 48g, the new series of 1.8in drives include the MK1634GAL, MK1234GAL, MK8034GAL and MK6034GAL, which offer 160GB, 120GB, 80GB and 60GB of storage, respectively.

The latest line-up of Toshiba drives ensures fast system performance with high areal density, allowing users to transfer data and media promptly and efficiently.