Western Digital debuts its first perpendicular drive

[PV5150]

There's nothing like competition from an established manufacturer, to cause HDD prices to fall; especially with relatively new, but evolving technology. What are your thoughts on WD's foray into the world of perpendicular recording? Let us know

Linky to the article here

 

[FragTek]

I'm surprised that Seagate didn't patent this technology! Looks good though, I wonder who the first to make a 2gb drive will be

 

[FarFarAway]

I'm surprised that Seagate didn't patent this technology! Looks good though, I wonder who the first to make a 2gb drive will be

I thought Hitachi were the ones who invented it??

 

[FragTek]

I'm pretty sure it was Seagate

 

[FarFarAway]

I'm pretty sure it was Seagate

Seagate were the first to get a drive out but I know Hitachi were heavily involved in the development

 

[Phnom_Penh]

Seagate were the first to get a drive out but I know Hitachi were heavily involved in the development

Nah, twas Toshiba who got a perp drive out first .

 

[nathan]

just like to mention i hate WD!

 

[PV5150]

just like to mention i hate WD!

Why's that mate? WD make some insanely fast drives! Have you had a bad run with them?