soldier
09-01-2006, 06:03 PM
As cars are becoming more computerized -- offering features such as navigation, multimedia and communications systems -- the gear that goes into them is becoming better designed for the rigors of the road.
Hence, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announced that it will be offering two new hard drives designed specifically to handle bumpy, swervy rides.
The Endurastar J4K50 is designed to withstand temperatures as low as minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as 185 degrees, and can operate at altitudes ranging from 300 meters below sea level to 5,000 meters above.
It's brother, the Enduraster N4K50 is designed to operate at temperatures ranging from minus 3 degrees to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, and at altitudes up to 3,000 meters.
Maximum capacity of the drives are 50GB. Fluid dynamic bearings are used in the motors, as opposed to ball bearings, for more stable operation :).
Pricing will be announced closer to thier release date. The company also said that the car drives will be available for after-market installation, not just as factory-installed options on new vehicles.
Hence, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announced that it will be offering two new hard drives designed specifically to handle bumpy, swervy rides.
The Endurastar J4K50 is designed to withstand temperatures as low as minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as 185 degrees, and can operate at altitudes ranging from 300 meters below sea level to 5,000 meters above.
It's brother, the Enduraster N4K50 is designed to operate at temperatures ranging from minus 3 degrees to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, and at altitudes up to 3,000 meters.
Maximum capacity of the drives are 50GB. Fluid dynamic bearings are used in the motors, as opposed to ball bearings, for more stable operation :).
Pricing will be announced closer to thier release date. The company also said that the car drives will be available for after-market installation, not just as factory-installed options on new vehicles.