IBM 170 MB Microdrive & USB Card Reader w/software
Smallest, lightest hard disk drives
With miniature disks measuring approximately one inch in diameter and weighing only 20 grams, the new microdrives from IBM offer high-capacity storage for a wide variety of mobile products such as digital cameras and handheld PCs.
Highest capacities in one-inch form factor
With 170 MB capacities, microdrive technology takes storage far beyond the compact flash memory cards 1 in use today.
Compatible with CompactFlash Type II interface
Designed to the industry-standard CompactFlash Type II (CF Type II) interface, microdrives are easily integrated into a range of handheld products. Utilizes IBM leading mobile drive technology To maximize capacity and performance,these miniature hard drives incorporate leading-edge IBM technologies including giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head technology, load/unload technology, Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life Extender ™ 2.0, and TrueTrack ™ Servo technology.
Highlights The IBM 170 MB microdrive breaks the storage barrier traditionally imposed on portable electronic devices by providing high capacity in a CF Type II form factor. These microdrives will allow users of digital cameras to capture more high-resolution photos without the need for frequent downloading or saving of data. Handheld PC users will be able to access more applications and maintain large databases (e.g. Internet pages and e-mail). The microdrives will also enable the creation of new product categories that combine consumer electronics with computer applications.
More memory, more portability, more value
With capacities of 170 MB on a single hard disk drive, this tiny microdrive will be, per megabyte, a cost-effective way to add more storage capacity. And weighing just 20 grams, the 170 MB microdrive is the most portable disk drives available—an important benefit for users of handheld devices—from sub-notebooks to digital cameras to new mobile information products.
Superior performance, improved productivity
With superfast read/write rates and operating speeds of 4500 RPM, this microdrive offers significant improvements over current technology. Because they are hard disk drives, they perform like hard disk drives—far surpassing key performance levels achieved by flash memory cards. And that translates to improved productivity for users. The microdrive’s higher storage capacities also improve efficiency because users won’t have to download data as often.