Samsung 2.5” 500GB HD drive among new storage solutions on show at CES

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Samsung has announced a 2.5” 500GB HD drive for mainstream applications

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The Spinpoint F1R drive features a 7200RPM spindle speed, and a 32MB cache with an optimized firmware system, a rotational vibration controller (RVC) for vibration tolerance, and an optimized system-on-chip (SOC) controller that lowers power consumption and will be available in the first quarter of 2008.

Large Capacity AC Drives from Hitachi

The SJ700 extends Hitachi’s model range of industrial AC Variable Speed Drives up to 500 hp, and significantly expands on the performance, capabilities and functions of the SJ300. Three models, 250 hp, 400 hp and 500 hp are being released while the SJ300 remains to cover the range from 200 hp and below. An improved Sensorless Vector (SLV) control algorithm enables the SJ700 to develop more than 150% starting torque at 0.3 Hz and using Hitachi’s “0 Hz Domain” open-loop control mode, the SJ700 can develop 130% torque at 0 Hz, making it ideal for vertical lift applications. At the same time, Hitachi has greatly simplified the autotuning process, making commissioning trouble-free.

The new models also include Hitachi’s Easy Sequence (EzSQ) built in programming function, which Hitachi claim is like having a Industrial Control System (PLC) built into the inverter and that, in many cases, eliminates the need for a separate PLC. The program is developed on a PC, and then downloaded to the inverter using the EzSQ software which is provided at no charge. Other new features include patented Micro Surge Voltage suppression (to protect the motor winding insulation), advance trip avoidance functions and configurable sink/source logic on I/O. Standard features such as built-in RS485 Modbus/RTU communication, and options for other communications networks, such as Ethernet Modbus/TCP, DeviceNet, Profibus and LonWorks have not been overlooked and the SJ700 can be configured via the front-mounted keypad or using Hitachi’s ProDrive PC-based software.

Verbatim’s new family of 2.5” SmartDisk Portable Hard Drives

Finally, Verbatim will debut a new family of 2.5” SmartDisk Portable Hard Drives at CES. The new line of SmartDisk 2.5” Portable Hard Drives (HDs) are palm-sized external drives that will be available for both Windows and Mac users wanting to add 120, 160, 250, or 320GB of removable capacity without having to open their computer.

Verbatim has enhanced the versatility of its 2.5” SmartDisk HDs by offering them with choice of a USB interface or a Combo USB/FireWire interface. With the Combo USB/FireWire interface, the device also becomes interoperable and files can be transferred between a Mac and a PC and the drives support the “Time Machine” backup feature in Mac OS X Leopard. The bus-powered, 5400 RPM drives deliver transfer speeds of up to 480MB per second (MB/sec.) when connected with USB 2.0 and up to 400MB/sec. for FireWire connections without requiring an AC power adapter. Included in the USB-only models is BounceBack Express backup software, an easy-to-use backup utility that incorporates scheduling, backup sets, automatic launch options and a quick restore feature.

Verbatim 120, 160, 250 and 320GB 2.5” SmartDisk Portable HDs will be available in January 2008 at USD$99.00 for the 120GB USB version.

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