Seagate Launches Momentus XT Hybrid Drive

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 25, 2010 - 6:07 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=momentus-x... Real-time pricing for Seagate ST95005620AS Seagate Momentus XT 500 GB 2.5 Inch Solid State Hybrid Drive ST95005620AS Diamond-5944804 Electronics Used and New Amazon: $99.99 TigerDirect: $79.97 Newegg: $79.99 CompUSA: $79.97 Seagate has just launched Momentus XT, an HD/SSD hybrid drive that combines the low cost of hard disk drives with the high performance of SSD units. This disk features a smart technology that actively monitors the frequently-used applications and data files and stores them in the SSD for quick access. The product is available in 250 GB, 320 GB and 500 GB capacities, has SATA-300 interface, 32 MB cache, spins at 7,200 rpm and has 4 GB SLC flash memory. Momentus XT 500 GB, 320 GB and 250 GB models are priced at USD 156, USD 132 and USD 113, respectively. Note: Two years ago Seagate tried to launch a similar product, but it failed because the caching control was made by Windows Vista. In this new model the control is made by an internal controller. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark Article | Comments (0)

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