Cornice announced a new 4 GB model as part of its 1-inch Storage Element HD line. The drive, designed to be used in MP3 players, cell phones, personal video recorders and other devices, is said to sustain 1.5 meter drops onto concrete with properly designed enclosure. Average transfer time of the 4,400 rpm unit is 5.5 Mb/s. The 4 GB Storage Element will cost OEMs USD 65 in 10,000-unit quantities.