Featuring low power consumption and halogen-free design

Feb 5, 2009 11:02 GMT  ·  By

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies has recently introduced a new hard disk drive to its lineup, in the form of the CinemaStar C5K500, a 2.5-inch hard drive that is set to provide up to 500GB of storage space. The new hard drive from Hitachi has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of digital video and surveillance applications, featuring a compact design and low power usage. According to Hitachi, its new drives are designed for use in continuous “24x7” applications, providing a read/write power specification that is 22 percent lower than that of previous models.

 

“The explosion of digital music and photos, combined with widespread access to high-definition television content, is driving DVR capacity requirements to new levels,” said Brendan Collins, vice president, Product Marketing, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. “Home theater systems are becoming increasingly compact, as users seek out space-saving and power-efficient component designs. The new CinemaStar drive will allow DVR manufacturers to deliver compact DVRs with all the capacity and features of larger form factor products.”

 

The new Hitachi hard disk drives are featured with a speed of 5400RPM and can provide users with a choice of mainstream capacities, ranging from 160 to 500GB. They boast the company's SmoothStream technology, enhancing streaming functionality in digital video applications. In addition, the C5K500 has been designed to provide a time-limited error recovery, enhanced thermal monitoring and silent-seek acoustics, providing users with a silent working environment.

 

Hitachi's CinemaStar C5K500 boasts read/write specifications of 1.4W, 22 percent lower than on previous models. The drive is expected to become available in the second quarter of this year, although the company is yet to detail any pricing information.

 

Just recently, Hitachi announced a Q3 loss of 371 billion yen, or approximately $4.13 billion, with the company forecasting an estimated one-year loss of $7.8 billion, a record for the Japanese manufacturing industry.