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1. Strutting Down the Catwalk, A Mouse With a Lighted Stripe.

Author

Tong, Judy

Subjects
*HARD disks, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks, *COMPUTER peripherals, *COMPUTER input-output equipment
Abstract

Features SmartDisk's palm-sized FireFly hard drive. Weight; Price; Storage capacity; Speed of data transfer.

Published
2004

2. Which disk will slip?

Author

Takashasi, Dean

Subjects
Product Development, Optical Disk Drive, Magnetic disks, Outlook, Optical disks -- Design and construction, Magnetic disks -- Design and construction
Published
1994

3. Toshiba enters 2.5' disk fray, sets big expansion

Subjects
Winchester Disk, Disk Drives, Investments, Magnetic Disks, Toshiba Corp. -- Product introduction, Quantum Corp. -- Product information, Prairietek Inc. -- Product information
Published
1990

4. Yamaha to market super-mini thin-film head

Author

Takahashi, Ken

Subjects
Product Development, Hard Disk Drive, Magnetic Disks, Marketing Strategy, Computer Industry, Yamaha Corp. -- Product development, Computer industry -- Product development, Hard disks -- Product development
Abstract

YAMAHA TO MARKET SUPER-MINI THIN-FILM HEAD HAMAMATSU, JAPAN, 1990 AUG 20 (NB) -- Yamaha Corp. has decided to market next year a super-miniature thin-film head, called a microslider, which it […]

Published
1990

6. IBM, Hitachi Ink Broad Storage Pact

Subjects
10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Data disk, Hard disk drive, Under 5GB hard disk drive, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Over 25GB hard disk drive, Company joint venture, 5GB - 9.99GB hard disk drive, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, International Business Machines Corp. -- Joint ventures, Hitachi Ltd. -- Joint ventures, Magnetic disks, Hard disks -- Joint ventures, Computer peripherals industry -- Joint ventures, Electronic components industry -- Joint ventures, Disk drives -- Joint ventures
Abstract

IBM and Hitachi plan to fold their hard drive operations into a joint venture and work together on developing new storage widgetry. According to the preliminary agreement, Hitachi will hold […]

Published
2002

7. Quantum to Deploy Web-based Customer Support System From RightNow Technologies

Subjects
Data disk, Support services, Cable television/data services, Customer service, Contract agreement, Online information service, Online services, Information services industry, Quantum Corp. -- Contracts, RightNow Technologies Inc. -- Contracts, Magnetic disks, Online information services -- Contracts, Online services -- Contracts, Information services industry -- Contracts, Computer peripherals industry -- Contracts, Marketing research, Information services -- Contracts, Customer service
Abstract

RightNow Technologies, a leading provider of Internet customer care systems, Monday announced that Quantum Corporation's Hard Disk Drive Group (NYSE: HDD), the world's highest volume supplier of hard disk drives […]

Published
2000

9. Financial: Applied Magnetics Corporation Announces Unaudited Q2 Fiscal Year 1999 Results

Subjects
Data disk, Company financing, Company earnings/profit, Applied Magnetics Corp. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Magnetic disks, Computer peripherals, Computer peripherals industry -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings
Abstract

Applied Magnetics Corp. (NYSE:APM) Thursday reported a net loss of $87.5 million, or $2.52 per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 compared with a net loss of $31.9 […]

Published
1999

10. A Portable Hard Drive That Is Easier to Park.

Author

ENSHA, AZADEH

Subjects
*HARD disks, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks, *WIRE rope, *LAPTOP computers, *ELECTRONIC equipment
Abstract

Portable hard drives can make for great traveling companions. Their cords? Less so. Short U.S.B. cables are fine when connecting a hard drive to your laptop in a hotel room, but using the same equipment to connect the drive to a processor under a desk can lead to back pains, banged heads and outbursts of profanity. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2008

11. Samsung Offers Chips to Replace PC Hard Drives.

Author

Ramstad, Evan

Subjects
*HARD disks, *FLASH memory, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks
Abstract

States that Samsung Electronics Co. has started offering computer makers a set of flash-memory chips designed to replace hard drives in personal computers.

Published
2006

12. Three Sized of Data to Go, All in the Same Small Package.

Author

Berger, Ivan

Subjects
*HARD disks, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks, *DATA disk drives
Abstract

The article evaluates the Mega TravelDrive hard drives from Memorex Corp. and offers information on the various models of the product.

Published
2005

13. Small External Hard Drive Offers Backup Options Plus Room to Move.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*HARD disks, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks, *COMPUTER peripherals, *COMPUTER input-output equipment
Abstract

Presents the IOgear external hard drive which offers backup options to personal computers. Features and design specifications; Storage capacities of the external drive.

Published
2005

14. A Pocket-Size Disk Packs 90 Precious Gigabytes.

Author

Biersdorfer, J.D.

Subjects
*FLASH memory, *RANDOM access memory, *HARD disks, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks
Abstract

Introduces the Rev drive from Iomega, a flash-memory drive that can fit 35 gigabytes of files on a removable disk that can fit in the palm of a the hand. Features including the mechanical components of a conventional hard drive with magnetic media and motor; Availability of the Rev drive in an external U.S.B. 2.0 model; Prize.

Published
2004

15. Part Way.

Author

Koerner, Brendan I.

Subjects
HARD disks, MAGNETIC disks, COMPUTERS, COMPUTER science, COMPUTER industry, ELECTRONIC industries
Abstract

Answers a question concerning the advantages of a partitioned hard drive. Tricking computers that it has multiple hard drives; Benefits of partitioning for organizational purposes; Advantages of making a separate partition for Windows swap files.

Published
2004

16. 1,000 Gigabytes Appease The Multimedia Glutton.

Author

Biersdorfer, J.D.

Subjects
*HARD disks, *MAGNETIC disks, *DATA disk drives, *COMPUTER science
Abstract

Features LaCie Bigger Disk hard drive, which holds a full terabyte of data. Functions; Price.

Published
2004

17. Memory Evolution: Survival of the Smallest.

Author

Taub, Eric A.

Subjects
*SMART cards, *COMPUTER storage devices, *MAGNETIC disks, *HARD disks, *DIGITAL electronics, *ELECTRONICS
Abstract

Reports on the development of memory cards. Effects of vast improvements in flash memory cards on digital camera sales; Rise in the SD memory card's monthly market share; Advantages of flash memory over hard drives.

Published
2004

18. HARDWARE.

Subjects
*COMPUTER industry, *MP3 players, *MAGNETIC disks
Abstract

Lists the companies with the best-selling MP3 players and compact-disc rewritable disc drives in the United States during the month of September 2003.

Published
2003

19. Magnetic vs. optical storage

Subjects
Storage Media, Comparison, Magnetic Disks, Optical Disk Drive, Conferences and Meetings, Comdex-Fall, Trade Show, Comdex -- 1991 AD
Published
1991

20. Information storage technologies

Subjects
Conferences and Meetings, Future of Computing, Information Storage and Retrieval, Storage Density, Magnetic Disks, Disk Drives, National Engineering Consortium, Carnegie-Mellon University, Engineering, Consortium, Future Technologies, International Business Machines Corp. -- Officials and employees, National Engineering Consortium -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Carnegie Mellon University -- Officials and employees
Published
1991

21. I.B.M. to Announce a New Record for Storage Density on Magnetic Disks.

Author

Markoff, John

Subjects
*MAGNETIC memory (Computers), *MAGNETIC disks
Abstract

Reports that International Business Machines (IBM) plans to announce that its engineers have set a record in magnetic-disk storage density. Comments on the development pace of the magnetic storage industry; Reasons the IBM announcement is significant according to industry analysts; Definition of the superparamagnetic effect; Storage capacity of Toshiba Corp.'s disk drive.

Published
1999

22. I.B.M. Sets a New Record For Magnetic-Disk Storage.

Author

Markoff, John

Subjects
*MAGNETIC disks, *SCIENTISTS
Abstract

Reports that researchers of I.B.M. have set a record in magnetic-disk storage density. Details on the breakthrough; Significance of the breakthrough; Comments from John Best, vice president for technology for the storage division of I.B.M.

Published
1999

23. A disk for the verbose.

Author

Wellman, Bill

Subjects
*MAGNETIC disks, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
Abstract

Reports on the statement by International Business Machines Corporation that it had broken the magnetic disk-drive storage barrier of 10 million bits of data per square inch. Where the technology will appear first; Amount of gigabytes a 2.5-inch disk drive will hold; Definition of a gigabyte.

Published
1998

24. Bytes.

Subjects
MAGNETIC disks, PRODUCT counterfeiting, WASTE recycling
Abstract

Reports on the recycling of computer disks by Greenbrier Associates of Billerica, Massachusetts. Description of Greenbrier's recycling plan; Cost of recycling; Information on counterfeit software produced by Business Software Alliance.

Published
1995

25. Mitsubishi to export optical drives to the U.S

Author

Takahashi, Ken

Subjects
Peripherals, Supply, Disk Drives, Magnetic Disks, Export, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. -- Planning, Mitsubishi ME-5U1 (Disk drive) -- Product development, Computer peripherals industry -- Planning
Abstract

MITSUBISHI TO EXPORT OPTICAL DRIVES TO THE U.S. TOKYO, JAPAN, 1989 DEC 1 (NB) -- Mitsubishi Electric will begin export of its optical magnetic disk drive units to the U.S. […]

Published
1989

26. Sumitomo 3M to sell magnetic-optical disks

Author

Takahashi, Ken

Subjects
Computer storage device industry, Magnetic Disks, Optical Disk Drive, Product Introduction, 5.25' Disk, Japan, Storage Capacity, Sumitomo 3M Ltd. -- Planning, Computer storage device industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

SUMITOMO 3M TO SELL MAGNETIC-OPTICAL DISKS TOKYO, JAPAN, 1989 SEP 12 (NB) -- Sumitomo 3M, a joint venture between Japan's general trader Sumitomo and U.S.-based 3M, will release a 5.25-inch […]

Published
1989

27. New technique increases floppy memory

Author

Takahashi, Ken

Subjects
Disk Drives, Enhancements, Magnetic Disks, Floppy Disk Drive, Tokin Corp. -- Innovations, Computer storage device industry -- Innovations
Abstract

NEW TECHNIQUE INCREASES FLOPPY MEMORY TOKYO, JAPAN, 1989 AUG 28 (NB) -- Major magnetic materials and electronic goods maker Tokin Corporation has developed and shipped a vertical magnetic storage system […]

Published
1989

28. Maxell disk promotion

Author

McCormick, John

Subjects
Magnetic Disks, Floppy Disk Drive, Promotion of Product, Maxell Corporation of America Inc. -- Marketing
Abstract

MAXELL DISK PROMOTION FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A., 1989 JUL 13 (NB) -- Maxell Corporation of America, a leading magnetic media manufacturer and distributor, has announced a summer promotion deal […]

Published
1989

29. Storage: R-Byte signs letter of intent with Fujitsu Ten for high-volume production of advanced 4mm DAT drives

Subjects
Data disk, 10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Research and development, Manufacturing, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Contract agreement, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, R-Byte Corp. -- Contracts, DENSO TEN Ltd. -- Contracts, R-Byte RB100 (Tape drive), Magnetic disks, Manufacturing processes, Computer storage device industry -- Contracts, Disk drives, Industrial research, Contracts
Abstract

R-Byte Inc., developer of the industry's fastest digital audio tape (DAT) computer storage device, announced Tuesday that it has signed a letter of intent with Fujitsu Ten Ltd., an international […]

Published
1991

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