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[...] “Free-fall sensor – As an added layer of protection, if the drive (or the system it’s in) is dropped while in use, WD’s free-fall sensor detects that the drive is falling and, in less than 200 milliseconds, parks the head to help prevent damage and data loss.” Model: WD3200BJKTHAS this sensor and is a little more expensive.Worth it, In my opinion. Model: WD3200BEKT does NOT have this sensor.Retailers are not very clear about this. Click Here to see more reviews about: Western Digital 320 GB Scorpio Black SATA 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Notebook Hard Drive WD3200BEKT Product Description WD Scorpio Black ... Read Full Story

The open format LTO technology provides customers with a defined roadmap for achieving class terabytes of storage. LTO also offers options for branding. LTO tape format is the preferred choice for businesses that require greater performance and storage capacity, with low operating costs. Since the open system has become increasingly popular and capacity needs are growing, the work plan that offers the LTO technology specifications have faster transfer speeds and greater recording capacity so it can keep pace with growing demand users. Imation has introduced a new technology called "Tera Angstrom. Tera Angstrom technology ensures smooth and uniform LTO tape media that allows for ... Read Full Story

    Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD10EADS From Western Digital Product Description Available in capacities up to 2 TB, WD Caviar Green SATA hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40 percentage and offer best-in-class acoustics and operating temperature. Based on WD's exclusive GreenPower technology, these drives are designed to deliver power savings as the primary attribute. As hard drive capacities increase, the power required to run those drives increases as well. WD Caviar Green drives make it possible for energy-conscious customers to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance ... Read Full Story

Buffalo’s Technology’s MiniStation Metro Portable Hard Drive is a compact, lightweight storage solution . Best of all, the Metro comes equipped with Buffalo’s BumperBody(tm) shock absorbers that surround the hard drive inside a sturdy rubberized body. The integrated Flex Connect USB cable ensures that you will never lose your cable again. The MiniStation Metro comes in 3 colors to match any personal style, Black, Red and White. Memeo AutoSync software automatically syncs your MiniStation with your PC or Mac, keeping your files up to date. Optionally, you can turn on the integrated hardware encryption feature to automatically encrypt the data on your drive. EZ-Logon ... Read Full Story

That annoying issue where iPhone sync would fail for Windows 7 users with Intel P55 Express chipsets? Gigabyte has issued a beta BIOS update for their motherboards that should fix things right up. Asus and MSI, which also use the P55 express on their motherboards, haven’t issued any updates yet, but hopefully will soon. If you’re rocking the Gigabyte and do the update, let us know how it works for you. [ PCWorld via Gizmodo ] This is a story by the iPhone Blog . This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store . Busted Windows 7 + Intel P55 Express iPhone Sync ... Read Full Story