IBM MicroDrive

Here's the hard drive that fits in the palm of your hand! Developed to meet the needs of handheld systems and devices that connect to your notebook, the IBM 1GB Microdrive is one of the highest capacity hard drives available in a one-inch diameter. Featuring a CF+ interface with Type II PCMCIA compatibility, 3600 RPM, and 15ms average seek time, the Microdrive is ideal for use with digital cameras/video cameras and handheld PCs.

Highlights

• Provides high-capacity, high-performance removable storage ranging from 340 MB to 1 GB in a one-inch hard disk drive
• Integrates with a variety of handheld devices through use of the industry- standard CF+** Type II format and compatibility with PCMCIA Type II (with an adapter)
• Provides reliable storage for digital cameras, handheld PCs, digital audio players, laptops, and other portable handheld devices
• Incorporates leading-edge IBM technologies such as giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head technology, load/unload features, Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life Extender* 3.0, and TrueTrack* servo for maximum capacity, performance, and reliability

New applications for high-capacity, compact storage

The IBM Microdrive* provides breakthrough storage capacity for portable electronic devices in an industry-standard CF+ Type II form factor. This capacity enables users of digital cameras to capture more high-resolution photos without having to frequently download data. In addition, handheld PC users can access more applications and maintain large databases, while notebook users can back up and transport their data more quickly and conveniently.

Increased capacity, portability, and value

With capacities ranging from 340 MB to 1 GB on a single hard disk drive, the IBM family of Microdrives provides high-capacity, cost-effective personal storage. Weighing only 16 grams, the IBM Microdrive provides outstanding capacity in a compact, portable package-a key requirement for today's handheld devices.

Higher performance, improved productivity

With a maximum sustained data rate exceeding 4 MB/sec, the IBM Microdrive provides a significant performance improvement over current flash memory. As a result, large files can be transferred very quickly, and users can be much more productive.