An 8 MB cache contributes to making the 80GN the world’s highest performing 4200 RPM mobile hard drive. The Travelstar 80GN is based on proven reliability and a mature design with high shock robustness and low power consumption. That only a few atoms could have such a dramatic impact caused some IBM scientists to refer to the ruthenium layer informally as “pixie dust.” With this new data density record, IBM is quickly approaching the 100 gigabits/square inch the company predicted “Pixie Dust” would achieve in 2003.Īnnounced last year, “pixie dust” is an IBM data storage breakthrough achieved by sandwiching a three-atom-thick layer of the element ruthenium, a precious metal similar to platinum, between two magnetic layers – technically called antiferromagnetically-coupled media. The additional layers bring about an even higher signal-to-noise ratio, which allows data recording at ultra high densities while maintaining data integrity. IBM achieved this by adding another coating of “pixie dust” – an additional ruthenium/magnetic layer to create a five-layer sandwich called laminated-“pixie dust.” The new Travelstar 80GN breaks current areal density records by allowing up to 70 billion bits of data to be written on each square inch of disk space. IBM also announced plans for a new 7200 RPM performance category, offering workstation performance with mobility. IBM has introduced the world’s highest capacity mobile hard drive at 80 GB – made possible by enhancements to the company’s patented “pixie dust” technology. IBM Releases 80 GB Hard Drive for Portables
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Users can record footage at three different quality levels - 320 x 240, 640 x 480 and surprisingly 960 x 720 however we did experience lag issues with the later.Īs for still images these can be snapped up to 1.3 megapixels and 4 megapixels if you use Logitech's software enhancement package.First 2.5″ 80 GB notebook hard drive, Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks, handle for Titanium PowerBooks, Apple addresses Sleep of Death, double-speed USB floppy drive, and more.Įxcept as noted, prices are in US dollars. To help in low light conditions the camera uses a technology Logitech has called Rightlight and it does well to increase and balance the light levels so you can use the camera at night or dark rooms. Performance wise, like other Logitech cameras we've tested the QuickCam Notebook Pro performs well. Other packages include support for all the major Instant Messenger applications, as well as support for YouTube and grouper. Although the small app has about 5 minutes worth of mileage in it, it is none the less good fun for the kids. Placement issues aside, the webcam comes with all the software you need in the box including Logitech's Video Effects software, which features animated 3D Avatars that imitate your facial expressions and head movements and 2D Face Accessories that you can apply to your own image to change your look. The only solution to this is to use the rather flimsy three-part stand in the box and perch the webcam on that, it's not ideal, but at least shows that Logitech acknowledge the problem. If like us, your laptop has a thin frame to it you'll soon get frustrated by the overhanging camera on the screen. It's here you encounter the first problem. The size of a box of matches compared to the previous effort's pack of 10 fags, the camera attaches to the top of your laptop screen via its included clip. The small rectangular device is compact and to the point. Reduced in size, the new QuickCam Pro is more aesthetically pleasing that the previous model.
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(Pocket-lint) - Logitech has updated its QuickCam Notebook Pro webcam with the aptly named Logitech QuickCam Notebook Pro improving the cameras resolution while at the same time removing Mac support.