form factors imply various differences in the actual hard drives that use them. Until the late 80s, there used to be 5.25" hard drives for high capacity applications, but the industry moved to smaller platter diameters and form factors for many reasons. First...

a close look at this first version of Athlon 4.. Mobile Athlon 4 will come in two different form factors. One of the two is the well-known SocketA form factor, as shown in the pictures above. AMD claims that Mobile Athlon 4 cannot be operated in a normal...

is more likely to fit into sleek and stylish design cases. The latter is an important quality if you want to assemble a family-friendly system for your living room. Performance-wise, there is no difference between the different form factors, whether it's a...

that all focus on different product types. These can be primarily characterized through different form factors, most notably the 3.5,” 2.5,” and 1.8” sizes, as well as others. However, these form factors do not necessarily equate to a particular market...

sizes of batteries. Some devices use AA batteries, some devices use A batteries, some use C, D, and so on. The bottom line is that with all of the different form factors of these devices, manufacturers seeking a smaller form factor fit and/or less weight will...

the Flex-ATX form factor is an absolute must. Although this standard was created about two years ago, it hasn't managed to make much progress in the market. Basically, Flex-ATX indicates that the common ATX form factor has shrunk by 45 percent. In other words,...