Latest about External HDDs
Western Digital Regains HDD Market Lead in Q2
Following Seagate, Western Digital has apparently recovered from the impact of the Thailand flood as well. As of Q2, the company has become the leading hard drive maker again.
Toshiba Expands HDD Portfolio With New 3.5-Inch Drives
Toshiba has launched a new line of 3.5-inch HDDs aimed for the consumer market.
Seagate Completes Acquisition of LaCie
Seagate confirmed that it has closed the acquisition LaCie, which will give the company a stronger position in the retail market.
Seagate to Continue Focus on Hybrid HDDs
Seagate forecasts weakening shipments of hard drives and slight price erosion, while the company banks on new hybrid drives slated for release later this year.
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High HDD Prices Result in Record Sales at Seagate
Hard drive manufacturing is apparently exceeding pre-Thailand flood levels and companies such as Seagate are now reaping the benefits from increased HDD pricing.
Buffalo Ships Portable HDD with Thunderbolt, USB 3.0
Buffalo's external drive with the dual Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 interface is now shipping with a starting price of $199.99 USD.
