> For full story, see
> http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=6691783-193
>
> IBM sets new hard disk storage record
>
> IBM confirmed that scientists at its Almaden Research Center have
> developed a hard disk capable of holding 11.6 billion bits of data per
> square inch of disk space. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, the
> 11.6 billion bits of data per square inch is more than double the
> previously highest storage capacity. The new hard disk's capacity was
> demonstrated in a laboratory and puts the company on track to
> providing products with 10-gigabit density by 2001. See full story
what is misleading about this is these nimrod writers aren't saying 10 gig
per platter. IBM will be releasing a 16 gig 3.5" drive around march of next
year (98). since most currrent 3.5" drive contain 7 platters were talking
50+ gigs for under $1K
Tim
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