SuperTaz Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/11/04/why-netflix-loves-helium-filled-hard-drives/?intcmp=features The company on Monday unveiled a 6 terabyte hard disk called the Ultrastar He6 that packs seven platters of data filled goodness into the space usually filled by five. The company says these helium-filled hard disks are the future. "Our mainstream helium platform will serve as the future building block for new products and technologies moving forward. This is a huge feat, and we are gratified by the support of our customers in the development of this platform," said Brendan Collins, vice president of product marketing, for the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Man Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Mechanical drives are going to be gone in 4 years IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipes1 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 not sure i would like to have a highly explosive drive in any computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTaz Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 not sure i would like to have a highly explosive drive in any computer. You are thinking of Hydrogen. They are talking about Helium, which is an inert, or non-flammable gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMagnet Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 though 7 platters.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benway Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 barrier-free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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