4GB Microdrive

I haven’t got around to buying a 1GB microdrive yet because the price wasn’t right. I always assumed that at some point the price would come down and I would jump on it. Well, before the price of the 1GB could come down, Hitachi has come out with something better.

The 4GB Microdrive, a miniaturized version of a hard drive used in PCs, can be used by a wide range of devices to store data files for computers or image files for digital cameras, among other uses, the company said. The San Jose, Calif., hard-drive maker is offering samples now and plans to ship the 1-inch drive in volume in November.

I’m not sure if the 4GB Microdrive will be compatible with gadgets that have been made prior to its release, addressing the 4GB storage area may be an issue. One good thing about this release is that the 1GB drives will come down to reasonable range.

The company expects the 4GB Microdrive to sell for $499. Lexar Media sells 2GB and 4GB flash memory cards that cost as much as $799 and $1,599, respectively, according to its online store.

Source: CNET.com