The High Speed Hardisk

KOMPAS.com - The need for computer systems with higher capacities as if chased by the current technological developments. Look, the computer memory chip manufacturers continue to create products that have a higher speed. Simultaneously, the producer of data storage container or a hard disk drive (HDD) also increase the capacity and capability of its products.

Now, the HDD not only appears with large storage capacity, but also has a faster data reading speed. Levels were measured from the rotation speed of the disc in units of RPM HDD (revolutions per minute). The faster the spin the HDD, the amount of data that can be read by reading (head) within specified time more and more.

Generally, the ability to read current data HDD 5400 RPM and 7200 RPM. But, now the HDD manufacturers have started reaching 10 000 RPM speed, even a 15 000 RPM. One of the producers who play in this market is Western Digital (WD). Since last year, they released the product WD VelociRaptor 450 gigabytes (GB) and 600 GB with a speed of 10 000 RPM. SATA-based HDD is specifically designed for blade servers, personal computers (PCs), high-performance, Mac computers, professional workstations, and rack servers.

"Speed 10 000 RPM is the first in the industry so that the WD VelociRaptor popular among companies as well as gamers," teaching Harianto Karim, WD Sales Manager Indonesia. Latest product storage capacity WD VelociRaptor is also two times higher than the previous generation that only up to 300 GB.

According Harianto, supported by 6 Gbps SATA interface with 32 GB capacity buffer memory, high RPM HDD is making the turn moving images in games, multimedia, or film look smooth, not broken. WD VelociRaptor can operate 24 hours seven days a week, aka non-stop and has the active period of up to 1.4 million hours.

Market share is still small recorder Head WD ValociRaptor never touches the disk media. Thus, the risk of head and wear of the recording medium is reduced significantly. HDD is also equipped with a better drive protection during transit. WD claims these products are also environmentally friendly since it designed halogen-free

WD VelociRaptor also available in packs IcePack mounting frame measuring 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches. This makes HD packs stay cold, even though installed in high-performance computers. "We are sure the WD VelociRaptor IcePack with mounting packaging is available on the market in this quarter," Harianto teaching.

Reportedly, this time, is preparing WD HDD 20,000 RPM level. Beginning last February, Seagate also has shipped the latest HDD with the level of 10,000 RPM. His name Savvio 1OK. 2.5-inch HDD size, the size of the WD VelociRaptor, this move by 6 Gpbs SAS interface. Reach 600 GB of storage capacity.

But, until now, the HDD market for PC and server products is still dominated by 5400 RPM and 7200 RPM. One reason, the price is relatively affordable. (Cash / Gloria Haraito, Diade Riva N)

No Means No More and Faster Problem

KOMPAS.com - Hard Disc Drive (HDD) is a secondary storage device where data is stored as magnetic pulses on a rotating metal disc that is integrated. Data is stored in concentric circles called tracks. Each track is divided into several segments or sectors.

As a data storage medium in a large capacity, the invention HDD backdrop of application programs may not stay in one disc. In addition to storage capacity, the ability to be balanced by the speed of HDD access. Improving the performance of HDD, processor speed, memory and storage capacity are important components determining performance of the computer.

Especially for the HDD, the rate of speed as measured from the revolutions per minute (RPM). Now, the HDD is available has a speed of 5400 RPM, 7200 RPM, 10,000 RPM, and 15,000 RPM. RPM HDD with 10 000 and 15 000 are usually not used for personal computer (PC) desktop. Because, the price is still quite high. Its use is more for special purposes such as in servers, as well as graphics and gaming purposes.

But, high-speed HDD is also not immune from problems. Firstly, if you have problems in spindle motor, the damage quickly spread to other parts. Second, the revolution speed improvement on the Bering HDD causing vibration and noise. (Cash / Good Marsudi)

WD Velociraptor, Strong Operates 24 / 7

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Western Digital (WD) VelociRaptor latest generation available in the capacity of 450 GB and 600 GB. WD VelociRaptor is a hard disk drive (HDD) SATA speed reading 10 000 rotation per minute (RPM). Speed is 15 per cent higher than previous generations. The capacity two-fold greater than the previous generation.

This HDD is designed specifically for blade servers, high-performance PCs, Mac computers, professional workstations, and rack servers. Speed 10 000 RPM is the first in the HDD industry and is suitable for companies and gamers.

WD VelociRaptor can operate 24 hours seven days a week. The active period reached 1.4 million hours. WD VelociRaptor is available in packs IcePack mounting frame measuring 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches. This packaging makes the HDD still cool though installed in high-performance computers. WD VelociRaptor 450 GB sells for 299 U.S. dollars per unit and VelociRaptor 600 GB worth of 350 dollars per unit. This has included five years warranty. (Cash / Gloria Haraito)

Seagate Savvio 10K.4 Needs Efficient power

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Answering the need for speed hard disk drive (HDD) read the data, especially in data storage, servers and computers grafts and games (games), a British manufacturer of HDDs, Seagate, which has released 1OK.4 Savvio storage capacity 600 gigabytes (GB) and the rate of rotation per minute (RPM) of 10,000. Seagate claims, this HDD have a resistance to 2 million hours.

Seagate Savvio 1OK.4 have a wide range of superior features. For example, data protection features. Because, HDD features the self encrypting drive (SED) to protect some very important data, and the feature which allows HDD Savvio PowerChoice IOK.4 save electric power consumption during the workday.

With all its advantages, 1OK.4 Savvio 2.5-inch size and move with 6 Gpbs SAS interface provides added value and greater benefits for those who wish to gain cost efficiencies in the management of information technology. It costs about 500 to 530 U.S. dollars per unit. (Cash / Diade Riva Nugrahani)

3D Computer Virus entry

TEMPO Interactive, Taipei - a three-dimensional technology is now not only be enjoyed in the cinema or television. In a computer exhibition, Computex 2010 in Taipei, MSI and Asus asserting personal computers (PCs) which can combine explores impressions, both movies and games are three-dimensional (3D) in front of you.

PC besutan MSI using three-dimensional display complete with glasses and the sound quality is fantastic. In addition to content-based three-dimensional display, the PC is also equipped with software that can change the content of which had two dimensions into three dimensions as well as port HDMI 1.4 for playing three-dimensional content to the television.

Some three-dimensional PCs have been on display in the exhibition, but there are also three-dimensional technology embedded in portable or laptop computer but with a large screen size. While a PC that can display three-dimensional content is composed of components and must be bundled as a separate panel to "hold" the screen, keyboard and mouse.

At the exhibition, displaying MSI Wind Top AE2420 3D type which is for 24-inch touch screen. Wind Top AE2420 package includes 3D glasses made by MSI, including three-dimensional software that can change the content of two dimensions into three dimensions. According to MSI, the PC is running with the latest series of Intel Core processors and Advanced Micro Devices ATI Mobility Radeon.

The Asus is showing off EeeTop PC ET with 24-inch screen. With almost the same specifications such as MSI, Asus-made three-dimensional PC is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection that allows to send data faster with three-dimensional content from PC to external hard drives or vice versa.

In addition, ET EeeTop PC also provides the facility and Blu-ray writer can change the two-dimensional film with 720p resolution into three dimensions. However, both MSI and Asus PC is still keeping the price exactly how they made the device.

Intel Launches Four New Microprocessor

TEMPO Interactive, Taipei - Intel launches four new microprocessor in the event Computex 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan. Fourth Atom microprocessor which began commercial use is N455 and the N475 for netbooks, D425 and D525 for "net-top" personal computer desktop.

Fourth microprocessor that supported DDR-3 memory, but only one of the new chip had to offer dual-core systems, namely D525, with a speed of 1.8 GHz. For the N455 and N475 series uses single-core chip. In addition to these four microprocessors, will soon follow N550 previously referred to as rumors numbers. N550 The plan will be launched later this year.

Mikroproseseor Launching this is a strategy to expand the scope of its business Atom. With the motto "Atom Everywhere", Intel has taken part in various new products in the digital world.

Last month, Intel launched the Atom Z6 Lincroft or as a platform for smart phones. At the beginning of the month, Intel also has a "Tunnel Creek" and of course Intel is also working closely with Google in Google Tv project that uses the Silicon Atom.

On that occasion, also announced it will launch the world's thinnest netbook. Netbook which will be named "Canoe Lake" it only has a thickness of 1.4 inches or 14 millimeters. The presence of "Canoe Lake" would be expected to compete with other thin notebooks and netbooks like the MacBook Air and the Dell XPS Adamo. Unfortunately, Intel refused to explain more about her latest netbook specifications.

Google Serve Smart Phone Game

TEMPO Interactive, Calif. - For those of you smart phone users with operating systems Android and iPhone, are now able to download games that are provided by Google.

Ruahnya spilled smart phones on the market makes a Google search online turned the brain so that no lag in downloading technology, including gaming. Starting Wednesday, Google is already preparing an application can be downloaded games that users of Android-based smartphone and the iPhone.

Not just this one time Google's attention to the world game. On the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man game last May, Google to provide the front page into the gaming arena. In addition, Google also had a bitter experience with the game "Lively" that was launched in July 2008 but was forced to "die" in the same year.

Unfortunately, this new game can be downloaded to your smart phone users the iPhone and Android are based in the United States. That in addition, please be patient because Google plans to expand its facilities across state boundaries.