Based on perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology that exceeds the reliability expectations of current longitudinal recording technology, the 160GB Travelstar 5K160 is a 5,400 RPM drive designed for notebook and mobile computing.
Hitachi said that the same technology and process used to implement PMR on the Travelstar 5K160 will be replicated across its product lines, including the next-generation 1.8in hard drive scheduled for delivery in the latter half of 2006.