Flash Memory HDD for Notebooks Launched

ukhackster writes "Traditional magnetic hard drive platters could be on the way out, thanks to SanDisk's launch today of a hard drive based on flash memory chips. The device can store 32GB of data and is meant for notebooks . SanDisk claims that using flash chips means faster access and better reliability, so less danger of a serious system crash wiping out all your valuable data if you drop your laptop. The downside, though, is price. At an extra $600 dollars, are price-conscious consumers going to be interested?"

The question on every /.er's mind:

[Spazntwich]

When can we get flash memory for strippers? We're already paying out the ass to see their tits. I'd like to remember the experience a little longer.

Re:Just in time for Macworld?

[Rogerborg]

Yup, people eager to line up to pay over the odds for flashy underpowered trinkets are the ideal market for the initial release of this technology.

iPod Fanboys Start Talking About This.....

[8127972]

.... Being in the next iPod in 5 - 4 - 3 - 2.....

Re:Just in time for Macworld?

[locokamil]

Awesome. A story about a platform neutral technology is hijacked and converted into a MacWorld rumor mill.

Am I flaming? Assuredly.

Re:Nah... Sansa...

[OECD]

You got a GF? How how how?

Re:Just in time for Macworld?

[LoudMusic]

Yup, people eager to line up to pay over the odds for flashy underpowered trinkets are the ideal market for the initial release of this technology.

You mean Mac users right?

Re:Just in time for Macworld?

[Secrity]

" a "Homeland Security" officer inverted my laptop bag, dumping out the contents onto a desk from over a foot high. Laptop, point and shoot camera, cell phone and a portable hard drive loaded with photos all came crashing down."

It helps if you heed the prominently displayed signs and take your laptop out of the bag as instructed before you present it for inspection.