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Samsung intros 500GB-platter HDD, Spinpoint F3

Samsung has launched a new 500GB-per-platter desktop and server HDD, the Spinpoint F3. Operating at 7200RPM, the drive is available in capacities of up to 1TB (two 500GB platters). The company says their new drive delivers a higher performance with less power consumption. They claim that by utilizing a high areal density, the Spinpoint F3 offers up to a 30% higher performance than three-platter 3.5” 1TB HDDs.

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