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Short Take: IBM disk drives for mobile computers

IBM announced hard disk drives for mobile computers. Its Travelstar VP holds 1.6GB; Travelstar 3XP, has a 2.5-inch drive holding 3GB; the 4.3 GB Deskstar 4, has an all-purpose drive for audio-video applications. The 6.4GB Deskstar 5 has a 5.4MB/sec minimum sustained through-put rate; the 5400 RPM 4.3GB Ultrastar 2ES has an Ultra SCSI interface and is for entry-level workstations and network servers; and the 2.16GB Travelstar 4LP is one of the most rugged drives in its class and is shock resistant, according to the company.

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announced hard disk drives for mobile computers. Its Travelstar VP holds 1.6GB; Travelstar 3XP, has a 2.5-inch drive holding 3GB; the 4.3 GB Deskstar 4, has an all-purpose drive for audio-video applications. The 6.4GB Deskstar 5 has a 5.4MB/sec minimum sustained through-put rate; the 5400 RPM 4.3GB Ultrastar 2ES has an Ultra SCSI interface and is for entry-level workstations and network servers; and the 2.16GB Travelstar 4LP is one of the most rugged drives in its class and is shock resistant, according to the company.