Western Digital announced its new My Book Live Duo personal cloud storage system, which is available in 4TB ($399.99) and 6TB ($499.99) capacities.
DSI and Seiko Developing HDD Technology
The A*STAR Data Storage Institute (DSI) announced that it is working with Seiko Instruments to develop a pivot assembly for a 2.5-inch, 5mm thick hard disk drive.
Seagate Seals Samsung HDD Business Deal
Seagate Technology announced that it has completed its purchase of Samsung Electronics’ hard disk drive (HDD) business.
Plextor Launches PX-650US PlexEasy DVD Burner
Plextor Europe announced its new PX-650US PlexEasy DVD burner, which can be used without a PC to backup data stored on SD memory cards and digital devices.
Hitachi GST Launches 4TB HDDs
Hitachi GST announced two new 4TB DeskStar-based hard disk drives (HDDs), the Deskstar 5K4000 internal kit ($399.99) and Touro Desk external ($419.99) models.
LaCie Launches 12big Rack Storage Server
LaCie announced its new 12big Rack Storage Server, which is available in 9TB, 12TB, 24TB and 36TB capacities.
Western Digital Resumes HDD Production in Thailand
Western Digital announced updates to its financial outlook for the December quarter and progress to date of its operations recovery effort in Thailand.
Seagate Updates Financial Outlook
Seagate Technology updated its financial outlook for the December 2011 and March 2012 quarters.
Seagate Unveils Solid State Hybrid Drive
Seagate announced its new second generation Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive for laptop PCs.
Europe OKs Western Digital Takeover of Hitachi GST
The European Commission announced that it has approved Western Digital’s acquisition of Hitachi’s hard disk drive unit.

