Article: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Qualifies Komag as Second Source Supplier Of Hard Disk Drive Media; Thin-film Media to be used with Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 Hard Drive.

Komag, Incorporated , the largest independent supplier of thin-film media for disk drives, announced today it is shipping media in volume for the Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 hard drive. Hitachi has qualified Komag as a second-source provider of advanced synthetic anti-ferromagnetic (SAF) media for use with its 3.5-inch Hitachi Deskstar 7K250. The new desktop drive uses 80 GB platters to deliver up to one-quarter terabyte (250 GB) of storage capacity in a single disk drive for use with desktops, workstations and servers.

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"Komag has proven to be a key partner in the development of this product. ...

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