First 2TB HDD in Standard 2.5-Inch Form Factor (9.5mm) by Seagate

Seagate Technology plc announced that its Samsung HDD division is shipping the new 2.5-inch Spinpoint M9T, which at 9.5 mm thin is the world’s thinnest 2TB HDD.

Offered in capacities of 1.5TB and 2TB, the drive gives OEMs, channel system integrators and consumers a thin, high-capacity storage solution for external storage, notebook integration and upgrades, desktop, and gaming system applications.

“The M9T combines the highest areal density shipping in a single storage device with an innovative design that fits into mainstream notebook applications. While other 2TB are solutions on the market are 15mm thick, the vast majority of mobile devices are designed to use a 9.5 mm drive; with the M9T, those devices can now have 2TB of storage, enabling a richer computing experience,” said Dave Frankovich, senior product line manager, Samsung HDD.

“Samsung HDD with the new Spinpoint M9T continues to lead the effort in aerial density in a small form factor to supply our channel partners and customers with the highest-capacity and thinnest storage solution in the market,” said Doug DeHaan, GM, Samsung HDD division. “With consumer demand for storage capacity continuing to grow in mobile applications, the M9T answers this demand and is positioned to fulfill capacity needs in virtually any application.”

Spinpoint M9T includes a 6Gb SATA interface and microactuation to ensure performance, along with NoiseGuard and SilentSeek technologies to deliver quiet operation.

The Spinpoint M9T HDD is available in the Samsung portable product line, which includes the M3 portable and P3 portable external drives, as well as with select partners.