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The GBDisk RS1 series of Serial ATA (SATA)-compatible industrial silicon disks is the latest addition to TDK’s roster, which will be made available in June with up to 16GB capacities. High-speed, frequent data writing and maintaining data reliability come first with the GBDisk RS1 series. And because of that, it features single level cell (SLC) NAND Flash memory, and GBDriver RS1 SATA controllers for use in NAND Flash memory controller ICs.

It also offers complete power interruption tolerance, error correction, distributed data writing, and bad block management. Basically, these are new types of hard disks, coming in at the same size as current generation HDD’s (2.5-inches) that should offer fast start up, stringent shock resistance, and low power consumption. It’s been reported to be already Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL)-certified, and now if only they could bump up the storage a bit more than 16GB’s, then we’d all be happy. Or at least, those who need to use hard disks in industrial equipment.

As of now, pricing is unknown, but as earlier mentioned, production will start in June 2008.

Via [Tech On]

Remember those TDK cassettes back in the 80’s and 90’s? Well since then TDK has been on the quiet side and has since realized that no one uses cassettes anymore. Since then they have moved along with the digital life giving us floppies, CD’s and DVD’s and now they have announced USB flash drives. There are 3 models to choose from, a 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB, with the colors pink, green, and blue, respectively. Also, the only weigh 3 grams each and measure out at 32 x 15 x 8 mm. The USB connector part also slides out and it comes with ReadyBoost. Unfortunately, no word on pricing as of yet, but expect them to be available in Japan by the end of the month or so.

Via [Akihabara News]