Hello all - been a while since I posted.
Anyway, in my random websurfing, I came across this PCMCIA hard drive
(5GB). Using Paul's ATA driver, would this be a viable storage option for
use in a Newton?
Just thinking out loud...
Matthew
http://shopping.msn.com/Specs/shp/?itemId=24046407
Toshiba MK 5002MPL
Here are the specs:
Product details
General
Device Type Hard drive - removable
Width 2.1 in
Depth 3.4 in
Height 0.2 in
Weight 1.9 oz
Compatibility PC
Hard Drive
Form Factor 1.8"
Capacity 5 GB
Interface Type PC Card
Buffer Size 256 KB
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate 66.7 MBps (external) / 15.6 MBps
(internal)
Seek Time 15 ms (average) / 26 ms (max)
Track-to-Track Seek Time 3 ms
Average Latency 7.52 ms
Spindle Speed 3990 rpm
Reliability
MTBF 300,000 hour(s)
Expansion / Connectivity
Compatible Slots 1 x PC Card - type II
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