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Seagate ST93205620AS Momentus XT 320GB 7200RPM Hybrid Drive
Experience Solid-State Speed with Hard Drive CapacityIntroducing the Seagate Momentus XT, a solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) that combines the speed of SSD with the capacity of a traditional HDD. Featuring Adaptive Memory technology, this drive learns your usage patterns to deliver optimized perfo...
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Overview
Experience Solid-State Speed with Hard Drive Capacity
Introducing the Seagate Momentus XT, a solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) that combines the speed of SSD with the capacity of a traditional HDD. Featuring Adaptive Memory technology, this drive learns your usage patterns to deliver optimized performance. Ideal for laptops, mobile workstations, and fast external enclosures.
Specifications
- Brand: Seagate
- Model: ST93205620AS
- Capacity: 320 GB
- Interface: SATA 3Gb/s NCQ
- Cache: 32 MB
- Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Solid State Memory: 4GB SLC NAND
- Bytes per Sector: 512
- Seek, Typical: 1.554 W
- Idle, Typical: 0.8 W
- Height: 0.370 in/9.5 mm
- Width: 2.75 in/69.85 mm
- Depth: 3.951 in/100.35 mm
- Weight: 0.238 lb/110 g
Key Features
Solid state hybrid drive delivers SSD-like performance with hard drive capacity options
Adaptive Memory technology customizes performance by aligning to user needs for overall improved system response
80 percent faster performance than traditional 7200-RPM drives in PCMark Vantage benchmark scores
Low heat and vibration - quiet operation without giving up storage capacity and affordability
OS- and application-independent - designed for any SATA standard laptop PC
Specifications
Capacity
320GB
RPM
7200RPM
Type
Hybrid Drive
Model
Momentus XT
Performance Metric
80% faster than traditional 7200-RPM drives (PCMark Vantage)
Technology
Adaptive Memory
Compatibility
Any SATA standard laptop PC
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Seagate Momentus XT achieve faster performance?
The Momentus XT is a solid-state hybrid drive that uses a small amount of NAND flash memory to cache frequently accessed data, providing quicker boot-ups and faster application loading, akin to an SSD.
Is this drive compatible with any laptop?
Yes, this drive is designed to be OS- and application-independent, making it compatible with any SATA standard laptop PC.
What is Adaptive Memory technology?
Adaptive Memory technology learns your computing habits over time and actively moves frequently used files and applications to the faster solid-state portion of the drive, optimizing performance for your specific usage.
What kind of performance improvement can I expect from this hybrid drive?
You can expect significantly improved performance; the drive is noted to be 80 percent faster than traditional 7200-RPM drives based on PCMark Vantage benchmark scores.
Does this drive run hot or make a lot of noise?
No, the drive is engineered for low heat and vibration, which contributes to a quieter and cooler operating environment for your laptop.
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