Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited

Fujitsu launches new 2.5-inch Mobile Hard Disk Drives -MHR2XXXAT series

Hong Kong, March 22, 2002 — Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading manufacturer of hard drive, today introduces the new generation of 2.5" mobile hard drives to meet the needs of laptop computers, consumer electronic devices, audio-visual products and non-PC applications.

The new MHR series supports Ultra ATA 100 interface and can operate 20GB per platter with capacities up to 10, 20, 30 and 40GB. Fujitsu's new read head technology improves the noise ratio signal and sensitivity, which enables detection of low amplitude and close spaced data signals. The resulting areal density achieves a remarkable 20GB of data storage per 2.5" diameter platter.

Fujitsu's Synthetic Ferrimagnetic Media (SFM) employs alternative layers of magnetic and nonmagnetic materials that result in thermal stability improvements. This new SFM technology provides three times higher recording density than the previous generation.

Thermal decay, which will make recorded information unstable or even loss of information, has always been an obstacle in the development of higher density technology. SFM allows more stable recording in higher resolution.

The new MHR series is installed with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors, which improve reliability in harsh environment, reduce acoustic noise and non-repeatable run out (NRRO).

With Fujitsu's second-generation head load/unload and unique " Silent HDD" technologies, new mobile drives offer outstanding performance with a 32.5MB/s (max) transfer rate and industry leading track to track seek time of 1.5ms. Weighing just 99g, with a 4,200rpm rotational speed and 900G non-operating shock tolerance, MHR hard drives are ideal for intensive mobile computing applications and rugged environments.

As the pioneer in producing 2.5" HDD in a 9.5mm form factor incorporating both head load / unload and "Silent HDD' technology", Fujitsu continues to develop leading, high reliable and innovative mobile drive technology.

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About Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited

Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, has been in operation in Hong Kong since 1986. . It is a well established supplier of IT products and services in China and Hong Kong. It offers a full range of products from supercomputers and corporate systems to notebook computers and peripherals. It also provides services including systems integration, professional services, managed services, software services, training services and multi-vendor desktop services.
For more information, please see: http://hk.fujitsu.com/

About Fujitsu Limited

Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies, best-in-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.48 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.
For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/

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