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Shaking Hard Drives Instead of Spinning?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you-don't-think-about-that-every-day dept.

Twyko64 writes "A UK startup called Dataslide aims to develop 'hard drives' made of oscillating sheets of LCD-screen-like material with piezo-electronic actuators and many, many read:write heads. A 'hard drive' could be the same size and shape as an LCD screen. I wrote a this piece on Techworld about it."

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  1. Re:20" by garcia · · Score: 0, Troll

    Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On *is* progress! If it weren't for Elvis rock 'n roll wouldn't be where it is today! ;-)

  2. My girlfriend wants the "shaking Bond Drive"... by WebCowboy · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...in the iPod she keeps in her pocket. It is nice to see her so enthusiastic about new technology.

    I have to wonder about her sudden interest though...hmmmm....