February 9, 2009

My Zune has 240GB, how about yours?

Well, not yet anyways, but it is in the works according to manufacturer Rapid Repair. The Kalamazoo-based company has sucessfully tested adding a 240GB hard drive upgrade for the Classic 120GB IPod. According to CEO Aaron Vronko, "The original iPod Video shipped with 30GB, 60GB or 80GB hard drives. For owners of these units, the 240GB upgrade drive is an incredible upgrade. As the top independent iPod repair facility in the U.S., Rapid Repair has done extensive testing to ensure the compatibility and reliability of this 8mm Toshiba 240GB hard drive. This is an amazing opportunity for 5G iPod Video owners to turn their units into all-in-one entertainment centers."

The hard drive that is used is the Toshiba 1.8-inch 240GB hard drive, as Toshiba uses an exclusive mechanical and firmware design for enhanced durability. What's more, specific technologies have been implemented to deliver a 33 percent overall improvement in energy efficiency over previous Toshiba models, making the drives ideal for longer play.

What does this mean to you, the Zune fan? Currently this upgrade is available for select IPods. Testing has begun on the 2GB Zune, and if everything proves successful, it will be added to the lineup as well.

Here is the link to the full article: http://www.wwj.com/Kalamazoo-Company-Offers-Big-Hard-Drive-Expansion-/3810189

What do you think about this? Would you want to upgrade your Zune to have a larger hard drive?

Filed under Microsoft, Microsoft Zune, Zune, Zune Fans, Zune Reports, iPod by JacketBlack

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