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The MK3008GAL 30GB Toshiba internal hard drive provides power and reliability in an affordable, portable form factor. Designed for use with portable and small products like the iPod and iPad, this drive can easily meet the needs of users to expand the space available for music, movies, and other files on your favorite devices.Operating at an impressive 4,200 RPM, the Toshiba 30GB HDD is a lightning-fast hard drive, capable of reading and writing data over its ZIF connection quickly and efficiently. Both the Apple iPod and your laptop rely on a hard disk capable of quick transfer speeds, and the MK30008GAL delivers. With a 100 Mbps data transfer speed, you'll marvel at the ability of this device to quickly transfer data from the drive to your computer. With 2MB of cache memory, it provides blazingly fast storage for commonly used files, and it's big enough to keep major system files ready in memory, increasing overall speeds. The cache serves as a buffer interface between long-term storage and memory, reducing seek time and improving performance.The Toshiba MK30008GAL fits great into a classic or 5th-generation Apple iPod as well as into a laptop case as a replacement hard drive or to serve as an extra HDD for more audio or video. The 1.8-inch form factor is designed as a hard disk for even smaller laptop cases. With a footprint of only 2.5 by 2.8 by 0.2 inches and a weight of 1.8 ounces, this drive fits a large number of other portable devices, including gaming systems, notebooks, ultrabooks, and video players. As an internal hard drive, it improves regular scheduling of backups and faster data transfers because it is always connected to the device.This 30GB disk is a perfect fit for Apple devices like the iPod or iPad. It also slips right into other portable music players such as the Zune. With this hard drive, you'll be able to repair your own mp3 player at home. The ZIF internal cable connector is designed for security. A careful installation will ensure that the disk is fully secure and ready to transmit your data. This is an ATA/100 type drive.Another great fact about the Toshiba model MK3008GAL iPod hard drive is that it is made with renowned Toshiba quality. From its carefully machined aluminum frame to the slim design of the disk itself, Toshiba drives possess a large number of impressive features. With a large amount of space in the MK3008GAL, it is amazing that it only emits 14 dB of sound, making it whisper quiet even under high loads.The Toshiba MK3008GAL 30GB iPod and laptop HDD sets a high standard for petite and portable hard drives. Whether using it for your laptop, iPod, video or MP3 player, or other accessories, Toshiba has proven their hard drives are durable and reliable.