Products: Imation

While small hard drives from Toshiba helped Apple turn out its first iPod, what will turn up as drives shrink even smaller? Well, Toshiba's new 2GB 0.85in. hard disk drive turns up in Imation's very light and portable USB Micro Hard Drive. Reads (5MBps) and writes (3MBps) are fast, while the 1.61"×0.66"×3.3" drive offers error correction, 128-bit encryption, a USB 2.0 connector, and automatic file synchronization. A 4GB version delivers soon, while employing the hot new trend of PMR (Perpendicular Magnetic Recording) will enable the drives to reach capacities of 6GB to 8GB by 2006. www.imation.com